Kato Bike Fall Fest

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Oh Pie Goodness! Introducing the Kato Bike Fall Fest Presented by the Greater Mankato Bike Walk Advocates, a Chapter of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.

September 27th 2026 Mankato Minnesota

Sunday rides start and end at Mount Kato 20461 State Hwy 66, Mankato, MN 56001

Sunday Route Descriptions: DAM Store Pie at the finish at Mount Kato for all riders!

The 12.4 Mile (paved) Minneopa Loop is a mostly traffic-free trail ride to Minneopa State Park where you’ll enjoy a 40-foot-tall waterfall and historic stone and timber shelter.
Rest Stops include:
Sibley Park hosted by Key City Bike at mile 4
Minneopa State Park at mile 8.5

The 37.2 Mile (paved) Mankato Loop takes you on the scenic route of the area covering many area trails.
Rest Stops include:
Sibley Park hosted by Key City Bike at mile 4
Minneopa State Park at mile 8.5
Kato BMX Park at mile 20.5
Javen’s Winery at mile 28.9 – we’ll even transport larger purchases back to the start for you!

The 11.4 Mile (gravel) Red Jacket Gravel Loop is a great way to dip your (tires) into gravel riding. A mixture of trails and gravel roads with a fun challenging climb midway through the ride.
No official rest stops other than the start/finish at Mount Kato

The 38.7 Mile (gravel) Good Thunder Loop takes riders south to, you guessed it, the town of Good Thunder for some great gravel grinding, climbs and descents!
Just a single rest stop at the Red Iron Mercantile and minimal route marking for the more adventurous riders!