When people ask my favorite trail in Minnesota, I can say without hesitation: JACKPOT! If you haven’t experienced this epic ride yet, make your plans.
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TOFTE — This epic loop, which departs not far from the shores of Lake Superior, justifiably ranks among any of the best mountain bike terrain in Colorado or beyond. This rocky rollercoaster, to the peaks of Lutsen and back, easily ranks as my favorite trail in Minnesota.
The trailhead sits just north of Tofte off Minnesota Hwy. 61 in a small forest-service parking lot, a gateway to some 18 miles of leg-busting singletrack that will challenge even the best mountain bikers in the country.
With long technical stretches of rock garden climbs, ribbons of switchback descents that seemingly go ad infinitum, not to mention stunning views of the Superior National Forest, it’s all here in a full day’s ride.
There’s a reason why this loop is part of the national Lifetime Fitness Lutsen 99er mountain bike race. People really do come from all parts of the country to ride this country — it’s that good.
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