How long is the Mesabi Trail?

Welcome to the Mesabi Trail™ Stretching from the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters, with almost 145 miles of paved trail, the Mesabi Trail is like no other in the county.

Where does the Mesabi Trail start and end?

Traveling across the Iron Range of northeast Minnesota, the Mesabi Trail stretches from the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids, to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely. Currently approximately 145 miles are finished.

Where does the Wobegon trail start?

The trailhead is in downtown Osakis about two blocks south of Lake Osakis. There are bathrooms available at the City Offices about 100 feet south of the trail on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street. Osakis is the point where the Lake Wobegon Trail connects with the Central Lakes Trail.

Where does the Paul Bunyan trail start?

Baxter: The southern trailhead of the Paul Bunyan State Trail is located on Excelsior Road. From the intersection of State Highway 210 and the State Highway 371 bypass in Baxter, go north 1 block to Excelsior Road, then go east 3/4 mile to Conservation Drive; the parking lot is on the left.

Can you walk the Mesabi Trail?

The Mesabi Trail is a 10 ft wide, paved (asphalt) bicycle trail. Ideal for biking, walking, hiking and running.

Is the Mesabi Trail complete?

Currently over 135 miles are complete, when totally finished it will stretch over 155 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely, running right through the heart of the historic Mesabi Iron Range.

What is the Iron Range in Duluth Minnesota?

Mesabi Iron Range
In fact, iron ore has been mined here for over 125 years! The Mesabi Iron Range is about 1.5 hours south of the Canadian border by car, about 1 hour north of Duluth, and one hour west of Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota, in an area known as the Arrowhead Region for it shape.

How many miles is the Wobegon trail?

65 miles
The Lake Wobegon Regional Trail is Minnesota’s above-average trail. It’s 65 miles long, 10 feet wide and paved end to end, waiting for you to explore on foot, by bike, rollerblade or snowmobile.

Where does the Lake Wobegon Trail start and end?

The Soo Line trail goes through Bowlus, crosses the Mississippi River at Blanchard Dam and ends at a trailhead on Highway 10. West of Albany, you’ll find Freeport, the birthplace of Lake Wobegon. Garrison Keillor is said to have had the inspiration for some of his fictional places here.

Is the Paul Bunyan Trail flat?

PAVED TRAILS The terrain of the Paul Bunyan Trail ranges from flat and open to hilly and scenic for any level of bike rider. Along the 120 miles of the trail there are many areas to stop and rest and enjoy the beauty of nature in Northern Minnesota.

Is Paul Bunyan trail paved?

Paul Bunyan State Trail, stretching 119 miles from Bemidji to Brainerd, is one of the longest rail-trails in the country. The multiuse, fully paved trail is mainly for nonmotorized use; however, snowmobiles are permitted during winter.

How long is the Mesabi Iron Range?

The Mesabi Iron Range is in northern Minnesota. It is bordered by the Superior National Forest to the north, and is a 65-mile swath of land that is rich in iron ore. In fact, iron ore has been mined here for over 125 years!