Blazes Path

Blazes Path is a short mountain biking route in Minnesota, about 0.8 miles from the town of Grand Portage. The Bureau of Indian Affairs manages the land. The trail is 0.17 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 26 feet, and it is rated moderate. The climb is brief. The route starts at about 699 feet and reaches a high point of 702 feet, with the steepest stretch at 0.08 miles in, where the grade is about 2%. The total loss is 20 feet, so the route is nearly flat overall. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Portage show July highs around 74°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The Mount Rose Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Mount Rose Summit and Mount Rose Trail Depot Overlook are each about 0.7 miles off.