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Level: Intermediate
Length: 3 mi (4.8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +454/ -436 ft
Total: 16 riders
Mountain Biking Mountain View Singletrack
#27 of 138 mountain bike trails in Minnesota
Singletrack is a mix of tight and twisty, rooty with a few technical features mixed in. Singletrack is currently around 3 miles with more trail being added yearly. Beginner sections include double track XC Ski trail and Stingletrack rides at an intermediate level with some advanced features added in. Trail is well signed when following the singletrack and rides counter clockwise from the parking lot. See web for updated info and map.
http://mvrasingletrack.blogspot.com/
First added by T.Schmitz on Mar 26, 2012. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: yes
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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Heading East on US HWY 10 from Detroit Lakes take a left on Co. Hwy 54 (across from Gas Station and Country Inn & Suites Hotel. Cross the railroad tracks and take a left on TOWER ROAD. Follow Tower Road until it turns to gravel (approx. 1.5 miles) and Trailhead will be on your right. Sign Says Mountain View Recreation Area.
Mountain View is perfect for the person looking for a bit of everything, now that it's linked up with Detroit Mountain. Not a ton of elevation changes but the trails are kept up very well. Great place to bring your inspiring young rider with!
| ThankA professionally designed and maintained system of trails. Once in the woods the trails are marked extremely well so you always know where you are located and can easily use map to get to the trails you want to hit.
| ThankVery enjoyable semi technical xc trail. Rooty sections, lots of hairpins, some challenging climbs.
| ThankThe trail is technical with lots of roots and rocks. Some big climbs. They've added ladder bridges on the trail, and that has made it so much better. Overall it's a great trail and can't wait for the new trails that are going to be built next year.
| ThankA dedicated group of individuals has logged some time on the trail this spring, adding some really cool features to enhance the experience. More work is planned and I cannot wait to see how this trail will link to the new trail system at Detroit Mountain. If you are in lakes country, you MUST give this trail a run.
| ThankI rode this today with my son. I am admittedly a novice, and this was my son's first time out, but we had a great ride. We did get lost once, but found the trail again further along - they could use some more signage, but overall it was pretty good. The leaves were also covering the trail, which made it difficult to see at times.
Overall, it's a great trail. There are some nice wider open parts (not ski trails) that flow fairly well, and some tighter technical parts. It was greasy when I was out there, so I look forward to trying it again next summer when it's a little dryer.
I would recommend this for a quick ride or maybe twice around for a fun couple hours of riding. I also look forward to the coming improvements!
| ThankGreat new section has opened! I have been able to link together a loop of about 3.8 miles. Two loops makes for a great day. I like to go once in each direction for variety. Very thankful for such a great trail 5 minutes from my door!
| ThankGreat trail for area riders. Fun singletrack. Appreciate the work that has been invested in the trail. New sections being added. Excited to see what will be added next.
| ThankNice trail close to home! Classic singletrack but, not overly technical. It does have some roots, rocks and a couple tight sections that keep you focused, and there are a couple short but steep climbs that are enough to test your cardio. It is a new trail that has been built VERY well, and looks like new sections are under construction. TONS of potential here. Throw in some longer climbs and this will be a SWEET trail! Whoever is building it can email me and I will happily chip in some labor to build it! [email protected]
| ThankTight & Twisty Classic Singletrack with a mix of technical features to keep it legit. With more Fun stuff to be built in the near future.
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