Picea
- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 34 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- May, Jul–Sep
- best months
Picea is a short mountain biking route in northern Minnesota, about 2 miles from the town of Beaver Bay. It is a moderate ride, with a total climb of 34 feet over a 0.4-mile out-and-back course. The route starts at about 1,125 feet and reaches a high point of 1,131 feet, with the steepest stretch coming early on at about 2% 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. Winters are cold, with January highs near 19°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by, including Mail Route at 0.1 mile, Acer at 0.2 mile and Black Sands at 0.3 mile. For paddling, the Beaver River is about 3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Sawtooth Outfitters33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep
Best time to visit Picea
Best months: May and July–September. 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.
Jan
19° / 1°
10 wet
Feb
24° / 3°
8 wet
Mar
35° / 15°
9 wet
Apr
46° / 28°
9 wet
May
59° / 40°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 49°
13 wet
Jul
76° / 54°
12 wet
Aug
74° / 53°
12 wet
Sep
65° / 46°
12 wet
Oct
51° / 34°
11 wet
Nov
36° / 21°
10 wet
Dec
24° / 9°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wolf Ridge Elc, MN, 15.5 mi away at 1,400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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