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tcbscott
May 4, 2026
Cycling
When skiing the manmade snow ski trails, this is the big hill you come down after getting glimpses of Highland Hills ski area. Kind of interesting to see it with grass and leafy trees.
Renner Anderson
June 16, 2026
Cycling
Visitors standing here might be forgiven for wondering why this spot is called "View of the Big Hill." What hill? The so-called "Big Hill," better known as Mount Gilboa, rises to 1,020 feet above sea level just north of this highlight and is the second-highest point in Hennepin County, as well as the county’s only komoot peak. From the top of Mount Gilboa, there are splendid views across Bloomington to the west and north, and even the Minneapolis skyline is visible on the distant horizon. Here is a link to the komoot highlight at the top of Mount Gilboa: komoot.com/highlight/8146617
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