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5.1 miles
Distance
717 ft
Climb
-575 ft
Descent
00:48:14
Avg time
141 ft
Altitude change
1,299 ft
Altitude min
1,641 ft
Altitude max
1,299 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:48:14
Avg time

High Climber Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tofte
    , Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43035 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128982 in Trail Running
    • #121979 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

High Climber runs from Skihill Rd at Lutsen to the Onion River road. the trail continues as Jackpot trial on the other side of Onion River road, for a total distance between trailheads of about 15 miles.
This side is slightly easier than the Jackpot side: the rock gardens and armored sections a fewer, and smoother.

Access Info

Drive up Ski Hill road in Lutsen, past the ski lifts until the road turns to gravel. Park here. Follow the rough gravel road onwards, and follow the signs for Highclimber MTB trail. Do not start on the Superior Hiking trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Oct 30, 2025 @ 11:59am (America/Chicago)
Oct 30, 2025
 Fall riding couldn't be better, get some!
Aug 17, 2025 @ 6:08pm
Aug 17, 2025
 Superb work rejuvenating this trail!
Aug 11, 2025 @ 8:18am
Aug 11, 2025
 excellent!!!!
Jul 31, 2025 @ 7:29am
Jul 31, 2025
 Opened today per SCA
Jun 25, 2025 @ 1:55pm
Jun 25, 2025
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on Oct 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to high-climber trailhead (47.667410, -90.724470)

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        youtuber The BEST flow trail in Minnesota? || Jackpot...
        16:23 | 945 | Jul 4, 2022 , Tofte
        youtuber I might have hit the Jackpot! || High Climber...
        17:31 | 364 | Jun 27, 2022 , Tofte
        Jackpot & HighClimber | Tofte &...
        18:40 | 590 | Jun 10, 2021 , Tofte

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Climber

        ▼ Where is High Climber located?
        High Climber is located in Tofte, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Tofte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.66741, -90.72447.
        ▼ How hard is High Climber?
        High Climber is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Climber?
        High Climber has 717 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 575 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,299 ft to 1,641 ft.
        ▼ Is High Climber a point to point trail?
        High Climber is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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