Fort Snelling State Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fort Snelling sits at the confluence of two great rivers, and it sits at the convergence of two great cities as well. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of Minneapolis and St. Paul, this 3,400-acre state park preserve... trails.com
Mendota Trail, Mendota, Minnesota
This is the first of several Minnesota River Valley rides in this book. It?s a relaxing ride, starting out at the Sibley House and heading right down to the river. Some cool singletrack trails branch off along the riverbank t... trails.com
Theodore Wirth Park
This trail has just officially been approved by the Minneapolis Park Board at and official activity. This means, mountain biking is treated just like baseball, soccer, and other similar activities.....so this is totally... singletracks.com
Bass Ponds Loop, Bloomington, Minnesota
If you?re a beginner, come to Bass Ponds. If you?re a racer, it?s still a great place for a spin. The whole trail is on wide, smooth gravel with no hills. The section west of Cedar Avenue is a great place to spot different bi... trails.com
Fort Snelling
This is a good beginner-level ride because most parts are wide and flat. The trail offers good views of the river as well as planes taking off and landing at the airport. (can get kinda loud). Standing water on the trail c... dirtworld.com
Buck Hill
A lot of steep uphill climbing through technical single track. There is a lot of riding around twists and turns through wooded areas. There are also a couple of wild downhills where you can rest and pick up speed. A local ... dirtworld.com
Minnesota River Bottoms Trail
General Description This trail winds through a forested area, as well as near the Minnesota river for a distance. At point it is necessary to cross a creek using a wooden raft. This trail can become slippery and muddy when... wildernet.com
Afton Alps
Afton Alps is a ski area. Trails consist of single track, dual track and ski area access roads. Rocky and technical in spots. dirtworld.com
Reservoir/waterworks
Almost all singletrack downhill. very steep but short chutes, a paved path to walk/ride up, not crosscountry oriented. singletracks.com
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, Minnesota
Here?s another short loop that is so much fun, most people just keep doing laps. There?s enough of a climb in loose gravel at the start to warm you up, then an exhilarating descent. Less than a mile into the ride the trail tu... trails.com
Murphy Hanrahan Park Reserve, Burnsville, Minnesota
One of the least-developed regional parks, and also the most rugged, with the trail going along steep glacial hills by Hanrahan Lake. Murphy Hanrahan has three lakes, a couple dozen ponds, some former farmland in varying stag... trails.com
Terrace Oaks, Burnsville, Minnesota
This short trail is another favorite in these parts. Designed by local resident Gary Sjoquist, a tireless mountain bike advocate with a keen eye, Terrace Oaks is a gem in the heart of suburbia. This path shares park space wit... trails.com
New Bridge Trail, Bloomington, Minnesota
I thought this was kind of a fun ride for folks who have traveled this part of the valley for many years. The trailhead sits at a location that was a major river crossing point for a bazillion cars heading to and from work ea... trails.com
Battle Creek Regional Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Battle Creek has some of the best singletrack riding in the metro area, and its right up there in the statewide rankings, too. For newer riders, the front side of this park has wide, nontechnical ski trails. You will still go... trails.com
Buck Hill Ski Area, Burnsville, Minnesota
Okay, so it?s not a huge mountain by any means, but Buck Hill provides some fine riding close to home. The switchback climb up to the summit will stretch your legs on loose gravel and larger rocks, but the fun stuff is in the... trails.com
Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Elm Creek is a gorgeous park, and its bike trails are perfect for new riders. The best time to go is for an early morning cruise through the woods and near the lake. The land and water habitats bring out an abundance of wildl... trails.com
Terrace Oaks West Park
X-Cnty Skiing: 11.0 km trackset. 11.0 km skate-ski. Mostly intermediate level trails. Located in Burnsville, E side of Co Rd 11, S of Burnsville Pkwy. Trail runs through wooded areas with rolling hills. Warming hous... exploreminnesota.com