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Mountain Biking Trails
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In partnership with the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation developed a trail system in the western section of Battle Creek Regional Park that includes 3.3 miles of multi-use trails and 4.5 miles of single track mountain bike trails.
Trail conditions
Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists provides a forum with updated trail conditions on their website.
Rules
- Battle Creek Regional Park has the only authorized mountain bike trail in the Ramsey County park system. It is illegal to ride off-trail in any other Ramsey County park or open space.
- All park rules and ordinances apply on mountain bike trails, including:
- Chapter IV, Section E - Bicycling
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
1. Operate a bicycle, except on paved bike trails and roadways, and except as close to the right hand side of the paved bike trail or roadway as conditions permit;
2. Operate a bicycle on unpaved trails, except at areas and times designated for that purpose;
3. Operate a bicycle in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, “Highway Traffic Violation’’; or
4. Ride or operate a bicycle, except in a prudent and careful manner or at a speed faster than is reasonable and safe with regard to the safety of the operator and other persons in the immediate area.
- Chapter IV, Section E - Bicycling
- Trail hours are from sunrise to sunset.
- Ride only on marked trails.
- Observe one-way arrows, do not enter signs and trail closed signs.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Control your speed and pass with care.
- Maintain a safe distance when following another biker.
- Keep environmental impact to a minimum.
- Stay off wet or snow-covered trails.
- Wear a helmet.
- Respect wildlife.
- Constructing new trails is illegal. Notify Ramsey County Parks & Recreation of any trail maintenance issues.
- No races.