Tight and twisty. A hidden gem. A throw-back trail.

Whatever you call it, the Lone Lake Mountain Bike Trail is home to outdoor adventure in the heart of the Big Woods.

“It doesn’t feel engineered or intimidating like some trails can,” said rider Trish Gardiner. “There’s a flow to it that makes you want to keep going, and the setting makes you forget you’re in the middle of the metro.”

Since opening in 2021, more than 12,000 riders have biked the trail over an estimated 92,000 visits. Riders appreciate the five-mile trail’s steep terrain, which offers more vertical gain per mile than any other in the western metro.

“I enjoy the fact that it’s short enough that if I only have time for one lap it’s quick and easy,” said rider Eric Ekstrand. “However, the terrain is challenging enough, that sometimes one lap is all you need.”

Accessible to a wide range of skillsets, the trail offers year-round use, from a summer run to a winter snowshoe or fat bike. Its proximity to shops, restaurants and regional trails makes it easy to bike to and from.

“It brings a different kind of energy to the [city’s] park system,” Gardiner said. “Minnetonka has always done a beautiful job with nature, but this adds movement and play to it.”

Lone Lake Park Mountain Bike Trail Opener 5-Year Anniversary

• Saturday, May 30
• 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Lone Lake Park Picnic Shelter, 5624 Shady Oak Road

Group ride rolls out at 10:30 a.m. Food, beverages and good people to follow. View the calendar for more information.