The course starts with a nice warm-up climb to the top of the ski area. Once on top, all racers make a large traverse along the back of the ski area. The course has a good balance of climbs, descents and technical sections with switchbacks. Approximate vertical gain per lap is 400 feet. Course distance is 4 miles.
All trails on MT Kato are closed to all riders for the weekend, The course is open to authorized MN League riders only during Pre-Ride and during specified races.
TRAIL ADDRESS: Mt. Kato Ski Resort, 20461 Hwy 1, Mankato, MN 56001
Map From MT Kato Website: 10/23/2018
DIRECTIONS: Road Construction Update:
Currently the best way to get here is via County Road 90
- Take U.S. Highway 169 South
- Take The First Left After Crossing the Blue Earth River.
Turn Left Onto Southbend Ave. (County Road 69) at the Le Hillier Quick Mart.
- Turn Left Again At Hemlock Road (County Road 33)
- Turn Left Again Onto Hawthord Road (County Road 90)
- Turn Left Onto Old Hwy 66 (County Road 1)
- Finally Turn Right At Mount Kato
Alternative Route Partially On Gravel
- Take Stoltzman Road South
- Take A Hard Right Onto Doc Jones Road (Parts Of Which Are Unpaved)
- Turn Right Onto Indian Lake Road At The Bottom Of The Hill
- Turn Left Onto Old Highway 66 (County Road 1)
- Finally Turn Left At Mount Kato
PARKING: Park in the main parking lot of Mt Kato- plenty of room! The public road along side the venue is a no-parking area. No vehicles allowed in the PitZone.
VOLUNTEER: We need your help! Parents, spectators and racers. Help make the races happen. Review the list of available race day volunteer positions or sign up today on Volunteer Spot!
RACE DAY SUPPORT - Sunday Only:
Penn Cycle Mechanics will be at the race using Park Tool products to provide last minute adjustments and repairs.
