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Man High Hill

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. MN
  3. …Northeast Minnesota
  4. …Crosby
  5. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

“Named after Project Man High, bringing man the first view of Earth from space in the 1950's. ”

Katie and Rori Stumpy
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Miles

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1,297' 395 m

High

1,230' 375 m

Low

72' 22 m

Up

81' 25 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Closed mid November for deer rifle hunting.

Description

Man High Hill and Portsmouth Mine Lake are full of pre-NASA history. Welded into his capsule, the first man to see the curvature of the Earth was launched for a 32 hour flight here. Details of this feat can be found at the historical marker near the paved trail and HWY 6 parking.

Expect climbing, switchbacks, climbing, switchbacks.... or stick the Drag Line detour and skip it all (you weinie!).

Contacts

Local Club: Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew

Land Manager: MN DNR - Cuyuna State Rec Area

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Katie and Rori Stumpy
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