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1,781 ft
Distance
143 ft
Climb
00:03:37
Avg time
140 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
974 ft
Altitude max
830 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
42%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Kato Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Kato
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89201 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is technically easy; but a pretty steep and steady climb that gets most challenging right after you conquer the switchbacks. The trail appears to be a bit of sandy gravel and can be a bit soft. Don't forget to ring the bell hanging from the pine tree. Once you get to the start of Frog Pond it flattens out and is pretty easy.

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        Directions to kato-climb trailhead (44.132942, -94.033028)

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        Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:55pm
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        youtuber 2004 Mt Kato Bluff Riders Charge MTB Race
        10:32 | 258 | Jan 8, 2017 , Mankato

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        9
        MN MTB Marathon Sport Comp Elite Mt Kato 2024
        4 miles • 509 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Course for the 2024 MN MTB Bluff Riders Charge event for Marathon, Sport, Comp, and Elite classes.
        9
        2020 MNHSCL TT Kato
        ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 380 ft • 11 •
        2020 MNHSCL time trail at Mount Kato - race#7

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kato Climb

        ▼ Where is Kato Climb located?
        Kato Climb is located in Mount Kato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mount Kato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.13294, -94.03303.
        ▼ How hard is Kato Climb?
        Kato Climb is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kato Climb?
        Kato Climb has 143 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 974 ft.
        ▼ Is Kato Climb a point to point trail?
        Yes, Kato Climb is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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