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Biking & Trails
Bicyclists are especially found of the Whitefish Area. The 54-mile Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway's smooth, wide paved shoulders offer a great way to see the sites and get exercise, too. The Byway meets the Paul Bunyan Trail, the longest paved bike trail in Minnesota, in Pequot Lakes, Jenkins and Pine River, too. Take a virtual tour of the route, couresy of the Minnesota's DNR. There are many pleasant spots along the Paul Bunyan Trail to stop for a rest, a cool beverage and tasty snack, or even enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake. The City of Crosslake also has an extensive set of biking trails in and around the town.
Bike Rentals
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415 Washington St, Brainerd
(218) 829-5516
Bicycle sales and service, and recreational... |
115 3rd Ave. SW, Crosby
(218) 545-4545
"silent" outdoor recreational... |
34283 Cty Rd 3, Crosslake
(218) 821-3028
Bike rentals. Archery equipment. |
14843 Edgewood Dr., Baxter
(218) 829-8542
Rental, sales and service of bikes, tandems... |
21078 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes
(218) 838-2078
Old fashioned ice cream and fudge. Bike... |
Trails
Donated to the DNR by the Uppgaard family in... |
Two miles of trails are located in the City... |
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A 77-acre tract of land featuring Norway... |
Abandoned by mining companies more than 30... |
Tower closed as of June 30, 2011... |
Newer walking trail located on Country Road 16... |
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(218) 829-8770
Hiking, cross country skiing. Varied terrain... |
A rare surviving example of an undisturbed... |
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This trail through the Breezy Point city... |
Experience one of the longest trails in the... |
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(218) 692-4271
Offering scenic rolling hills, this paved path... |
Natural wildlife lake. Surrounded by... |
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This trail runs along the west side of Cross... |
One mile south of Cty Rd 11 on Cty Rd 4 sits... |
Pedal Power!
Parks & Trails
New Mountain Bike Trail
The newest biking (and hiking) trail in the Brained Lakes Area is open! The Cuyuna Country State Recreational Area offers a new 22-mile mountain bike track — including beginner, intermediate and advanced routes — within the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail system. (download the trail map)
Developed with the assistance of the International Mountain Biking Association and the MN DNR, the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail has a goal of preserving and yet sharing the recreation area, while encouraging a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
Paul Bunyan Trail News
Paul Bunyan Trail named to the Rail-Trail Conservancy's Hall of Fame (March 2011)
Paul Bunyan named Trail of the Month by Minnesota Trails (February 2011)
Minnesota named "Best Trail State" by American Trails, a national trails group
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