Kiwanis Recreation Area

Trail Conditions

Closed
wet
Did a trail Recon and there is still too much standing water to even think about re opening.... Was able to start mowing the high ground and the jump line just to keep ahead of the vegetation. I'd guess 2 weeks to open the short loop and maybe north side and 3 to 4 for the lower trails to the south.

Last updated 6 days agoUpdates are provided directly by trail maintainers.

Weather Conditions

Now

82°F

Thunderstorms

85%5 mph
2 AM

77°F

Cloudy

40%9 mph
4 AM

74°F

Thunderstorms

58%5 mph
6 AM

72°F

Cloudy

14%5 mph
8 AM

70°F

Cloudy

11%3 mph
10 AM

70°F

Cloudy

9%5 mph

Last 24h Precipitation (estimated)

0.3"

Sunrise

10:55 AM

Sunset

1:51 AM

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Overview

This nearly six mile trail is located at the Kiwanis Recreation Area just north of the Highway 169 and 14 intersection. There are two different loops at Kiwanis. The "Short Loop" shown in green is a one mile trail rated as beginner. The "Long Loop" is a 4.5 mile trail that is rated intermediate. There will eventually be more features put into the long loop for the more advanced riders, which will be on short offshoot trails. Parking is available by the shelter in the paved lot, or there is a lower gravel lot. Follow the "Mountain Bike Trail" signs to the trailhead. At the trailhead you will find a skills/terrain park with many wooden features and teeters, as well as a beginner/kids loop around these features. City Park Rules: Do not ride on any of the woodchip trails or woods north of the gravel road. Those areas are designated no bicycles allowed. You can receive a citation.

Address

Kiwanis Mountain Bike Trail

Mankato, MN 56001

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