Monarch Singletrack Trail
Test your skills and get your adrenaline going on Three Rivers' newest mountain bike trail. Nestled on the western edge of the park, the Monarch Singletrack at Carver Park Reserve has over 14 miles of trails ranging from easy to advanced, including a trail built with adapted cycles in mind as well as an advanced skills area with jumps and drops known as "Paradise Playground." The trail is also open to hikers and snowshoers and can be accessed from two locations: Springview Drive year-round and Grimm Road in the summer and fall.
Explore the park’s wetlands, grasslands and woodlands on one of five trail loops within the singletrack. For beginners and adapted cyclists, wider trails offer gentler rides and a lift and tilt section. More experienced riders can find rocky terrain, bridge crossings, steep drops and long, sustained climbs.
5 AM–10 PM
County Road 11 road work
This spring and summer, a construction project is taking place on Carver County Road 11, which travels through Carver Park Reserve. The project is a partnership between Carver County and the City of Victoria and includes the addition of turn lanes, wider shoulders and other modifications designed to improve safety.
County Road 11 is closed between the campground entrance and Wisteria Street. Park guests should plan to access Lowry Nature Center, the Lake Auburn Campground and the Monarch Singletrack Trail from the north via Highway 7 and County Road 11. View a map showing the posted detour route and how to access Carver park features.
Now through August, County Road 11 is closed at its intersection with Highway 5. People traveling to Carver Park Reserve from Highway 5 should use the posted detour on Rolling Acres Road, then travel west on Highway 7 to County Road 11.
Interactive Map of Carver
Monarch PDF Maps
Monarch Singletrack Trail: Winter | Monarch Singletrack Trail: Summer | Monarch Singletrack Trail: Paradise Technical Area (Advanced)
See all PDF maps of Carver on the Carver Park Reserve page.
Trail Conditions
Due to the sensitive nature of the trails and our sustainability efforts, mountain bike trails are occasionally closed due to wet conditions.
Before you head out, check trail conditions on our Mountain Biking page. You may also call Carver Park Reserve at 763-694-7650 or check the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists website.
Winter Trail Use
Help us protect groomed mountain bike trails in the winter. Overinflating tires, riding in warm temperatures and wearing boots can leave tracks that damage groomed trails. Here are few ways you can help:
- Reduce your tire pressure.
- Ride when temperatures are below freezing.
- Wear snowshoes when hiking on singletrack trails.
In Partnership
This trail was developed and built in partnership with the One Track Mind Foundation.
Related Blog Posts
What Does it Take to Build a Mountain Bike Trail?
By: Jason McGrew-King
A new singletrack trail in Three Rivers is currently under construction at Carver Park Reserve. Learn more about the history of mountain bike trails in the parks and what it takes to develop and build them.
Related News
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KARE 11 visited Monarch Singletrack in Carver Park Reserve for the Paradise Playground opening.
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KARE 11's Hitting the Trails series highlights Three Rivers Parks.
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