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Trail is Unknown Status
on 1/3/13 by stumpyfsr
 
  
Avg Rating: 10 trail reviews
Difficulty: Intermediate bike trail - Intermediate
Length: 6 miles Global Rank: #436
Tread: Singletrack Configuration: Loop
Ridden: 18 Wishlist: 16
4 trail check-ins Climb // Descend
+1,000 // -800 feet
 
 
 
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Description
The trail is CURVY with jumps and other obstacles. There are arrows marking where to go on the paths and there level of difficulty.

added by su2ly21 Granny Gear on January 20, 2009

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nstarsfan on October 21, 2012
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Review: I could see where this might be fun and create some nice challenges and a different experience compared to other local trails if well maintained. But it was sandy lots of places (leading into hills, and in and out of corners). Combine that with lots of deep erosion leading into hills and in an out of corners and you have lots of extra challenge. Its hard to get momentum and kind of dangerous. For those with a high skill level and okay with an occasional crash, have at 'er. Others should probably save the $4 and go to one of the free trails in the metro.

Similar Trail: Lebanon Hills

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Jared13 on September 1, 2012
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Review: Wow, what a great trail. Most climbs are short and punchy. A few are even highly technical. There are great technical features spread through out the trail. The intermediate/difficult trail weaves through the woods while the green trail loops starts outside the woods and jumps in and out of them. I did lose the green trail once I hit a clearing though. I'm not sure if the trail followed the road back to the start or went around sections 3 and 4 and I missed it. I'm not sure of the exact mileage, but if you do all the trails, I'm betting it's close to 8 miles. In the middle of "cloverleaf" it looks like their making a 4X course. It's a blast to bomb down! My only complaints are the sand in the corners like others mentioned and it looks like they have some other water management issues. Some of the gullys in the climbs are pretty deep, I'm guessing 18 inches or so. They're a lot of fun, but will just continue to erode as time goes on. A few of the sections do have some water management systems in place. Hopefully they can get to the other sections also. Oh, be forewarned, it's $4 to ride the trails but it's definitely worth it! There is a dropbox for the cash.

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Moiyster on July 16, 2012
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Review: This trail is a workout! But you'll have a hoot while you're getting it! Very technical trail with lots of twists and turns and the most elevation changes of any trail I've ridden in the twin cities. This one can take a little longer to get through and you need to pace yourself. Your first ride here you will inevitably get over excited and most likely wear yourself out by the 3rd section... and going into the 4th section already tired will surely have you breathing heavily by the time you make it back to the parking lot. My only complaint... the washouts in the valleys and around corners. Granted.. this trial is A LOT to keep maintained so you will most likely have a more "rugged" and "untamed" trail experience here. Wish this one was closer to the cities!

Similar Trail: Elm Creek - Champlin, MN

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metz4 on June 30, 2012
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Review: It's a very fun trail! It has some really cool technical options and fun downhills. By the end of the ride you will be tired! The uphills are a little tough but they're worth it because the ride down is so much fun. It seems that the rain water has caused some damage because there are a few spots with some loose sand. Other than that it's a fun, fast, excellent trail that I enjoy very much.

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wk0312 on May 15, 2012
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Review: This trail is very well put together and fun to ride. As others mentioned, some curves are sandy and so take caution. This track does take some still to ride but heck everyone wipes out once in a while... :)

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CuyunaTreker on April 11, 2012
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Review: Fun ride. Hilly, curvy, and a few technicals. Been there twice (so far), first time I had to crawl over a few downed trees, but it's all good now! Only thing I didn't like is that quite a few corners were VERY sandy. When there's no sand leading up to it, it can be a little sketchy.

Similar Trail: Elm Creek Park

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stumpyfsr on December 19, 2011
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Review: This is a great trail. Fast, twisty and hilly. And lots of obstacles to improve your technical skills. I have no idea why it's rated for beginners? It does have shortcuts and bypasses for the most difficult parts, so beginners can enjoy this trail. But this trail is challenging. Rider of every skill level will find something for fun. You need no map there - impossible to get lost there. Just ride there and have fun. Thanks for those who build and maintaining this wonderful place.

Similar Trail: Lebanon Hills in Eagan

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ericbiker on April 21, 2011
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Review: This is a great ride. The technical features all have an escape so riders can chose the difficultly of the ride. Riders of different skill levels can go together. The 4 sections also have easy escapes so you can jump in or out of the ride depending on your time. Section 4 will rip you up with the climbs. One of my favorite local rides.

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apothideus on April 17, 2011
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Review: Best deer trail immediately north of the cities. I now live in CO and every time I come to MN I love the twisty up and down compared to the 1 hour climbs and descents I'm used to.

Similar Trail: None that I've found yet...

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jimryan on November 28, 2009
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Review: I can't believe this spot has not been reviewed. I lived in MN a couple of years ago and discovered these trails. They are fun, twisty and often challenging trails. The tight trail lines come back upon themselves radically. Kudos to the trail builders and those who maintain this gem.

Similar Trail: I've never seen another trail system like this one. I like it.

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