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4,262 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
860 ft
Altitude min
904 ft
Altitude max
881 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:07:51
Avg time
Brownie Lake Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTheodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonOpen year round, when dry or frozen
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
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Year Opened2016
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Land Owner
Following the original trial layout built years ago, this new and improved trail at Brownie Lake adds 1.5 miles of advanced riding to the ever-growing Minneapolis singletrack trail system. The design of the trail diverges from the "flow" style trail to the north, and introduces a bit of janky, tight, steep, sometimes frustrating, and always crazy riding. There are 26 rock sections armoring the hills with grades over 15%. The rock sections total 1300 feet, making this new trail a sure bet for a tough ride, while also being sustainable. The trail is mostly blue/black, with wicked sections of black and double black. The trail starts at south side of the Parkway Bridge over I-394 (enter along the sidewalk) and flies down the hill to the far south end of the loop. It makes its way back north by climbing and descending the hillside over and over again. It ends near where it starts at the Parkway on top of the hill. Be sure you are going the correct direction The trail can also be accessed on the south side. This trail will be challenging and dangerous. Be sure to check out the trail before going in with guns blazing! And stay on the designated bike trails as there are many hikers and families that use the walking-only trail around the lake.
Access Info
Access the trail from the south side of the Parkway bridge over I-394. Stay on the designated mountain bike trails. Path around the lake is pedestrian only.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 12 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 109 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 769 rides
- Last: Jul 22, 2026
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Directions to brownie-lake trailhead
(44.969530, -93.321750)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownie Lake
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Where is Brownie Lake located?
Brownie Lake is located in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Theodore Wirth Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.96953, -93.32175.
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How hard is Brownie Lake?
Brownie Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Brownie Lake?
Brownie Lake has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 860 ft to 904 ft.
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Is Brownie Lake a point to point trail?
Brownie Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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