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2,861 ft
Distance
-407 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
-407 ft
Altitude change
774 ft
Altitude min
1,180 ft
Altitude max
1,180 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
2,861 ft
Distance down
00:04:14
Avg time

Anvil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Spirit Mountain Bike Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89678 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner

Anvil is a hand-built trail with a wide variety of elements. There are multiple rock gardens and rock faces along with some drops and jumps that mix with the hand-built feel; it will challenge you and make you smile.

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  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 241 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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on Jun 29, 2026
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        Anvil | Spirit Mountain | Duluth, MN
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Anvil

        Where is Anvil located?
        Anvil is located in Spirit Mountain Bike Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Spirit Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.71576, -92.21762.
        How hard is Anvil?
        Anvil is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Anvil?
        The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 774 ft to 1,180 ft.
        Is Anvil a point to point trail?
        Yes, Anvil is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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