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Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike trails are open. Light rain moving in today will put riding on hold until later today. Mostly tacky surface but watch for greasy spots on the insides of corners. Ride the berms and corners on the outside.

With most maples having lost their leaves, we are getting close to the sweet spot of fall riding. This week we are in the process of blowing out the entire course again before the weekend. Tuesday we cleared out Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes Race loop and most of the inner trail.

Dirt riding season will be open until November 1st than open for winter season Thanksgiving weekend. 

The singletrack segments are signed by name and courses are generally marked for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series with Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert. Any singletrack that is not marked where it crosses ski trail, continue straight on the singletrack. Reference our map or TrailForks or Strava for guidance. 

The Lagchilada challenge is in place which is a ride consisting of the entire mountain bike trail system. It is marked with both black signs and pink signs. Use the Strava app or guidance.

A good intermediate loop to ride is the Sport Loop and Bullhead Bootleg to the east. A good beginner loop to ride is the Citizen loop as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail. 

Always be aware for changing conditions and assume all responsibility riding.  The Maplelag course is generally described as a classic or natural trail which is rideable shortly after any rain events as the rain is absorbed and drains off naturally.

Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open.  Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Sunset riding, October 4th, 2023.
Local HS MTB Team “NW Wolves” out for practice on beautiful Fall evening, October 3rd, 2023.
Working through a rock garden, October 3rd, 2023
Leaf clearing on the Singletrack, October 3rd, 2023.
Sunset ride, October 2nd, 2023.