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Parking and water fountain – Downward Staircase loop from Rolling Oaks Conservation Area

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Mountain biking trails

Parking and water fountain – Downward Staircase loop from Rolling Oaks Conservation Area

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Parking and water fountain – Downward Staircase loop from Rolling Oaks Conservation Area

02:10

30.7km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.62 km

Orchard Lake

Highlight • Lake

Parking by the dock is only for trailers. The car parking is over by the playground and has a human powered boat launch. Unfortunately that launch was filled with milfoil and a dead pan fish, but I used it anyway.

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3.88 km

Orchard Lake

Highlight • Lake

Orchard Lake, located in Lakeville, Minnesota (just south of Apple Valley), is a scenic, medium-sized lake popular for fishing, paddling, and quiet lakeside strolls. The public access point is on …

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9.01 km

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is parking at this trailhead leading to several summer hiking trails and winter ski trails. There are some singletrack trails accessible from here as well, and a dog park. The park is open from 5am to 10pm.

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9.01 km

Parking and water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

There are bathrooms here, but no powered ventilation so... YMMV

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9.06 km

Murphy-Hanrehan Singletrack Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Challenging biking, I've only done the beginner and intermediate. I like the beginner loop a lot, out in the prairie, fast packed sand with some small jumps.

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11.5 km

Central Meeting Spot

Highlight • MTB Park

Mid point for blue, start and end for black (which is the big reason people come to Murphy). Don't fret the big rock in the entry to black.

Black is …

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14.6 km

Downward Staircase

Highlight • MTB Park

This series of small drops creates a bike stairway for riders to enjoy. Notice the trail that goes around the feature if you're out for a more mellow ride.

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14.6 km

Wooden Bridge Over Dried Streambed

Highlight • Bridge

This feature has five plank steps which take you across an old dried streambed. There is a singletrack that wraps around the feature to offer an alternate pathway. This is a great fun feature for beginner riders.

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28.1 km

Orchard Lake Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

30.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

13.0 km

2.32 km

1.73 km

111 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.21 km

6.28 km

2.17 km

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Parking and water fountain – Downward Staircase loop from Rolling Oaks Conservation Area

Orchard Lake

Orchard Lake

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Trailhead

Parking and water fountain

Murphy-Hanrehan Singletrack Trailhead

Central Meeting Spot

Downward Staircase

Wooden Bridge Over Dried Streambed

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