Lebanon Hills in Eagan, Minnesota, is a fantastic destination for mountain bikers. At the West Trailhead, you’ll discover a purpose-built Skills/Terrain Park that serves as the perfect starting point for riders of all levels looking to enhance their abilities before hitting the extensive trail network. This park, expertly crafted by renowned trail builder Tim Wegner of Trail Source, opened in August 2012 and offers a concentrated area to practice essential mountain biking techniques.
The Lebanon Hills Skills Park is thoughtfully designed with various features to help you hone your skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, you’ll find challenges appropriate for your level. The park includes skinnies for balance, rollers and jumps for air awareness, berms for cornering technique, and rock sections to improve your handling over obstacles.
Every feature within the Skills Park, as well as all the mountain bike trails at Lebanon Hills, is clearly marked with the IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Trail Difficulty Ratings System. This system ensures you can easily understand the technical challenge of each element and choose segments that align with your current skill level and comfort zone.
After warming up and practicing at the Skills Park, you’ll be ready to explore the broader Lebanon Hills trail system. The trails are well-signed with intersection numbers and trail ratings, making navigation straightforward and helping you select routes suitable for your riding ability. The park boasts a wide array of technical trail features across all difficulty levels. Spending time in the Skills Park will undoubtedly boost your confidence and refine your technique, allowing you to tackle the trails with greater skill and enjoyment.
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| Berm feature at Lebanon Hills Skills Park for practicing cornering. |
For a visual overview of the Skills Park in action, check out videos online showcasing riders enjoying the features. Mountain bike enthusiast Griff Wigley, also known as the Mountain Bike Geezer, has captured excellent photos and videos of the Lebanon Hills Skills Park opening, available in his Picasa Web Album “Lebanon Hills Skills Park” and blog. Plan your visit to the Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trailhead and take advantage of this fantastic Skills Park to elevate your riding experience! Don’t forget to consult the Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trails Map for planning your full ride.
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