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1.2 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:07:55
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,480 ft
Altitude min
1,514 ft
Altitude max
1,510 ft
Altitude start
1,506 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
1,818 ft
Distance climb
2,402 ft
Distance down
2,306 ft
Distance flat
00:07:55
Avg time

XC - Ridge Runner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giants Ridge
    Biwabik, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #335634 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,021 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

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AI Generated Description

XC - Ridge Runner is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Biwabik Minnesota. Highlights include a ridgeline. This mountain bike only trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 79 ft blue climb. It features jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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JumpsRidgelineRock gardens

Trail Supporters

  • Flowtrack
    Sponsor

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 24 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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XC - Ridge Runner Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Chicago)
Oct 18, 2026
 reporter Trails in excellent tacky conditions for a great last day of the season
Oct 17, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Chicago)
Oct 17, 2026
 reporter Tacky conditions. Goliath, Techonite, and Granite Gorge delayed due to frost. Skills park closed for event.
Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Chicago)
Oct 11, 2026
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Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Chicago)
Oct 10, 2026
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Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Chicago)
Oct 4, 2026
 reporter Weather is forecasted to be sunny with highs in the mid to high 50’s and gusty wind up to 25 mph NNW. The trails are overall dry conditions this...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XC - Ridge Runner located?
      XC - Ridge Runner is located in Giants Ridge, Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Giants Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.59491, -92.31931.
      ▼ How hard is XC - Ridge Runner?
      XC - Ridge Runner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC - Ridge Runner?
      XC - Ridge Runner has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,480 ft to 1,514 ft.
      ▼ How long is XC - Ridge Runner?
      XC - Ridge Runner is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC - Ridge Runner?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on XC - Ridge Runner. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access XC - Ridge Runner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC - Ridge Runner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XC - Ridge Runner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride XC - Ridge Runner. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XC - Ridge Runner?
      XC - Ridge Runner is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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