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The "Big Hill" – Minneopa Trailhead loop from Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Blue Earth County

The "Big Hill" – Minneopa Trailhead loop from Minnesota State University, Mankato

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The "Big Hill" – Minneopa Trailhead loop from Minnesota State University, Mankato

01:36

32.5km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 335 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.3 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

16.1 km

Minneopa Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

A nice dirt parking lot to start a quick hike to the falls or a bike ride on the South Route Trail which connects to a much bigger trail system

Tip by

3

16.2 km

Minneopa Falls in Minneopa State Park

Highlight • Waterfall

The Upper and Lower Minneopa Falls on Minneopa Creek in Minneopa State Park are just a short walk from the parking lot and a perfect place for a picnic.

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B

32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

3.56 km

1.47 km

335 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

14.9 km

803 m

198 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 27 October

17°C

7°C

66 %

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