Minnesota · Mountain biking

Green Loop

2.5 mi
loop
70 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Green Loop is a 2.54-mile mountain biking route in Minnesota, about 1.7 miles from the town of Hazeltine. It's a green circle route, easy and short, designed for beginners. The trail winds through mixed hardwood forests and gentle rolling hills, with smooth singletrack that gives new riders a confidence-building experience. The loop is one way, so riders can go around it without worrying about retracing their steps. The climb is mild, with a total elevation gain of 70 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, with a 4% grade. The trail starts at roughly 946 feet and reaches a high of 968 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chanhassen show July highs around 81°F and lows near 62°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other mountain biking routes sit just 0.2 miles away, including Take it Easy, Ridges and Bowl. For a change of pace, the Eastern Drive Loop, a cross-country skiing route, is about 2.7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Green Loop

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      22° / 6°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 9°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 22°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 38°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 12°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chanhassen Wsfo, MN, 1.9 mi away at 946 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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