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3,054 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,251 ft
Altitude min
1,286 ft
Altitude max
1,251 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,115 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
1,257 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time
Man Cage Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit
Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Man Cage is a highly rated 3,054 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crosby-Ironton Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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From Haul Road - Entrance
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 23 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 139 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,833 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to man-cage trailhead
(46.497180, -93.946170)
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CCSRA - Yawkey Unit
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Cage
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Where is Man Cage located?
Man Cage is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit, Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49718, -93.94617.
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How hard is Man Cage?
Man Cage is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Man Cage?
Man Cage has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,251 ft to 1,286 ft.
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How long is Man Cage?
Man Cage is 3,054 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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