At Spirit Mountain we pride ourselves in recreation opportunities for you to enjoy throughout the year and we are very proud of our Bike Park! We hope you enjoy your time at Spirit and invite you to join us to make each day as safe as possible. Safety is the key to fun while you are at Spirit Mountain. Ultimately, each person plays a part in the safety of our recreation area and you are a key role in helping us keep you safe.
Direct communication to Patrol
Our dedicated and trained National Bike Patrol members can be reached during operating hours for a medical incident or if assistance is needed during your time at Spirit Mountain.
Spirit Mountain Bike Patrol: 218-624-8536
Liability Waiver
- A liability waiver is required to be completed online once a season.
- Anyone ages 17 and under must have a parent or guardian complete the waiver.
- All summer waivers can be filled out online when purchasing tickets or at the ticket counter.
Bike Park Rules
Mountain biking and bike terrain exposes you to risk of serious injury or death. Prior to using the trails and terrain, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions and warnings and to follow your responsibility code.
- All users of the bike park trails, features, or pump track must wear a helmet.
- All users of the bike park lift must have a valid wristband affixed to their wrist and visible to the lift attendant.
- Ride only on designated trails and do not ride on roads.
- There are associated risks to your bike and person when using the chairlift. Spirit Mountain is not responsible for injury or damage. You assume all risk.
- In riding, jumping and using this terrain, you assume the risk of serious injury.
- For your safety and the preservation of trails, take note and abide by closed areas, hazard markings and signage.
- Pedestrians and other bikers may be encountered at the top and bottom of the lift, as well as on the trails. Always use caution and dismount during times of heavy traffic.
- ATV’s, trucks, heavy machinery and maintenance personnel may be encountered at any time. Use caution.
- The lift and bike park may close at any time for inclement weather. Seek shelter during lightning storms and other weather. Any observable or detected lightning within a 15 mile radius will place all operations on a weather hold for 30 minutes. Operations will not resume until there has been no lightning within a 15 mile radius for a full 30 minutes. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Users are responsible for the condition of their bike. All bikes must be classified as a mountain bike, have working brakes for each wheel, and be less than 50lbs in-order to use the lift. A list of allowable devices can be found here: Allowable Summer Devices
Please Note: On days when the lift is not running & trails are open; The All-Weather Trail may be used as a two- way trail. Use caution when ascending & descending The All-Weather Trail on these days. All other trails are directional downhill only trails. On days when the lift is running, the only option to climb is the Puker XC trail, no additional uphill trail usage is permitted as safety is our utmost priority for all guests.
Please Note II: Trails may open and close at various times during operations due to conditions and/or maintenance. Check the status of the trails via the Trail Status page.
Always follow the “Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code” when riding at Spirit Mountain Bike Park, and please follow any additional posted rules.
Bear Aware
The slopes of this resort are a forested environment. These slopes are home to many bears and other wildlife. Please use caution during your visit and obey the following:
-Keep a good distance from all bears
-Do NOT feed the bears
-Make noise as you travel the area and terrain
-Try not to startle the bears
-Leave no trace of your visit (bring out what you brought in)
-Always travel the slopes in groups
-Try to stay close to your group members
To ensure you have a safe and fun day on the slopes, remember these tips to protect you from the sun and its radiation.
- Wear pants, long sleeves, and gloves even on warm days.
- Put on a hat or helmet that covers your ears.
- Wear 100% UV protection goggles or sunglasses.
- Apply generous amounts of SPF 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin every two hours.
- It’s not the heat of the sun that causes skin damage but radiation from the sun.
What to look for in sunblock:
- SPF 30 or higher
- Broad Spectrum
- Zinc Oxide, titanium dioxide or both
Please visit the Rules to Ride page for specific details for the Adventure Park attractions.