Theodore Wirth Regional Park Trails
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Theodore Wirth Regional Park Trails

Wirth / Golden Valley
7 miles
4.5/5
7 mi
Distance
1-1.5 hours
Duration
loop
Route Type
4.5/5
Rating
Trail Overview
Theodore Wirth Regional Park is Minneapolis's largest park and home to the Wirth Lake Loop, golf course trails, and access to the Luce Line State Trail. The paved and gravel trails wind through forested hills, around Wirth Lake, and connect to Golden Valley. It's quieter than the Chain of Lakes and offers rolling terrain with some short climbs — a nice change from the flat lakeside routes.
Distance
7 miles
Difficulty
moderate
Surface
Mixed Surface
Route Type
loop
Location
Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN
Neighborhood
Wirth / Golden Valley

Trail Tags

forestrolling-hillsquietmixed-surface
What to Expect on This Aspen Bike Trail

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Rolling forest terrain

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Wirth Lake Loop

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Connects to Luce Line State Trail

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Less crowded than lakes
Points of Interest Along the Way
Forest riding

Rolling hills

Luce Line Trail connection

Quieter than downtown trails
Best Times to Ride

Early Morning (7–10 AM)

The best time to ride in Aspen. Trails are fresh, temperatures are cooler at altitude, and you'll beat the afternoon crowds on popular routes like Maroon Bells.

Late Morning (10 AM–Noon)

Great for longer rides when fully acclimatized. Aim to be off exposed ridgelines by early afternoon as afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.

Avoid Afternoons in Summer

Aspen summers bring rapid afternoon thunderstorms, especially above treeline. Start early and plan to return before 2–3 PM. Always bring a rain layer.

Gear Up Before You Ride

Before hitting Theodore Wirth Regional Park Trails, make sure you're fully prepared for high-altitude mountain biking. Check out our local Aspen bike shops for gear, mountain bike rentals, spare tubes, or a quick tune-up.

Aspen Cycling

Aspen's premier mountain bike shop, conveniently located near popular trailheads

Ute Mountaineer

Perfect for last-minute gear, trail maps, or a quick bike check before your ride

Safety Tips for Mountain Biking in Aspen, CO
  • •Wear a helmet: Always wear a properly fitted mountain bike helmet — Aspen trails are technical
  • •Acclimatize first: Aspen sits at 8,000 ft — give yourself 1-2 days to acclimatize before hard rides, especially if flying in
  • •Watch for thunderstorms: Afternoon summer storms build fast in the Rockies — start early and be off exposed terrain by 2 PM
  • •Bring water & snacks: High altitude increases dehydration. Bring more water than you think you need plus energy snacks
  • •Know wildlife etiquette: Aspen has bears, moose, and elk. Make noise on blind corners and know how to react to wildlife
Trail Location
Marker
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap

Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN

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