Lost Morel
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 333 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
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Lost Morel is a short, easy mountain biking route in Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The out-and-back ride covers about 2.9 miles, with a total climb of 333 feet from a low point of 759 feet to a high of 875 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.8 miles in, with a 5% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby River Falls weather station show July highs around 81°F and lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Puffball and Maitake Mayhem are both within a quarter mile, so riders can link them together. The North River Trail is about 3 miles away for hiking, and the Hastings Pit climbing area is roughly 8 miles across the state line in Minnesota.
Local outfitters
- Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental23 mi away
- Paddlefish Adventures40 mi away
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Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Lost Morel
Best months: April–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.
Jan
22° / 4°
Feb
27° / 8°
Mar
40° / 20°
Apr
55° / 32°
May
68° / 43°
Jun
77° / 54°
Jul
81° / 58°
Aug
79° / 56°
Sep
71° / 49°
Oct
57° / 36°
Nov
41° / 24°
Dec
27° / 12°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at River Falls, WI, 6.8 mi away at 940 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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