Category Archives: Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Where to Cool Off After Mountain Biking Minnesota’s Iron Range
A great mountain bike day does not have to end when you roll back into the trailhead. One of the best parts of summer riding in northern Minnesota is how often the trail experience and the water go together. Clear mine lakes, sandy beaches, and classic Northwoods lakes sit near some of the best singletrack…
Ride Like a Local: Mountain Biking at Cuyuna
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is the kind of mountain bike destination where the ride does not end at the trailhead. Here, red dirt singletrack connects directly to small towns, clear mine lakes, coffee shops, post-ride patios, paddle routes, gravel roads, and places to stay. Riders can build an easy beginner loop, link together a…
Spring Riding in Cuyuna: What to Expect, Where to Ride First, and Views Worth the Climb
Spring riding in Cuyuna is a bit of an art form. It’s not winter. It’s not fully summer. But when the trails are open and you time it right, it can be one of the best rides of your season. Cuyuna delivers something special this time of year—cool temps, hero dirt, fewer crowds, and that…
Tips for Winter Bike Riding
Written by Ride the Range Trail Ambassador, Delle Winter is here, so let’s acclimate and play with these tips for winter bike riding on the trails of northern Minnesota. Whether you’re climbing of the mighty Cuyuna, enjoying the serenity of the northern forests at Tioga Recreation Area or taking the ski lift up the hill…