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48.6 miles
Distance
515 ft
Climb
-316 ft
Descent
04:10:54
Avg time
198 ft
Altitude change
891 ft
Altitude min
1,261 ft
Altitude max
891 ft
Altitude start
1,089 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
23 miles
Distance climb
14 miles
Distance down
12 miles
Distance flat
04:10:54
Avg time
Gandy Dancer State Trail Details
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Riding AreaPolk County
Roosevelt, Wisconsin -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
This 98-mile interstate trail crosses into Minnesota and then back again into Wisconsin on its way from St. Croix Falls to its connection with the Saunders State Trail just south of Superior. In Wisconsin, the trail is maintained and managed by Polk, Burnett and Douglas counties. The Minnesota DNR manages the section of the Gandy Dancer trail in Minnesota.
Built on a former railroad corridor, the trail is named for the work crews who laid the railroad tracks. The crews used tools made by the Gandy Tool Company of Chicago. The crews were known to work by keeping their voices and the movement of their feet and tools in harmony. This manner of work led the crews to become known as "Gandy Dancers."
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(46.013380, -92.364790)
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Where is Gandy Dancer State Trail located?
Gandy Dancer State Trail is located in Polk County, Roosevelt, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Polk County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.01338, -92.36479.
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How hard is Gandy Dancer State Trail?
Gandy Dancer State Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Gandy Dancer State Trail?
Gandy Dancer State Trail has 515 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 316 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 891 ft to 1,261 ft.
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Is Gandy Dancer State Trail a point to point trail?
Gandy Dancer State Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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