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Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 350 Google reviews · Running trail in Champlin, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 8.1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed park featuring a number of trails for biking, hiking, walking and running, along with picnicking.
What runners say about Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead
“The trail itself is wide, well-maintained, and enjoyable for a variety of users.”
“A scenic 7-mile loop runs through here, making it a convenient starting point.”
I only found out about this place last month, but living just six miles away, I've now gone here several times and still find there are more tracks and trails I haven't been on.
The mountain bike trails are good. Hope they would add more features though. Great for beginners and above
3-1-24 We came around 4pm to hike the multi use trails with our two medium size dogs. Plenty of parking available, paths are plenty wide to walk past others and keep distance incase have pets along. The paths here are endless and all fabulous to hike.
Amazing Mountain bike trail. It has things for everyone. It has beginner trails, moderate trails and expert trails. It’s like a 12 mile. Loop, you could do but you also can do smaller loops that are only like 1 to 5 miles.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're finishing a ride in the evening look for the fire pit near the parking lot entrance and be sure to hang out with friends, your favorite beverage and a campfire.”
“I’ve been searching for a single track experience to take my drop bar gravel bike to, one that is long and flows without too many technical aspects and this fit the bill perfectly.”
“A scenic 7-mile loop runs through here, making it a convenient starting point.”
“I’ve been searching for a single track experience to take my drop bar gravel bike to, one that is long and flows without too many technical aspects and this fit the bill perfectly.”
“I highly recommend visiting if you're at any level if mountain biking, just watch out for those trees!”
“My favorite Part of the trail is an optional technical called powerline lumps that has three hills with bumps and jumps on them.”
“I especially appreciate the nearby parking and restrooms, which make the visit hassle-free.”
“A scenic 7-mile loop runs through here, making it a convenient starting point.”
“Loop, you could do but you also can do smaller loops that are only like 1 to 5 miles.”
“3-1-24 We came around 4pm to hike the multi use trails with our two medium size dogs.”
Plan your run at Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance8.1 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethreeriversparks.org
- Phone+1 763-694-7894
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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