This list represents the most popular mountain biking in Minnesota. Use this list to plan your next Minnesota mountain biking trip. Select a state and/or activity below to find even more top trails.
#1 Bloomington Ferry Trail View Trail Details
9 Reviews
Bloomington, MN
Long, challenging singletrack ride next to the river. Well-maintained trail that tests your handling skills and offers some of the best scenery ...
#2 Battle Creek Regional Park View Trail Details
2 Reviews
Saint Paul, MN
Rolling, rollicking trails through thick woods; deer aplenty; lots of different choices of loops to ride. Explore like crazy and enjoy steep ...
#3 Elm Creek Park Reserve View Trail Details
0 Reviews
Maple Grove, MN
Great beginner loop in Hennepin County's largest park; fun paved path and nature center available for diversions from the dirt; lots of wildlife. ...
#4 Gooseberry Falls State Park View Trail Details
Duluth, MN
You won’t be disappointed with the beauty of this park, and the riding is almost as rewarding. Once again, this route travels on ski trails, ...
#5 Minnesota Valley State Trail (Eastern Terminus) View Trail Details
1 Reviews
Shakopee, MN
Easy terrain along scenic river trail; nice trail to cruise and view wildlife. Tread: All 9 miles are on paved bike trail.
#6 Holzinger Lodge View Trail Details
Winona, MN
This was a fun ride: sweet singletrack riding on ideal trail conditions. The trail starts with a moderate climb to warm your legs, then rolls ...
#7 Pillsbury State Forest View Trail Details
Brainerd, MN
Super-fun riding on rolling trails. Over a dozen small lakes along the way offer a good chance to spot wildlife. The trail doesn’t have a straight ...
#8 Split Rock Lighthouse State Park View Trail Details
This trail is very similar to Ride 48. The shoreline here is spectacular and makes it difficult to keep your eyes on the trail. There are plenty ...
#9 Battle Creek Regional Park View Trail Details
Battle Creek has some of the best singletrack riding in the metro area, and it’s right up there in the statewide rankings, too. For newer riders, ...
#10 LRT Trail South View Trail Details
Eden Prairie, MN
This is an excellent cruise on an old rail line with nice views of the river valley; gradual descent on way down, a little push on the way back; ...
#11 Afton Alps Ski Area View Trail Details
If you’re looking for a workout, head to Afton. This large ski area near the Wisconsin border has 7 miles of loops of varying difficulty in a ...
#12 Fort Snelling State Park View Trail Details
Mendota, MN
A fun and scenic ride along the river through thick woods and marsh land. Tread: A mix of wide gravel and dirt singletrack and mud.
#13 Lutsen Mountain Bike Park View Trail Details
Yahoo! This place rocks for mountain biking! Lutsen has it all, from white-knuckle, technical descents to relaxed cruising. Four separate mountains ...
#14 Jay Cooke State Park View Trail Details
Carlton, MN
This trail is the first in this book that explores the spectacular North Country. The combination of superb trail conditions and the surrounding ...
#15 Itasca State Park View Trail Details
Lake George, MN
This is the place where the continental glaciers of the last great ice age decided to leave a significant footprint. It is the place where the ...
#16 Cannon Valley Trail View Trail Details
3 Reviews
Welch, MN
Cannon Valley Trail is a hiking and biking trail in Red Wing, Minnesota. It is within River Terrace Prairie SNA. It is 14.9 miles long and begins ...
#17 Pincushion Mountain Trails View Trail Details
Grand Marais, MN
This is another cross-country ski trail system, but it is much more bike-friendly than many of the previous ski loops. Most sections of this ...
#18 Hanson Lake Loop View Trail Details
Walker, MN
The Chippewa has forest roads and old logging paths all over the place, most of which are open to mountain bikes. This loop, like many of its ...
#19 Pillsbury State Forest View Trail Details
Pillager, MN
The trails at Pillsbury State Forest meander through a heavy forested area consisting of a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees. The woods ...
#20 Lake Rebecca Park Reserve View Trail Details
Rockford, MN
This is one of my favorite rides in the whole state. The trail is excellent, and the rolling hills and woods are just plain beautiful. You will ...
