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Man High Hill

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 3.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. MN
  3. …Northeast Minnesota
  4. …Crosby
  5. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
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“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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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM
Singletrack

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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  3.6 from 5 votes

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in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

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