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Ely, MN

Ely is northern Minnesota’s gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. An eclectic town with tons of shopping, great year-round events, and plenty of trails, Ely is also home to Hidden Valley Recreation Area. Located deep in the Superior National Forest, the Hidden Valley trails offer one more reason to visit this iconic American…

Visit Grand Rapids

Visit Grand Rapids and start your Mesabi Trail Tour (165 miles to the other end in Ely!). Nearby Cohasset is home to Tioga Recreation Area, and the Mississippi River passes right though town. With great breweries (Rapids Brewing, Klockow), a variety of dining experiences, fun attractions like the Forest History Center, and a wide selection…

Discover the Range

“The Range” includes the very heart of the Mesabi Trail, plus Redhead Mountain Bike Park and Giants Ridge Recreation Area. The paved Mesabi Trail connects Redhead and Giants Ridge passing through six towns along the way. Bring all your bikes and get in some paved cycling, top-tier flow at Redhead, gravity and cross-country at Giants…

Cuyuna

A Gift Wrapped in Miles of Red Ribbon Cuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star. — MplsStPaul Magazine. Home to 70 miles of one-way, one-direction, purpose-built single track, Cuyuna continues to strengthen its national reputation as 1 of 16 IMBA Silver Ride Centers in the world, and a “Best Place to Live in…