more stats
653 ft
Distance
-47 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
1,493 ft
Altitude min
1,540 ft
Altitude max
1,540 ft
Altitude start
1,493 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance down
00:01:07
Avg time

XC - Thuja Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Giants Ridge
    Biwabik, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #245008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #171207 in E-Biking
    • #325647 in Trail Running
    • #7687 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,327 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #752 in E-Biking
    • #3,517 in Trail Running
    • #62 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2025

A fun short connector between Ajax and Norway. The trail takes you through a beautiful Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) grove.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs
Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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XC - Thuja Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Chicago)
2 days
 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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      1 Review & Comments

      iLn7y4
      Lots of exposed bedrock, really fun to climb (and descent if you are headed down).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XC - Thuja located?
      XC - Thuja is located in Giants Ridge, Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Giants Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.54981, -92.29738.
      ▼ How hard is XC - Thuja?
      XC - Thuja is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC - Thuja?
      The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,493 ft to 1,540 ft.
      ▼ Is XC - Thuja a point to point trail?
      XC - Thuja is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is XC - Thuja?
      XC - Thuja is 653 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC - Thuja?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on XC - Thuja. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC - Thuja?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC - Thuja are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • October (8 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access XC - Thuja? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC - Thuja are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XC - Thuja?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride XC - Thuja. The trail is 653 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XC - Thuja?
      XC - Thuja is a moderately popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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