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P RO M OT I O N CO O R D I NATO R
Cathy Carlson, PedalMN
CO M M U N I CAT I O NS M A NAG E R
Erica Wacker, Explore Minnesota
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Leslie Anderson, Explore Minnesota
BUS I N E SS O F F I C E
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St. Paul, MN 55101
P RO DUC E D BY G R E E NS P R I N G M E D I A, L LC
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Jamie Flaws
Trennia Donohue
SA L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S
Stacy Ahrens
Kelsey Geiger
Keely Riley
Duluth has it all: An amazing array
of trails. Off road cyclists can challenge
themselves over ridgelines and rocks on more
than 45 miles of single-track trails, or head
to Spirit Mountain for the only lift-access
Mountain Biking in all of Minnesota.
Jamie Quint
SA L E S ASS I STA N T
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Kelsey Staberg
Christina Sarinske
AD TRAFFIC + DESIGNER
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Margaret VanEchaute
James Kloiber
P RO DUCT I O N M A NAG E R
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Paved Trails:
• Lakewalk (7.5 miles)
• Willard MungerTrail (63 miles)
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B-8 PAVED TRAILS
So many trails, so little time.
B-16 ON-ROAD TOURING
The Mississippi River Trail runs all the way from
Bemidji to the southeast corner of the state.
B-18 MOUNTAIN BIKING
Everything from casual gravel roads to lungbusting ski hills.
B-24 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES
More Minnesota communities are striving for this
nationally recognized designation.
A special supplement produced by Minnesota Monthly
in partnership with the State of Minnesota.
RESOURCES:
PedalMN.com
Information on a variety of biking-related topics, including rides and trip ideas.
Explore Minnesota
exploreminnesota.com • 888-VISITMN
Travel information: where to stay (hotels, resorts, B&Bs, campgrounds) and
other fun things to do on your trip, including information on local attractions,
festivals, trail reports and more.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
mndnr.gov • 651-296-6157 • 888-646-6367
Information on biking state trails, state parks and state forests.
B-28 BIKING LISTINGS
Minnesota Department of Transportation
mndot.gov • 651-296-3000 • 800-657-3774 (from MN)
Information on statewide planning, open houses, workshops, conferences, and
links to many bicycle maps and other resources.
B-32 BIKING EVENTS
PedalMN is a partnership of several Minnesota agencies
and organizations to promote bicycling in Minnesota.
Where to shop, where to play, where to rest your
head at the end of the day.
We feature just a small sample of not-to-miss
biking events throughout the state.
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Cover Photo: Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, photo by Aaron W. Hautala
This page: Cedar Lake Trail, photo by Jeremy Nelson
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WHY PEDAL MINNESOTA?
M
innesotans aren’t ones to brag, but when it comes to
our biking scene, we take great pride in having some
of the best biking trails in the country. Not only do we
have more than 4,000 miles of paved trails, but this extensive
network encompasses a variety of terrain, including scenic lake
loops, leisurely city rides, peaceful trails along country roads,
shaded routes on paved paths, journeys near rivers and through
the woods, and invigorating white-knuckle mountain biking.
We have a Nice Ride bike-sharing program in multiple cities, bike
tune-up stations on several trails, and places to mountain bike in
the middle of winter. We have charitable bike races, serious bike
races and races just for the fun of it. We even have more than a
dozen communities and counting designated as “Bicycle Friendly.”
Minnesota is a biker’s paradise, and the goal of Pedal Minnesota
is to serve as a go-to resource for all things biking in the state, and
to help inspire people to get outside and ride (regardless of whether
you last went biking last week, last year or two decades ago). Don’t
let spandex-wearing cyclists intimidate you! Biking is for everyone.
For mapping tools, lists of biking events and clubs, safety tips and
personal trip ideas from local bike ambassadors, visit pedalmn.com.
P E DA L M I NNE SOTA
As you read this guide, please note that certain trail “extras” are highlighted with these icons:
WINTER FAT-TIRE BIKING
Wide rims and huge wheels with giant treads
can conquer almost any terrain—even snowand ice-covered Minnesota landscapes. More
bikers are experiencing the thrill of “fat-tire”
or “fat” biking in winter, available in certain locations,
designated with these icons. (While groomed snowmobile
and ski trails may look appealing to those interested in fat
biking, many of these trails aren’t open to other uses.) For
up-to-date information on where to ride fat bikes on state
trails and in state parks/recreation areas, visit
mndnr.gov/fatbike.
TUNE-UP
STATIONS
Pedal Minnesota has
brought permanent
bicycle tune-up
stations, 10 of which are sponsored
by HealthPartners, to some of
the most widely used trails in the
state. Each station offers free
tools and an air compressor tire
pump for easy (and convenient)
maintenance.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY
COMMUNITIES
These Minnesota communities
saw the value in becoming
more bike-friendly places to live
and received national recognition from the
League of American Bicyclists’ as being Bicycle
Friendly Communities. Trails with this icon
connect to one or more of these communities.
See page 24 for information about what it
takes for communities to earn this designation
and create a bicycling culture.
Picture yourself biking in Minnesota’s
great northwest region
Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau
Lake of the Woods Tourism
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Leech Lake Area Chamber
of Commerce
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Park Rapids Lakes Area
parkrapids.com
Thief River Falls Convention
& Visitors Bureau
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To learn about great bike destinations and trails, visit
ExploreNorthwestMN.com/Biking
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Southern Minnesota
Blazing Star State Trail
Location: Albert Lea
Distance: 6 miles
Start your journey at Frank Hall Park,
then enjoy views of rural landscapes along
the Blazing Star State Trail, linking Albert
Lea to Myre-Big Island State Park. Pass
Albert Lea Lake and enjoy scenery including
oak savanna, several wetlands, old-growth
hardwood forest and a prairie landscape.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Cannon Valley Trail
Location: Between Cannon Falls
and Red Wing
Distance: 19.7 paved miles
Paralleling the Cannon River, the Cannon
Valley Trail offers glimpses and panoramic
views of the winding river as it passes by
wooded hillsides, cliffs, farm fields and rolling pastures. Built on a former railroad line,
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Pedal along hundreds of paved bike
trails throughout Minnesota. We have
everything from easy, gentle grades
to heart-pumping climbs; trails
meandering through the countryside,
into charming small towns and in
the heart of the big, bustling city. We
have scenic trails near lakes, following
river bluffs and in the heart of forests.
Many trails connect to others, offering
a unique way to explore the state.
Distance: 18 paved miles (connecting to the
42-mile Root River State Trail)
This area lives up to its “Bluff Country”
nickname with wooded, rolling countryside,
winding rivers and charming little towns.
Unlike trail sections that follow old railroad
routes, the path between Harmony and
Preston zips up and down steep hills. There’s
a mix of woods and fields and attractions—
like a toy museum, goat farm and shops carrying Amish handcrafts—along the way.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Red Jacket Trail
the mostly flat trail features rest stops from
which to appreciate the scenic views. (The
grade is never very steep, the trail is mostly
shaded and there are very few crossings.)
Start your ride in Cannon Falls, Red Wing or
Welch and experience Minnesota smalltown hospitality at its best.
Trail fee: $4 daily wheel pass for 18 and over;
$25 for a season.
For more info: 507-263-0508;
cannonvalleytrail.com. Map online.
Casey Jones State Trail
Location: Currie and Pipestone
Distance: Three main unconnected sections;
13 miles between Pipestone and Woodstock
(5 paved miles), a 1.5-mile naturally surfaced
segment into the city of Lake Wilson and a
6-mile paved loop into the city of Currie
One of the first state trails authorized by
Minnesota in the ’60s, the Casey Jones State
Trail—named after a famed railroad engineer—goes past the countryside as it links
Lake Shetek State Park with Currie, home to
the End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum.
For more info: 507-831-2900;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
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Douglas State Trail
Location: Between Rochester and Pine Island
Distance: 13 paved miles
Shaded by a canopy of trees, this trail travels past rolling farmland and rural scenery.
Several bridges cross the Zumbro River, the
northernmost crossing providing entry into
Pine Island park (complete with a playground and picnic shelter) and connecting to
Main Street, where many downtown buildings are on the National Register of Historic
Places. The southern end of the trail links to
the extensive bikeways system in Rochester,
home of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Goodhue Pioneer
State Trail
Location: Between Red Wing and Zumbrota
Distance: 9 paved miles
It’s not unusual to see wild turkeys, partridges, fox and pheasants as you pass through
a scenic mix of tallgrass prairies, maple and
basswood forests, and oak savanna.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Great River Ridge
State Trail
Location: Between Plainview and near
Eyota, northeast of Rochester
Distance: 13 paved miles
Built on a former railroad grade, the Great
River Ridge State Trail is a fairly easy ride
(even recommended for kids), becoming
gradually more hilly at Elgin. See wild turkeys, prairie flowers, and cross a 100-yearold trestle.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails.
Harmony-Preston
Valley State Trail
Location: Between Harmony and Preston,
southeast of Rochester
Location: Between Mankato and Rapidan
Distance: 6 miles of paved trails; connecting
with other trails
Two small parks lie along the short, scenic
Red Jacket Trail: Weagel Park, one mile
south of Mankato; and Red Jacket Trail
Park, at the Le Sueur River, with parking at
both locations. The trail itself passes Mount
Kato ski area and mountain bike park before
traveling along a wooded, secluded hillside
over railroad trestles, past rural scenery and
into the village of Rapidan.
For more info: 507-345-4519 (ask for the
Greater Mankato Bike Trail Guide);
blueearthcountymn.gov. Map online.
Root River State Trail
Location: From Fountain east through
Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford
and Houston
Distance: 42 paved miles, connecting to the
18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail
The Root River State Trail has a reputation as the “Cadillac of Trails,” with beautiful scenery (limestone cliffs, pastures, fields
of wildflowers, wooden bridges, a river,
wildlife) and plenty of small-town attractions. It doesn’t follow an old railroad track
and it’s not flat (adding to the adventure).
Lanesboro attracts thousands of bikers
every year.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Sakatah Singing Hills
State Trail
Location: Between Faribault and Mankato
Distance: 39 paved miles
The big woods meet the prairie along the
mostly straight, mostly flat Sakatah (pronounced Sah-KAH-tah) Singing Hills State
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Trail. The trail runs through a landscape of
farmland, river crossings, lakes, wetlands
and woods, with trees shading most of the
corridor. One of the trail’s anchor towns,
Faribault, consists of beautiful old storefronts, antique shops and restaurants.
For more info: 507-359-6067;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Location: Between LeRoy and Rose Creek,
southeast of Austin
Distance: 20 paved miles
This trail, named for a prairie flower, lives
up to its name with colorful prairie flowers
in full bloom in late summer and early fall.
Experience rural Minnesota in tiny Taopi
(fewer than 100 residents) and LeRoy (under
1,000). The trail passes through quiet Lake
Louise State Park, with a picnic area and
swimming beach on the old millpond.
For more info: 507-285-7176;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Central Minnesota
Central Lakes State Trail
Location: Between Fergus Falls and Osakis
Distance: 55 paved miles
Wildflowers, prairie grasses, open fields,
rolling hills, wetland ponds and wildlife add
to the scenery on the fairly secluded Central
Lakes State Trail. Lakes, barns and pastures
are also part of the landscape.
For more info: 218-739-7576;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Cuyuna Lakes
State Trail
Location: Between Crosby and Riverton
Distance: 8 paved miles within Cuyuna
Country State Recreation Area; one mile
passes through Aitkin along Highway 169
This is an exceptionally scenic route
through Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Area, offering views of crystal clear lakes
(former mining pits), streams, woods and
relics of the area’s mining past. Read more
about the recreation area on page B18.
For more info: 218-546-5926;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
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Glacial Lakes State Trail
Location: Between Willmar and Paynesville
and Roscoe and Cold Spring
Distance: 30 paved miles
From Willmar to Spicer, this trail goes by
pastures, fields of corn and soybeans, and
ponds and wetlands. At Spicer, about midway, cool off in Green Lake. North of here,
the trail crosses a bridge over Nest Lake and
skirts to the east of New London.
For more info: 320-796-6281;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Lake Wobegon Trail
Location: Between St. Joseph and Osakis,
with a spur north from Albany to Holdingford
Distance: 62 paved miles
This trail, inspired by the fictional Minnesota town in stories told by humorist
Garrison Keillor, leads riders past farmland, lakes and near two college campuses,
two monasteries and the childhood home
of Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair
Lewis. Experience peaceful stretches of
farm country, lakes and wetlands. The Lake
Wobegon Trail links to the Central Lakes
and Soo Line trails, providing more than 125
continuous miles of paved bike trail.
For more info: 800-264-2940;
lakewobegontrail.com. Map online.
Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail
Location: Between Onamia and Isle, south
of Mille Lacs Lake
Distance: 11 paved miles
Travel from Father Hennepin State Park
in Isle to Kathio State Park in Onamia for a
22-mile ride along a paved trail with some
low-volume highway travel. Ride to the 100foot observation tower overlooking Mille
Lacs Lake (the state’s second-largest inland
lake). The trail connects with the Soo Line
bridge over Highway 169.
For more info: 888-350-2692;
millelacs.com.
Northwest
Minnesota
Heartland State Trail
Location: Between Park Rapids and Cass Lake
Distance: 49 paved miles
The original stretch of the Heartland
State Trail between Park Rapids and Walker
passes through farmland and wooded areas,
near marshes and lakes. You can cool off at
the beach, pose for a selfie with Paul Bunyan
in Akeley or visit charming restaurants
and shops. The trail connects with the
expansive Paul Bunyan State Trail system
near Walker.
For more info: 218-308-2372;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Migizi Trail
Location: Cass Lake
Distance: 19 paved miles
Watch for soaring eagles along the Migizi
Trail (Migizi is the Ojibwe word for “eagle”),
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Rider Spotlight
Katie Kubes, Minneapolis
a Chippewa National Forest trail forming a
wide horseshoe around three sides of Pike Bay.
There are four access points along the
trail route: at the Forest Supervisor’s Office
in Cass Lake; across from Cass Lake Wayside
Rest on Highway 2; in the Norway Beach
Recreation Area off Highway 2; and in the
South Pike Bay Picnic Area on the Pike Bay
Loop road. Many bikers begin their ride
at the Norway Beach campgrounds in the
summer. Please use caution when crossing
Highway 2 out of the Norway Beach Visitor
Center.
For more info: 218-335-8600;
fs.usda.gov/chippewa. Map online.
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Paul Bunyan
State Trail
Location: From Crow Wing State Park (in
the Brainerd Lakes area) to Lake Bemidji
State Park
Distance: 120 paved miles
The Paul Bunyan State Trail is the
longest Minnesota bike trail, connecting to
the Heartland State Trail, the Blue Ox Trail
and the Cuyuna State Trail. The final paved
portion of the trail was finished in 2014,
connecting Guthrie south through Laporte
toward Walker and Brainerd/Baxter south
to Crow Wing State Park. With the paving
of these segments, the Paul Bunyan State
Trail, ranging from flat and open to hilly
and scenic, offers 120 miles of continuously
paved trails for all levels of riders, making it
the longest rail trail in the country.
For more info: 218-308-2372;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Northeast
Minnesota
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Location: Along the North Shore of
Lake Superior
Distance: 30 paved miles in five segments;
the longest section is 15 miles from
Gooseberry Falls State Park to Beaver Bay
Biking this trail is an excellent way to
take in the beauty of the North Shore, with
dramatic views of Lake Superior. Some of the
trail runs parallel to Highway 61, and other
parts travel through state parks on hilly
terrain. One spur leads to the photo-worthy
Split Rock Lighthouse. The 3-mile stretch
from Schroeder to Tofte passes through the
scenic Temperance River State Park, offering
views of Carlton Peak. Stop and hike to the
gorgeous Temperance River gorge.
For more info: 651-296-6157;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Mesabi Trail
Location: Between Grand Rapids and Ely
Distance: Almost 120 miles of total paved
trail. The longest continuous section connects
Grand Rapids to Highway 135 just beyond Giants Ridge in Biwabik—about 85 miles. Other
pieces include spurs and portions around
Grand Rapids, Chisholm, Eveleth, Aurora,
Tower/Soudan and Ely. When completed, the
Mesabi Trail will stretch from the Mississippi
River to the BWCAW, from Grand Rapids to
What kind of bike do you have?
I have a robin’s egg blue Bianchi and
a beautiful vintage red Schwinn
beach cruiser.
What advice do you have for someone
who hasn’t biked in a long time but
wants to get back out there again?
I think a lot of people who haven’t biked
in years are intimidated by the sport.
Perhaps start with a few cycling classes
to get used to the posture and positioning. When you’re ready to bike outside,
try an easy trail. We are really fortunate
to live in such a bike-friendly community—one of the best in the country—so
your opportunities are endless once you
get more comfortable.
What’s your favorite place in
Minnesota to ride your bike? Why?
The Chain of Lakes in South Minneapolis—the trails are flat and really beautiful
in the summertime, and you’re not dealing with a whole lot of car traffic—or
along the Mississippi River, especially in
the fall when the colors are changing.
I’ve also been biking in Lanesboro, a
charming little town in southern Minnesota with some great bike trails. Nothing
like enjoying a cold beer at a small-town
restaurant after a day on the trails!
What’s been a favorite cycling moment?
My most memorable biking experience
was competing in the Iron Girl duathlon in 2012. It’s a womens-only race in
Bloomington—a 2-mile run, followed by
a 22-mile bike ride, then another 2-mile
run. All of the women were so supportive, cheering each other on. The energy
was amazing!
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Ely, traversing 132 miles and connecting a
total of 28 communities
Built partially on old railroad beds, logging and mining roads, the Mesabi Trail
takes riders through northeast Minnesota
and the Iron Range, into woods, near creeks
and ponds, and by several old mining pits
filled with emerald green water. There’s a lot
to see and do from one end of the trail to the
other—enjoy the lakes and forests around
Grand Rapids, view the world’s largest open
pit iron mine in Hibbing and visit the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, the
Tower-Soudan Underground Mine or the
International Wolf Center in Ely.
Trail fee: A wheel pass is required for those
18 and over using a wheeled device; $5 for a
three-day pass or $15 for a season pass.
For more info: 877-637-2241; mesabitrail.com.
Willard Munger State Trail
Location: Between Hinckley and
West Duluth
Distance: 69.5 paved miles; connects to
6-mile Alex Laveau Memorial Trail
For panoramic views of the St. Louis
River, hit the northeast part of this trail,
running past rugged rock-cuts and rock outcrops. The southern part of the trail meanders through shaded rural countryside with
picturesque small towns along the route.
Points of interest include the Hinckley Fire
Museum and Jay Cooke State Park.
For more info: 218-485-5410;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Twin Cities Area
Brown’s Creek Trail
Location: Grant to Stillwater
Distance: 6 paved miles
Following a portion of the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad route, this generally
level trail follows Brown’s Creek (a designated trout stream with a nicely shaded
canopy), navigates golf courses and crosses
over Manning Avenue on a pedestrian
bridge. It connects with the Gateway State
Trail in the city of Grant, enabling trail users
to go from the St. Croix River in downtown
Stillwater to the mighty Mississippi.
For more info: 651-259-5736;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
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Cedar Lake LRT
Regional Trail
Location: Between Hopkins and Minneapolis
Distance: 9 paved miles
Enjoy the best of both worlds—urban
skylines and suburban tranquility—on this
popular trail linking the western suburbs
to downtown Minneapolis, passing right by
Target Field (reportedly the most “bikedto” ballpark in the country). A downtown
segment connects to the Mississippi River
Trail’s portion of the Grand Rounds bikeway.
In Hopkins, the Cedar Lake LRT Regional
Trail connects to the limestone-surfaced
Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail.
For more info: threeriversparks.org.
Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Location: Between Wayzata and New Germany
Distance: 26 paved miles
This trail meanders through beautiful
suburban and rural areas on the west side
of the Twin Cities, offering both town and
country views. It passes the two largest lakes
in the metro, Minnetonka and Waconia, as
well as Three Rivers Gale Woods Farm.
For more info: co.carver.mn.us/parks
(western portion); threeriversparks.org
(eastern portion).
Elm Creek Park Reserve/
Rush Creek Regional Trail
Location: Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton,
Maple Grove
Distance: 29 miles
There are 20 miles of paved biking/walking trails through the hilly terrain of Elm
Creek Park Reserve. This trail network
connects with the Rush Creek Regional
Trail, a 9.6-mile trail that links Elm Creek to
the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on the
Mississippi River.
For more info: 763-694-7894;
threeriversparks.org.
Gateway State Trail
Location: Between St. Paul and Pine Point
Park, north of Stillwater
Distance: 19 paved miles
This trail runs from downtown St. Paul
to the countryside of Stillwater, a pretty,
safe, mostly shaded route. Although the trail
is relatively flat—with an excellent mix of
parks, lakes, wetlands and prairies along the
way—there are some challenging hills in the
Stillwater area. It connects to Brown’s Creek
State Trail in Grant. In addition to biking,
the Gateway State Trail is popular for in-line
skating, walking and jogging, so if you prefer
a quiet ride, go midweek.
For more info: 651-259-5736;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Grand Rounds Bike Trails
Location: Minneapolis
Distance: Over 51 miles
Get to know Minneapolis on a tour of the
Grand Rounds, a national and scenic byway
featuring bike trails mostly separated from
pedestrian trails and roadways. Cycle past
historic homes, Nicollet Island, St. Anthony
Falls, the Stone Arch Bridge, Minnehaha
Creek, Minnehaha Falls, the Weisman Art
Museum, Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth
Park (stop at the wildflower garden and bird
sanctuary) and Victory Memorial Parkway,
honoring the soldiers of World War I. For
a longer ride, the southern loop along the
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River is the way to go. Rent a Nice Ride
bike at one of several bike stations.
For more info: 612-230-6400;
minneapolisparks.org. Map online and
available at the Longfellow House in
Minnehaha Park.
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River valley and lakeside loops to panoramic
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Luce Line State Trail
Location: Between Plymouth and
Winsted, just west of Minneapolis
Distance: 30 miles of crushed limestone
surface miles
This state trail travels through suburban neighborhoods before passing the
Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area
(approximately 99.9 percent of Minnesota’s “Big Woods” has been cut down,
but in this area, 200-year-old trees tower
over the scenic site). You can’t ride in the
maple-basswood forest, so lock your bike
at the trail and walk along the paths. As
the trail heads west, it leaves the city and
heads into farmlands.
For more info: 651-296-6157;
mndnr.gov/trails and
threeriversparks.org. Map online.
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Midtown Greenway
Location: South Minneapolis
Distance: 5.5 miles
The Midtown Greenway, sometimes
referred to as a “freeway for bikes,” is the
perfect year-round urban bike experience, with the wide, smooth, mostly flat
trail giving riders a taste of Minneapolis
from the Mississippi River to Uptown
and the Chain of Lakes area—without
having to worry about busy vehicle traffic. On the western end of the trail, the
Greenway connects with the Cedar Lake
LRT Regional Trail, linking Minneapolis
to St. Louis Park, Hopkins and beyond.
The eastern end connects to the West
River Parkway along the Mississippi
River. There’s a bike shop in the middle
section, and Midtown Global Market
nearby. The Greenway also connects
to the Hiawatha LRT Trail, providing
access to the West Bank and University
of Minnesota and over the freeway into
downtown Minneapolis.
For more info: 612-879-0106;
midtowngreenway.org.
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Cannon Valley Trail
Find your “recreational treasure” just south of the Twin Cites.
The Cannon Valley Trail, a 20 mile paved recreational trail,
selected as “one of the Top Ten Rail Trails in the U.S.”
- Rails to Trails Conservancy
www.cannonvalleytrail.com
Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
507-263-2289 Ext. 2 • www.cannonfalls.org
Red Wing Visitors & Convention Bureau
800-498-3444 • www.redwing.org
Location: Bloomington to Chaska
Distance: Approximately 10 paved miles
The paved segment of this trail
runs from Bloomington Ferry Road in
Bloomington, through Memorial Park
in Shakopee, to Chaska. The diverse
landscapes include wetlands, floodplain
forest and bluff-top oak savanna.
For more info: 651-259-5736;
mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
Samuel H. Morgan
Regional Trail
Location: St. Paul
Distance: 10 paved miles
Follow the Mississippi River between
Crosby Farm Regional Park and Battle
Creek Regional Park, pass views of the
downtown St. Paul skyline, Cathedral and
High Bridge, and travel along trail connections to beautiful Indian Mounds Park,
the Bruce Vento Regional Trail and near
the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. The
Highway 5 and I-35E bridges each have a
bike/pedestrian trail, providing a link to
Dakota County’s 4-mile Big Rivers Trail.
For more info: stpaul.gov/parks.
Sunrise Prairie Trail/
Hardwood Creek Trail
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Location: Between North Branch and
Hugo, 20 miles north of the Twin Cities
Distance: 25.5 paved miles
Between North Branch and Forest
Lake, the Sunrise Prairie Trail passes
alongside residential areas, farmlands,
hardwood forests and wetlands, and
bridges the Sunrise River at two sites. Add
to the fun by locating several geocache
sites along the trail. Stop and rest at Stacy
Lions Park, where there are picnic tables,
a shelter, drinking fountain and restrooms. In Washington County near Forest
Lake, the trail becomes the Hardwood
Creek Trail; this section parallels Highway
61 south to Hugo. Parking areas are available in each of the cities along the trail:
North Branch, Stacy, Wyoming and at the
Forest Lake Transit Center.
For more info: Chisago County: 651674-2345; co.chisago.mn.us/recreation
or Washington County: 651-430-8368;
co.washington.mn.us/parks.
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Steven Kime, Austin
What kind of bike do you have?
Trek 400. It’s an older road bike that I modified with straight bars. I love to ride that
bike. I must confess that I have my eye on a
new Trek FX for the coming season. I stop in
the bike shop often to visit and make sure
that it is still there “waiting for me.”
Where’s your favorite place
to buy bike gear/products?
Rydjor Bike Shop in Austin. (They also have
a museum of bicycles on display.)
What’s the longest ride
you’ve taken on your bike?
Probably nothing to really brag about, but
I did ride 70 miles one day, an accomplishment for me.
What advice do you have for someone
who hasn’t biked in a long time but
wants to get back out there again?
Start out slow with some short distance
rides. Build endurance to complete longer
rides as you progress. Riding with a group
or partner is also motivating and fun.
Pedal across
northern
Minnesota.
What’s your favorite place in
Minnesota to ride your bike? Why?
I really enjoy riding on the state bicycle
trails: Shooting Star, Root River, Cannon Valley, Paul Bunyan, Heartland, Cuyuna Lakes,
Blazing Star and Gitchi-Gami. I also enjoy
riding our local city of Austin trail system.
I am proud to say that we have 14 miles of
trails in our city with future plans for more. I
most enjoy my daily rides around Austin on
our city trails and county roads (with wide
shoulders).
What’s been a favorite cycling moment?
Finally reaching the end of a long climb and
beginning the coast back downhill, feeling
the sunshine and wind on my face as I ride
on a warm summer day, the exhilaration
after a short sprint, the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction upon arriving
back home after a ride. These are some of
the moments that I remember through a
cold winter with the anticipation of spring
and getting back outside to ride.
Bike the Mesabi Trail from the
Mississippi to the Boundary Waters
as it traverses over 120 miles
through 28 communities.
Plan your ride at
mesabitrail.com/visitor
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The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) experience begins in Minnesota at Itasca State Park—
the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi—and brings riders on a memorable adventure
along America’s iconic waterway, winding downriver over 600 miles to the state border.
Portions of the route follow low-traffic city streets or paved mixed-use paths, including an
alternate route between Cass Lake and Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd, where it travels
nearly 100 miles on the Paul Bunyan and Heartland state trails. From Bemidji to Winona,
the MRT passes through five nationally designated Bicycle Friendly Communities and other
welcoming towns with unique attractions worth checking out. Whether biking the MRT
for an hour on a Nice Ride Minnesota bike-share rental, participating in an organized event
like the Saint Paul Classic or Tour de Pepin, or biking the entire length, it’s a great way to
explore the history (and mystery) of the river, the towns and the people along the route.
For more info: Riders have plenty of lodging options: camping at nine state
parks or other campgrounds, or staying at motels or bed-and-breakfast inns.
Print a detailed map, or download the map onto your smartphone or GPS
device on the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s website at
mndot.gov/bike/mrt. Another easy way to help you navigate the MRT?
Look for signs that have been installed along sections of the route.
Northern Section
Twin Cities Area
Southern Section
The route begins in Minnesota’s oldest state
park, Itasca State Park, where the Mississippi
River begins as a shallow stream surrounded
by towering ancient pine trees. You will travel
through the woods, cross the river many
times and pass numerous lakes on the way to
Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Little Falls
and St. Cloud, or choose the optional route
on state trails. After the Brainerd Lakes area,
the river widens and the land opens into the
serene countryside.
The river in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is
within the 72-mile-long Mississippi National
River Recreation Area, where you’ll find “Bicycle Friendly” Minneapolis and St. Paul, as
well as an abundance of natural and cultural
highlights. Bike paths offer picturesque river
views (don’t forget your camera). Stop in at a
riverfront restaurant, museum, park or festival. Consider exploring the region beyond the
river; all city buses and trains are equipped
with bike racks.
The scenic river towns of Red Wing, Lake
City, Wabasha and Winona are beautiful on
their own (think river bluffs), and make fun
stops for restaurants, shops and museums.
From Red Wing to Iowa, the route closely
follows the river and includes the steepest
section along the Apple Blossom Scenic Byway, with a climb to panoramic views of the
river valley. Linking to the MRT are several
challenging but scenic loop routes adjacent
to Lake Pepin and Winona.
Also check out Cyclopath, an editable and interactive online map that makes it easy to find and customize bike routes using ratings from
other bicyclists. cycloplan.cyclopath.org
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across the state that are suitable for biking. Roadways are color-coded to denote if there is a paved shoulder and whether traffic is light
or heavy. The map also shows state and regional bike trails and outlines the Mississippi River Trail route, making it easier for bicyclists to
plan long-distance trips. The newest edition of the map is available in both print and online. mndot.gov/bike
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Superior National Forest
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Chippewa National Forest
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Northern Minnesota
Chippewa
National Forest
Location: Around Deer River, Grand Rapids,
Walker and Cass Lake
Distance: Varies
Intermediate and advanced bikers can
travel along old logging roads and dirt trails.
Drive the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway to reach the Suomi Hills Trail system.
This 19-mile loop system, located north of
Grand Rapids, is a grass and dirt singletrack rolling between lakes and through the
birches. A great ride with a little challenge
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area is another popular, moderate-level
mountain biking site. Park at the Cut Foot
Sioux Visitor Center and hit the 13-mile
Simpson Creek Trail. The Visitor Center is
17 miles north of Deer River off Highway 46.
Simpson Creek connects with the 18-mile
Cut Foot Sioux loop. This is a mix of narrow
dirt trail, old gravel road and sand tote road.
For more info: 218-335-8600;
fs.usda.gov/chippewa. Maps online.
Cuyuna Country
State Recreation Area
Location: Crosby-Ironton area
Distance: 25 miles
Designated as an International Mountain
Biking Association (IMBA) Ride Center,
Cuyuna is one of only a handful of ride
centers in the world. This purpose-built
trail system winds through a landscape
created by 70 years of iron ore mining,
where water-filled mining pits are now
deep, crystal clear lakes. The varying terrain
makes for great mountain biking territory.
The single-track trails are carved into the
rocky landscape, circling lakes and winding
over hills, through the woods, and across
bridges over little ravines. Elevated areas
offer outstanding views of the landscape’s
many natural and mine lakes. The trails
range from easy to extremely difficult. A
new entry point and rally center welcomes
visitors and provides a place for picnics and
views of the Huntington Mine Lake. An
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Location: Around Duluth
Distance: Varies
Mountain bike near the scenic shore of
Lake Superior, through wooded hillsides
and over hilly terrain—ranging from beginner-friendly flow trails to advanced/expert
trails that take advantage of the city’s rocky
landscape. Find 5 miles at Brewer Park, five
lift-served gravity trails at Spirit Mountain,
6 miles in Hartley Park, 8 in Lester Park,
10 miles on the Piedmont Trails, and 13 on
Mission Creek Trails.
Trail fee: Spirit Mountain single ride $9.50;
all-day pass $25. Helmets required. Trails
and chairlift may be closed during inclement weather.
For more info: coggs.com.
Giants Ridge
Location: Near Biwabik, east of Virginia
Distance: Approximately 30 miles of trails;
connects to the paved Mesabi Trail
Long gear-grinding climbs and whiteknuckle descents (a 500-foot vertical) challenge riders at Giants Ridge. Cruisers and
suspension bikes are available to rent on a
first-come, first-served basis. Full-service
bike shop also available.
Trail fee: $5 daily pass (may be purchased at
Giants Ridge rental shop)
For more info: 800-688-7669;
giantsridge.com. Map online.
Milaca Mountain
Bike Trail
Location: Milaca
Distance: 14 miles
Take a relaxing, easy ride along The
Meadow or Rum River Run, or—if you want
to get your heart really pumping—tackle the
more challenging terrain of Sky Hill Trails on
the Milaca mountain biking trails, offering
something for every skill level. This 14-mile
single-track trail system is nestled within
200 acres of woods, hills and fields along the
beautiful and scenic Rum River. Access to
the trails is at the Recreation Park, on Second Street and Fourth Avenue Northwest.
For more info: 320-983-3141;
cityofmilaca.org. Map online.
Superior National Forest
Location: Around Ely, Tofte and
Grand Marais
Distance: Varies
The Superior National Forest is a hot spot
for mountain biking up north. In addition to
forest roads, there are designated mountain
bike routes throughout the forest. Most of
these routes follow old logging roads, altering
in terrain and types of road surface (gravel, dirt,
overnight yurt campground is also available
to cycling enthusiasts.
For more info: 218-546-5926;
mndnr.gov/parks.
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Detroit Mountain
Recreation Area
Location: Detroit Lakes
Distance: In progress
The professionally designed mountain
biking area—engineered to host all levels of
mountain bike enthusiasts—features crosscountry flow trails, gravity-fed trails and a
skills park. Trails are open from sun up to
sun down. Bikes available for rent.
For more info: 218-844-7669;
detroitmountain.com.
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Duluth Trails
etc.). The routes range from easy hill climbs
and smooth surfaces, to thrilling routes that
test the skills of even the most experienced
mountain biker. In addition to road biking opportunities, the Superior National Forest and
partners have developed a series of single-track
mountain biking trails with off-road trails near
Tofte, starting from the Britton Peak Hiking
Trailhead, and in the Pincushion Mountain
Recreation Area in Grand Marais.
For more info: 218-626-4300;
fs.usda.gov/superior.
Twin Cities &
Southern Minnesota
Afton Alps
Location: 25 miles east of St. Paul
Distance: Approximately 8 miles
You have to work to enjoy views of the
scenic St. Croix River Valley at Afton Alps,
which offers winding single-track, lungbusting climbs and screaming descents
across one of the area’s largest ski hills.
Shorter alternate loops range in difficulty
from intermediate to advanced.
Trail fee: $9 daily pass, or $110 (plus tax)
for season pass. Prices subject to change.
Helmets required.
For more info: 651-436-1320;
aftonalps.com. Map online.
Battle Creek Regional Park
Location: Eastern part of St. Paul, off I-94
Distance: 7.8 miles of trails
Enjoy scenic views while getting in a
great workout from a trail system that
includes 3.3 miles of multi-use trails and
4.5 miles of single-track trails. Trails range
in difficulty from easy to expert, with some
steep downhills as they wind through the
park’s hilly, wooded terrain. Portions of the
trail overlook the Mississippi River.
For more info: 651-748-2500;
parks.co.ramsey.mn.us or goramsey.org.
Map online.
Elm Creek
Singletrack Trail
Location: Elm Creek Park Reserve,
Champlin
Distance: 12.7 miles
Built to accommodate all skill levels, the
single-track trail—the largest of its kind in
the northern metro—features 2.2 miles of
trail with a difficulty rating of easy, 8.1 miles
of trail rated more difficult, and 2.4 miles of
trail rated most difficult. The sustainable
design, created and maintained in partnership with Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists,
reduces erosion and maintenance needs,
and is closed during wet conditions.
For more info: threeriversparks.org.
Minnesota Valley
State Recreation Area
Location: Near Shakopee to Belle Plaine
Distance: 30 miles of trails
Enter this wide trail from one of six spots
between Shakopee, Jordan and Belle Plaine,
and enjoy a flat ride along the river bottoms.
Oak forests and savanna make for woodsy
surroundings. Enjoy river views along the
route, which you may share with hikers,
runners and horseback riders. The trail is
natural surface from Belle Plaine to Chaska,
then paved from Chaska to Shakopee.
For more info: 651-259-5774;
or the DNR at 651-296-6157;
mndnr.gov/parks. Map online.
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close-knit community. There are an abundance of amenities for residents and visitors
to appreciate. In addition to
shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, history and attractions, the community features
beautiful parks and some of the best trails
in the state. So, whether you prefer to bike,
walk, skate or ski, you’re sure to enjoy the
outdoor recreation in Greater Mankato.
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Low traffic country roads
Greater Mankato’s trail system offers a
spectacular scenic view of areas that may
not always be explored, especially if you
stick to the roads. Trail users will follow
streams and cross upland and wetland areas, where one may see all kinds of wildlife.
You never know what is around the next
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Location: Mankato
Distance: More than 7 miles of trails
More than 80 percent of the trails for
both novice and expert riders at Mount
Kato are single-track, taking bikers through
woods, around ponds and over ski trails.
Stop at the top of the hill for a view of the
beautiful Minnesota River Valley. Enjoy
plenty of twists, turns and switchbacks.
Trail fee: $8 daily pass or $110 (plus sales
tax) season pass. Helmets required.
Hours and prices subject to change.
For more info: 507-625-3363;
800-668-5286; mountkato.com. Map online.
Murphy-Hanrehan
Park Reserve
Location: Near Savage, on the southwest
edge of the Twin Cities
Distance: 10 miles
Some describe this trail as a “roller
coaster,” with plenty of hilly terrain. The
sustainably designed single-track mountain
bike course, just south of Savage, consists of
three one-way loops—easy (just under a mile
long, through an open, rolling prairie), inter-
mediate (more than 2 miles long, weaving
through the woods and over a boardwalk on
the edge of a wetland) and advanced (more
than 5 miles long, over high and narrow ladder bridges, rock obstacles, and an optional
log ride for the thrill-seekers).
For more info: 763-559-6778;
threeriversparks.org. Map online.
Winona Area
Location: Winona and Cherry Hill
Distance: 9 miles (Winona),
10 miles (Cherry Hill)
The Holzinger Trails in Winona’s Bluffside
Park are a combination of double-track rollers
and technical single-track. Cherry Hill offers
a double-track trail that flows along the upper
edge of the Bronk Unit nature area. Riders of
all abilities enjoy gorgeous Mississippi River
views along the bluffs that extend up to 400
feet above the city. The Winona Area Mountain
Bikers maintain the trails. There are three fullservice bike shops in or near the city. Both trails
are groomed for winter fat biking.
For more info: visitwinona.com or
facebook.com/winonaareamountainbikers.
Map available.
Location: Various locations statewide
Mountain biking is permitted on
all state forest roads and trails unless
posted closed, except in the Richard
J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest,
where mountain bikes are permitted
only on designated trails. The many
gravel roads and dirt trails in the forests can offer scenic mountain biking.
These areas are multiple use, so riders
must watch for vehicles on roads, and
hikers, ATVs, and other trail users. For a
list of state forests and their trail mileage, visit the DNR website and find the
biking page under “Recreation.” Then
link to state forests.
State forest roads can range from
asphalt to gravel, maintained to
minimal maintenance road surfaces.
Forest roads are used by cars, logging trucks and other forest users
(hikers, hunters, horseback riders,
ATVs and off-highway motorcycles).
Check the state forest maps and
website for road and trail closures.
Mountain biking events require a
special event permit.
For more info: mn dnr.gov/state_for-
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Mount Kato Ski and Bike
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Relax in the
Northwoods
Family Fun Resort on Potato Lake
• Private setting • Beautiful sand beach
• Supervised children’s activities
• Sauna • Tennis • Rec room
• Mini golf • Shuffleboard • Sailing
• Canoes • Paddle boats
• Children’s playground
NORTHERN PINE LODGE • 218-732-5103
www.northernpinelodge.com
Your Destination in Minnesota’s Northwoods
on the Shores of Big Pine Lakes
Cabins • RV Camping • 7 miles west of Finlayson
Jonathan & Kelly Schupp
14588 230th St.
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Rider Spotlight
Tae Harstad-Johnson, Duluth
What kind of bike do you have?
Specialized Hot Rock
Do you have a nickname/pet name for
your bike? Blue (because it’s blue)
Niemeyer’s
RUGGED RIVER RESORT
(218)-829-4587 or (800)-416-4587
www.ruggedriverresort.com
Picnics • parks • camping • giant water park
• 120 acres of solitude
• Close to biking trails
• Cabin and boat rental
• Seasonal RV Sites
• lake breezes • shady oaks • family friendly trails
• ice cream treats • antiques • boutiques
Experience
The Northwoods!
9096 Waldheim Lane Dr. • Finlayson, MN 55735
320-321-9096 • www.waldheimresort.com
discoverwaseca.com/trails
Where’s your favorite place
to go to for bike gear/products?
Ski Hut in Duluth (they give me candy every
time I come in).
O P P O S I T E PA G E L E F T C O U R T E S Y O F V I S I T D U L U T H R I G H T A A R O N W. H AU TA L A
What advice do you have for someone
who hasn’t biked in a long time but
wants to get back out there again?
Wear a helmet because biking is so fun
and you get to go really fast, but only if
you’re safe.
Where’s your favorite place
in Minnesota to ride your bike? Why?
My favorite place to ride is on the mountain
bike trails at Lester Park in Duluth. It’s like a
roller coaster!
What’s been one of your
favorite cycling moments?
My favorite moment riding was when I was
on a trail and I went flying over a berm and
ended up riding through the woods until
I came to a sudden stop in a huge pile of
leaves! Poof! My mom was really scared but
I was like, “THAT WAS SO FUN!!!”
What’s the longest ride
you’ve taken on your bike?
At Nordic North Stars (a Duluth kids MTB
and cross-country ski group), we ride
around for hours!
What do you love most about this sport?
It’s like flying.
wild trail rides
Superb lakes and trails—30 great places to stay. Your place to disconnect
from the daily doldrums and reconnect with family and friends.
Leech Lake is the ‘CENTER’ of northern Minnesota fun.
#LuvLeechLak e
Recreation & lodging information: LeechLake.org or call 800-735-3297
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Being a Bicycle Friendly Community
means more than creating uninterrupted rail
corridors connecting to other trails, making
sure city buses and trains have bicycle-carrying
capabilities, and requiring office buildings to
provide bicycle storage.
Earning this coveted distinction involves
education, engineering, encouragement,
enforcement and evaluation—in other words,
the “five E’s” established by the League of
American Bicyclists (LAB) used to assess
the bike environment and culture of a
community. LAB ranks communities in those
categories, and then recognizes those that
meet their criteria with a gold, silver or bronze
designation.
This awards and recognition system worked
so well that it was adopted by the Bicycle
Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN), and so far
it’s been great for the state. According to
Dorian Grilley, executive director of BikeMN,
15 Minnesota communities were ranked as
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Bicycle Friendly as of 2014: 14 at the bronze
level and Minneapolis at the gold.
This ranking, he says, is more a quality of
life ranking. Biking is good for your health,
the environment and economic development
(people want to live in bikeable/walkable
communities, making property more valuable).
He stresses that this program is not about
being anti-car; it’s about making bicycling a
safe and convenient choice for transportation
and recreation. It can best be summed up in the
BikeMN brochure, he explains, in a paragraph
simply titled “Dream”:
“Imagine a system of bike routes connecting
communities that have their own internal
systems of on-road routes, off-road trails and
protected bikeways. What if school children
could safely walk or bike to school and were
taught bike safety, riding skills and the rules
of the road as part of their school curriculum?
Wouldn’t it be cool if cycling was a middle and
high school sport?
Think of a culture where bicycle commuting
is welcomed by businesses. Our dream is for
every Minnesotan to see these great things
happening in their own community.”
For more information about
Bicycle Friendly Communities,
visit bikeleague.org or bikemn.org.
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Over 200 miles of trails in the Twin Cities.
– maps online –
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Nice Ride bike share rentals and shuttle service available.
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B I K E LI ST I NG S
MINNESOTA BIKING LISTINGS
Bike MS: Sam’s Club Twin
Cities Ride - May 9, 2015
Starts and ends at Summit
Brewery in St. Paul
855-372-1331 • bikeMS.org
This fully supported urban ride features three
route options and a finish line party with
beer, food trucks and live music. Funds raised
support families living with MS.
Bike MS: C.H. Robinson MS
150 Ride June 12-14, 2015
Duluth to the Twin Cities
855-372-1331 • bikeMS.org
We’ve been riding toward a world free of MS
for more than 35 years. Join 4,000 cyclists for
this fully supported weekend cycling event
from Duluth to the Twin Cities.
Habitat for Humanity
Minnesota Habitat 500 Bike
Ride July 12-18, 2015
Owatonna, Albert Lea, Spring
Valley, Winona and Kasson
Habitat500.org
Pedal to build a cycle of hope! Bike 500 miles
to raise funds and awareness for Habitat for
Humanity on this fully supported ride.
Red Ribbon Ride
July 16-19, 2015
July 21-24, 2016
Starts at the Mall of America and
ends at the Minnesota State Capitol
612-822-2110 • redribbonride.org
Ride nearly 300 miles over four days through
scenic Minnesota. Starts at the Mall of
America, ends at the State Capitol. Fully
supported. Raise funds for eight Minnesota
AIDS service organizations.
These listings are advertorial (paid), not editorial, and just a small sample
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Bike MS: TRAM
(The Ride
Across Minnesota)
July 23-28, 2015
North Shore and Iron Range route
855-372-1331 • bikeMS.org
Annual Gitchi-Gami
Trail Association
North Shore Bike Ride
Aug.15, 2015
Aug. 20, 2016
Along Lake Superior’s North Shore
Ride the scenic Gitchi-Gami State Trail along
the North Shore from Gooseberry Falls
through Split Rock Lighthouse state parks, to
Beaver Bay, with optional inland loops.
Minneapolis Bike Tour
Sept. 20, 2015
Starts and finishes at Boom Island
Park • minneapolisbiketour.com
One Day, One Chance. Hop on your bike and
take a tour of Minneapolis Grand Rounds! All
ages and abilities are welcome!
TRAIL LISTINGS
Central
Cuyuna Lakes State Trail +
Mountain Biking at
Cuyuna Country State
Recreation Area
Cuyuna Lakes Trail Association
PO Box 111, Crosby, MN 56441
218-545-4545 • cuyunalakestrail.org
Weaving its way through towering pines and
offering views of crystal clear lakes, the scenic
Cuyuna Lakes State Trail extends from Crosby
to Riverton through the Cuyuna Country State
Recreation Area (CCSRA), offering world-class
mountain biking.
Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail
Mille Lacs Lake Area Tourism
320-676-9972 or 888-350-2692
millelacs.com
The Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail is an 11-mile
multiple use side-by-side paved and gravel trail
connecting two state parks.
Bike Gear
Gateway Cycle
A b o v e A A r o n W. H A u tA l A b e l ow C o u r t e s y e x p l o r e M i n n e s o tA
6028 Highway 36 Blvd. N.,
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-777-0188 • gatewaycycle.com
Gateway Cycle is across from the Gateway
Trail. We carry Trek and Electra bikes, bike
clothing and bike gear. Expert repair on all
bikes. Rentals available.
Penn Cycle & Fitness
3916 W. Old Shakopee Road,
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-884-5617 • penncycle.com
Penn Cycle is a family-friendly bike shop in
Minnesota with seven locations around the
Twin Cities. We repair all bikes.
Love What You Ride!
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Minnesota — now featuring 3- and 5-day
route options. Enjoy small-town hospitality,
breathtaking scenery and top-notch support.
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Glacial Lakes State Trail
Willmar Lakes Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau
2104 E. Highway 12, Willmar, MN 56201
800-845-8747 • willmarlakesarea.com
Dickerson’s Lake Florida Resort
13194 Second St. NE, Spicer, MN 56288
320-354-4271 • dickersonsresort.com
Tour the Glacial Lakes State Trail on a
complimentary bike (or trike, wagon or push
car for the little ones). Stay in a cottage just
steps from the shore of shimmering Lake
Florida. Call today for reservations.
Great River Road
Mississippi River Parkway
Commission of Minnesota
300 33rd Ave S. Suite 101,
Waite Park, MN 56387
651-341-4196 • mnmississippiriver.com
Biking the Mississippi River Trail in Minnesota?
Visit mnmississippiriver.com for Great River
Road ideas to enhance your Mississippi River
exploration! Stay longer or return again …
Great biking trails in scenic pines and along
crystal lakes. Bike in Itasca State Park and
along the Heartland Trail from Park Rapids
to Walker. Choose our quality lodging and
campground facilities for your stay.
Park Rapids Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce
800-247-0054 • parkrapids.com
Catch a memory! Bike the paved trails on the
Heartland and at Itasca State Park, connecting
with nature at its finest.
Heartland and
Paul Bunyan State Trails
Heartland and Itasca State
Park Bike Trails
Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
218-547-1313 • leech-lake.com
Itasca Area Lakes Tourism Association
Itascaarea.com
Leech Lake wouldn’t be the same without
our magnificent trails lining lakeshores and
plunging deep into the woods—perfect for
bike riding in the spring and summer.
Leech Lake Bed & Breakfast
11058 Steamboat Loop,
Walker, MN 56484
218-547-2231 • leechlakebb.com
The Paul Bunyan & Heartland trails are right
in our backyard. Didn’t bring your bike? No
problem, use one of ours! We have several
bikes available to guests free of charge.
Itasca State Park Bike Trails
Bert’s Cabins
15782 Wilderness Dr., Lake
Itasca, MN 56470
218-266-3312 • bertscabins.com
Bike the updated Itasca bike trail from the
doorstep of Bert’s Cabins. Housekeeping
cabins and pool, all in the tall pines. Daily or
weekly rental. Open May into October.
Call for reservations.
Paul Bunyan State Trail
Bayside Cabins and Resort
206 Rosalind Ave. W.
Backus, MN 56435
218-947-3344 • baysidecabins.com
Stay at Bayside, a family-friendly resort on
Pike Mountain Lake, and enjoy the beauty of
the Northwoods along the Paul Bunyan State
Trail—just one block away.
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“Where the Lakes Begin.” Spend less time
driving and more time relaxing and creating
memories in the Willmar Lakes area of
beautiful Kandiyohi County.
Northwest
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Willard Munger State Trail
Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-952-4282 • hinckleymn.com
Only an hour from the Twin Cities, Hinckley
offers an exceptional variety of activities. Day
trip or weekend getaway, discover what makes
this Distinctly Hinckley!
Northeast
Gitchi-Gami State Trail +
Mountain Biking
Visit Winona
800-657-4972 • visitwinona.com
From paved trails, flat terrain and gently rolling
hills to steep mountain biking trails snaking up
and down the river bluffs, Winona biking offers
something for everyone.
Twin Cities Area
Mesabi Trail
+ Mountain Biking
Brown’s Creek and
Gateway State Trails
Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
800-422-0806 • chisholmchamber.com
Chisholm Inn & Suites
218-254-2000 • chisholminn.com
Stillwater/Oak Park Heights
Visitors Bureau • 651-351-1717
discoverstillwater.com
The heart of the Iron Range! Access the scenic
Mesabi Trail, a 115-mile paved biking and
walking trail. Visit the Minnesota Discovery
Center, Minnesota Museum of Mining and
Veterans Memorial.
Bike to the scenic, historic river town of
Stillwater. You can now visit downtown
Stillwater directly from the Gateway Trail via
the new and scenic Brown’s Creek Trail. Stay
the weekend!
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Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
7192 West Highway 61, Tofte, MN 55615
800-BLUEFIN (258-3346 • bluefinbay.com
Southern
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Biking for all skill and ambition levels, from a
gentle ride along the Gitchi-Gami paved trail,
to the challenging single-track at Britton Peak,
to rugged backroad and trails inland of Tofte.
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BIKING EVENT GUIDE
Arrowhead 135
Recognized as one of “the world’s
toughest endurance challenges,”
the Arrowhead 135 runs from
International Falls to Tower during
the coldest part of the year.
arrowheadultra.com
Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout
This winter cycling event raises
funds for the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails. Activities include
a fat bike race, night ride and tons
of winter biking shenanigans.
cuyunalakeswhiteout.com
May
Almanzo 100
One of the most iconic gravel
races in the Midwest, the Almanzo
is a 100-mile ride that starts in
Spring Valley and tests cyclists
with hills, curves and uneven terrain. Participation is free.
almanzo.com
Hastings
Gateway to the
Perfect Getaway!
Loop the Lake Festival
Join the community of Bemidji
for a family-friendly, 17-mile ride
around gorgeous Lake Bemidji.
bikebemidji.com
Caramel Roll Ride
Enjoy the Lake Wobegon Trail
on this easygoing ride while
taking in the sights and scenery
of central Minnesota.
lakewobegontrail.com/events
July
Tour de Fat
New Belgium Brewing’s Tour
de Fat makes a stop in the Twin
Cities nearly every summer. The
festival encourages everyone to
embrace their inner-cyclist and
ride the streets as a rolling carnival of creativity.
newbelgium.com/events
August
September
Midnight-to-Dawn
Metro Bike Tour
Insomniacs and bike enthusiasts
can partake in this one-of-a-kind
ride, opting for either the 28- or 42mile route. Along the way, pick up
some late night snacks and enjoy a
gourmet breakfast at the finish.
mplscommunityed.com
October
Kraus-Anderson
Bike Duluth Festival
This chain-rattling Minnesota mountain biking event celebrates the
world-class bike trails of Duluth and
includes an endurance race, downhill
race and low-key group rides.
bikeduluthfestival.com
Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour
A showcase for the handsome
parks and parkways of St. Paul,
the Classic attracts more than
6,000 participants for one of
three distances the Sunday
after Labor Day.
bikeclassic.org
Mankato River Ramble
Mankato’s annual ride features
four scenic routes along the
Blue Earth River during peak fall
foliage. Hop on your bike for
12, 26, 42 or 50 miles.
bikeriverramble.org
Find more Minnesota biking events at pedalmn.com/events.
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Ride with a view in Cook County, MN.
Thrilling Sawtooth Mountains singletrack. The family-friendly
Gitchi Gami State Trail by Lake Superior. The Lutsen 99er.
Endless backroads adventures.
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(888) 612-6122
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Ride your way through
Minnesota’s scenic central region
Alexandria Lakes Area
Brainerd & Baxter, Minnesota
Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake
visitalexandriamn.com
visitbrainerd.com
craguns.com
Cycle Path & Paddle
Fergus Falls Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Grand View Lodge
cyclepathpaddle.com
visitfergusfalls.com
grandviewlodge.com
explorehutchinson.com
Lake Mille Lacs
millelacs.com
Nisswa Chamber of
Commerce
Otter Tail Lakes County
Tourism Association
Perham Area Chamber of
Commerce
ottertaillakescountry.com
perham.com
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge
ruttgers.com
Sauk Centre Visitor Centre –
Lake Wobegon Trail
St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau and the Lake Wobegon Trail
Hutchinson Area Tourism
visitsaukcentre.com
granitecountry.com
nisswa.com
Willmar Lakes Area
willmarlakesarea.com
To learn about great bike destinations and trails, visit
ExploreCentralMinnesota.com/Biking
Rally your friends, family and co-workers for a Minnesota Bike MS
event. Known for its top-notch rider support from start to finish
and routes rich with scenery and charm — the Bike MS series
is a must-do for any Minnesota cyclist. Hop on your bike and help
change the world for people living with multiple sclerosis.
Sam’s Club Twin Cities Ride
May 9, 2015 u May 2016
Urban ride with three route options
hosted by Summit Brewery
start and finish at
summit Brewery!
C.H. Robinson MS 150 Ride
June 12–14, 2015 u June 10-12, 2016
150-mile weekend ride from Duluth to the
Twin Cities
The Ride Across Minnesota
(TRAM) Ride
July 23–28, 2015 u July 2016
A one-of-a-kind cycling vacation showcasing the
very best of Minnesota, now featuring 3- and 5-day
route options
Register today!
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