Theodore Wirth Singletrack
Theodore Wirth Parkway
http://www.morcmtb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Theodore_Wirth_Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is dedicated to using the latest techniques for building fun, long-lasting, sustainable trails. Sustainable natural surface trails are constructed from native soils and come in the form of walking paths, running paths, nature trails, and mountain bike trails.
The natural surface trails within Theodore Wirth Park officially opened in 2005 as a sanctioned facility in the Minneapolis Park System.
The trail was originally a demonstration project to prove the sustainability of off-road trails in the system. The project demonstrated that a sustainable, safe, and low-maintenance trail can protect natural resources, challenge off-road cyclists, and be compatible with other park uses.
The trail was developed according to the International Mountain Biking Association best practices by MOCA (Minneapolis Off-Road Cycling Advocates) a supporting member of MORC and MORC (Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists). The partnership between these two groups and the Park Board is essential to the long life of the existing trails and the creation of new trails.
Historical Profile: More information about this and other parks is included in Parks, Lakes, Trails and So Much More, a richly detailed account of the histories of Minneapolis’ renowned recreational system. (See Theodore Wirth Park section.)
Main off-road cycling areas within Theodore Wirth Park:
- North Loop: Approximately 3.5 miles of single track, .5 miles of which are expert
- South Loop: Approximately .66 miles of single track
- Glenwood Spur: Just short of a one-mile loop
- Southwest Wirth - 1.9 miles
- Brownie Lake (Future) - Distance TBD
Official Parking is at the Wirth Beach lot at Glendale and Theo Wirth Parkway....but riding to the centrally located trail is highly encouraged.
