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  2. MN
  3. …Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. …Maple Grove
  5. Elm Creek Park Reserve
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“Winding trail and elevation changes in both the trees and prairie create an entertaining ride. ”

Karmen Woelber
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8.1

Miles

13.0

KM
Singletrack

904' 275 m

High

862' 263 m

Low

238' 73 m

Up

238' 72 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Need to Know

Also open to pedestrians so be aware.

Description

Two distinct styles form this trail. It begins with tree-lined singletrack full of snug corners and rolling elevation changes. Eventually, it makes its way out to an open prairie type area where the wider turns will light the fire for speed in some, yet in others, just as powerfully lead them to sit up and soak in the day.

Contacts

Local Club: Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC)

Land Manager: Three Rivers Park District

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Karmen Woelber
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Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 20 votes

#1

in Elm Creek Park Reserve

#624

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  4.8 from 20 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Elm Creek Park Reserve

#11

in Minnesota

#624

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Beginner-sized drop.
Jan 26, 2016 near Champlin, MN
Short loop takes advantage of the natural half pipe.
Jul 30, 2013 near Champlin, MN
Rocks, bridges and logs! Oh, my!
Aug 7, 2013 near Champlin, MN
1 of a handful of technical treats.
Jul 30, 2013 near Champlin, MN
Trail split around tree, ride left for a hop or right for speed.
Aug 7, 2013 near Champlin, MN
Easy stump bridge, get geared up for the taller one in Grizzland!
Aug 7, 2013 near Champlin, MN

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Apr 24, 2026
Zachary Williams
5mi
Oct 14, 2024
Jake Weinzierl
6.7mi — 42h 41m
Jul 16, 2024
Megan Evans
Road from Grizzly to this trail. A few overgrown brush and small mud spots, otherwise dry. Trail closed at main parking lot, but open from bike path. 4.7mi — 0h 46m
Aug 5, 2023
Zachary Williams
8.1mi — 1h 02m
May 16, 2022
Tony Grossman
May 15, 2022
Zachary Williams
2nd exit from intermediate loop, roughly 5mi 5.3mi — 0h 58m
Oct 17, 2021
Jon Hargett
First ride for me and my son!
Sep 18, 2021
Erik Olson-Williams

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