Mail Route

Mail Route is a 6.5-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in Minnesota, about 2.2 miles from the town of Beaver Bay. The climb is moderate, with a total elevation gain of 264 feet from the low point at 877 feet to the high at 1113 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.12 miles in, with a 10% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 76°F in July and 74°F in August, with lows in the mid-50s. That station sits about 287 feet higher than the route's high point, so temperatures on the trail may run a little warmer. The route sits among a cluster of other mountain biking spots. Picea is just 0.1 mile away, Acer is 0.2 mile away, and Black Sands is 0.3 mile away. For paddling, the Beaver River is about 3.1 miles off.