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  2. MN
  3. …Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. …Minneapolis
  5. Theodore Wirth Park
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“Great singletrack riding in the middle of the Twin Cities, connecting to three additional sections. ”

Ari Mahonen
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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

100%

Singletrack

897' 273 m

High

839' 256 m

Low

109' 33 m

Up

107' 33 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Gates to the park close on very wet or muddy days.

Overview

The singletrack in Theo Wirth park is well-liked by locals who praise the quality of the intermediate singletrack, and also remark that you'll forget you're only five minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Description

Official Trail Condition Updates are found at the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists website.

The trails are mostly intermediate singletrack, without any large climbs or highly technical spots, although there are several log skinnies, as well as optional rock jumps. There are also a couple of choose your own adventure sections that let you pick between easier or more advanced sections. Many types of riders can enjoy this cruise, and there are paved bike paths that connect the trails with the city.

The North Loop contacts to the South Loop which connects to the Glenwood Loop which connects to SW Wirth as you go from north to south.

Contacts

Local Club: Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC)

Land Manager: Minneapolis, MN - Park and Recreation Board

Shared By:

Ari Mahonen
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 55 votes

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in Theodore Wirth Park

#337

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  4.3 from 55 votes
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#1

in Theodore Wirth Park

#8

in Minnesota

#337

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The overpass
Apr 7, 2024 near Golden…, MN
Roll-in bridge feature over hiking trail.
Nov 27, 2023 near Golden…, MN
Uphill rock garden
Aug 14, 2014 near Golden…, MN
More rock step ups.
Aug 14, 2014 near Golden…, MN
A rock bridge. This x loop has a little of everything. Rock rollers, downhill rock gardens, platforms, skinnies, a jump, etc.
Aug 14, 2014 near Golden…, MN

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