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The "Big Hill" – Mount Kato loop from Mankato

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Blue Earth County

The "Big Hill" – Mount Kato loop from Mankato

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3.4

(11)

43

riders

The "Big Hill" – Mount Kato loop from Mankato

00:59

19.0km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11.6 km

The "Big Hill"

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This hill always sticks in my mind as one of the first places I got a bike up to 35 mph. Fun fun and ends at a bridge going over the Blue Earth River.

Tip by

2

14.3 km

Mount Kato

Highlight • MTB Park

Ski area and mountain bike trails

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B

19.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.74 km

225 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

3.44 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 25 October

12°C

8°C

37 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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