Elm Creek - Mountain Biking - Champlin, MN

Elm Creek is among my favorite trails in the Twin Cities. It's a trail that rewards pedaling and that you can maintain your speed for long stretches. Many people dub it as "the best flow trail in the Twin Cities," and I would have to agree. There are also a lot of fun optional skinnies, jumps, and drops. The trail does a great job in offering something for everyone.
Bike: 2020 SantaCruz Tallboy
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Gimbal: WG2X

[@JayFriedrichs]

I loveeee the flow at elm. Especially in that open meadow area with the jumps

[@JetSnake128]

I live a half mile from the trail head and I can’t believe I’ve never been on these dirt trails!! I’ve been on all the paved trails at Elm Creek, and I had a Trek Elite 9.8, that’s what this was made for! I now have an FX sport 5, I’m going to make it happen!

[@ibanez2010]

I ride here multiple times a week. It's cool to watch these older videos and see how much the trail has changed. They've added a bunch of jumps to the main blue trail.

[@jordangaytan1570]

Forgot just how much fun Elm is!

[@benmorine]

I always have a good time at elm, and it’s one of the closer trails for me to get to.

[@harrygrimley4352]

I've done some 5k runs there but have never ridden the trails. Looks nice.

[@benmorine]

My favorite trail in the cities for going for a cruise.

[@djwwtricks724]

I have to say powerline is my favorite

[@benmorine]

Agreed. Always fun to get in a few laps there.

[@codykorzenowski6888]

I was going to go mountain biking on trails for the first time but I didn’t know it was closed for the winter at most parts 😂

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Sick track this dude !

[@shifu9710]

Damn! Id have to agree on the best flow trail comment ive ridden this trail a few times its great! Massive gopro affect on a few of those features

[@libby23]

Hi! I was just checking out how other people did on those trails I loved them seems you had fun too

[@MTBActionCam1]

Nice trails! I really like the jump/drop area.

[@benmorine]

Yeah, it’s a lot of fun to get multiple laps in.

[@yupchate]

Looking to bike this trail soon came upon your channel and I'm definitely subbing. I also live in MN

[@benmorine]

Appreciate it!

[@ElTerrible2011]

Definitely one of the best trails to get you in the flow state. It’s smooth, which seem people aren’t big fans of but damn can you carry some speed through here if you like. Still a favorite of mine and totally agree with you on the trail maintenance and additions. I wish Lake Rebecca would get spiced up a bit.

[@benmorine]

Definitely agree. I haven’t been out to Lake Rebecca in a few years, but always thought it had good potential.

[@ashe_xox]

I had a race at lake Rebecca last year and it was kinda boring yeah

[@jsasa5668]

Nice! Love riding at Elm. Lake Rebecca is also amazing. I did it for the first time and the biggest loop was 12.5 miles. Awesome singletrack. Just did Cuyuna for the first time (just moved from LA) and loved it, although we didn’t do it all. Maybe I’ll see you on the trails some time

[@benmorine]

Awesome! We’re lucky to have lots of great trail all within a few hours, with more on the way! I need to get back out to Lake Rebecca, it’s been a few years.

[@dustinsson3007]

The roller coaster is probably my favorite part it’s extremely fast if you want it to be

[@ridindirt]

I see they put cones and signs in the jump area. I heard someone took a bad fall in that section and they closed it for a bit, glad they opened it back up. I only get up they once or twice a year but always have a lot of fun. It flows so damn good!

[@benmorine]

Yeah, I heard the same thing about the jump area. It seems they are making it well established to ride at your own risk. Elm is my favorite spot to ride if I’m looking for a mindless cruise, or to hold a conversation while riding.

[@josuecastillo7032]

thanks!!!

[@daydreamingmtb7462]

Love that trail

[@benmorine]

One of the best in the Twin Cities forsure

[@daydreamingmtb7462]

Absolutely! Would you be interested in doing a video together?

[@Tylersnicgneu]

I love riding that trail but I never have anyone to go with

[@Joeymga6]

Yeah I like elm creek

[@n8tvbrotha]

What camera/rig setup are ya using?

[@benmorine]

GoPro Hero 7 Black with the Feiyu Tech WG2X Gimbal attached to the stuntman chest harness. I have a recent video where I test the setup that goes over it.

[@MMorton-ci9od]

What trail is this and where do you park?

[@badbattleaxe5832]

What bike do you have?

[@theparadigmshift74]

Its in the description, 2020 santa cruz tallboy

[@kenyagilmore5017]

I live close by and recently moved back here from MQT Michigan… how much $$ do I have to pay for you to teach me

[@alivialahr5316]

I live in Minnesota

[@angelsordevils]

Thank you for not blasting music in your vid.