MTB Project Logo

A doubletrack trail system through a large park featuring rolling terrain and prairie scenery.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

14.4

Miles

23.2

KM

0%

Singletrack

981' 299 m

High

899' 274 m

Low

355' 108 m

Up

356' 108 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Bikes are only allowed in the summer. $5 parking or annual pass. Be sure to yield to horses and hikers.

Overview

This trail system has a lot to offer: forgiving terrain, easy to steep climbs, fun descents, grassy surface, hard-pack surface, loose rocks, sand, water crossings, and great views. This trail allows one to sit up and take in the surroundings. Since it's prairie, most of it is out in the open, so bring sunscreen. Through out most of the summer the trail is bone dry. In the spring, some spots can get a bit soft and muddy.

Description

A couple of summers ago, I made it a goal to get back into mountain biking after many years of hiatus thanks to career, wife, house, and kids. I started by coming to this trail, because I knew the terrain was forgiving, and that the trails would allow me to get my mountain bike legs back and let me practice my climbing and handling skills. The differing surface conditions across the trail system allows one to try their hand at biking on sand, gravel, loose rocks, mud, grass, and hard pack. The trail convinced me that I could get back into serious mountain biking. After several trips to the park, I felt fit and skilled enough to try my hand at some local singletrack, such as Battle Creek and Carver Lake Park.

Now I occasionally return for variety and long distance rides. With the limited singletrack in the area, I get a little tired of riding the same trails over and over. Coming here is a little break from the ordinary. It also has the added benefit of allowing the rider to enjoy the scenery. Without having to closely watch the trail, I can lift my head and take in the views, of which this park offers plenty.

I also come here to ride when other trails are closed due to wet conditions. Since the park allows horses on these trails, trail damage isn't too much of a concern.

I like to take friends and family who are new to mountain biking here as an introduction to the sport. As they progress, I then take them to either the Minnesota River Bottom or Salem Park trails.

When I ride here, I like to combine all of the trails into one long ride to get the most mileage out of the park.

Contacts

Land Manager: Washington County, MN

Shared By:

matt pekuri with improvements by Todd Wambeke

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 10 votes

#1

in Lake Elmo

#3228

Overall
  3.3 from 10 votes
5 Star
20%
4 Star
30%
3 Star
30%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
20%
Recommended Route Rankings

#1

in Lake Elmo

#33

in Minnesota

#3,228

Overall
18 Views Last Month
10,645 Since Sep 4, 2014
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

18%
27%
55%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

View from the top of a climb along a ridge on the outer edge of the park.
Aug 20, 2014 near Oakdale, MN
Terrain is rolling.
Aug 20, 2014 near Lake Elmo, MN
Sunset over Lake ElmoPark. What a great way to spend a summer evening.
Aug 20, 2014 near Lake Elmo, MN
Doubletrack. Pick your track and crank it out. Rolling prairie as far as the eye can see.
Aug 15, 2014 near Lake Elmo, MN
Nothing as far as the eye can see. Feels like miles from anything and anyone.
Aug 20, 2014 near Oakdale, MN
loading

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.