Bike Trails

Bass Lake County Park
http://www.co.itasca.mn.us/Parks/parks.htm
Located off of Minnesota State Aid Hwy 1, eleven miles east of Effie or eleven miles west of Togo, Minnesota . Bass Lake Park is interlaced with many trails within its 663-acre boundary. Most trails are open to hikers, bikers, and equestrian use.

Chippewa National Forest 218-246-2123 1037 Division St., Deer River, MN 56636 http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/chippewa/recreation/biking
The Chippewa National Forest is home to nine different Itasca County trail systems that include 41 miles of paved and over 43 miles of unpaved trails on the east side between Deer River and Marcell.

Cut Foot Sioux Trail 218-246-2123 1037 Division St., Deer River, MN 56636 http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/chippewa/recreation/biking/
18 mile loop trail along Cut Foot Sioux Lake to Farley Tower . Moderate to difficult level trails. Located 19 mi N of Deer River on Hwy 46. Trail follows the Continental Divide and connects with Simpson Creek Trail, a 13 mile trail system through large red pines on a peninsula on Lake Winnibigoshish .

Itasca Trail Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN http://www.co.itasca.mn.us/Parks/bkie_trails.htm
The Itasca Bike Trail is a 7-mile trail that branches off from the Mesabi Trail in Grand Rapids and goes north to Gunn Park on Scenic Hwy 38. This is a multiple-use trail that includes hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating. The trail provides safe and healthy recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors. 33

Mesabi Trail 218-254-0086 Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN (877) 637-2241 http://www.mesabitrail.com
97 miles of trail. The Mesabi trail is one of Minnesota 's newest trails, and once completed, it will be one of the longest paved trails in the United States, connecting Grand Rapids to Ely. The trail will traverse 132 miles and connect more than 25 communities. A wheel pass is required for persons age 18 years and older using a bicycle, inline skates or other non-motorized device. (See Appendix A for map of trail.)

Quadna Mountain & Golf 218-697-2880 400 Quadna Road, Hill City, MN 55748 (800)-422-6649 http://www.quadna-resort.com/activities.html
18 mile trail. Located from Grand Rapids 12 miles south on MN Hwy 169. Trail runs through 1400 acres of hills, maple forest, and golf course on the shores of Hill Lake . Maps along trail.

Simpson Creek Recreation 218-246-8701 1037 Division St., Deer River, MN 56636 http://www.northwoodsminnesota.com/biking.htm
13 mile trail. Mostly intermediate level trails. Located from Deer River 18 miles NW on Hwy 46 to Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center at the Junction of Hwy 46. Access also from Eagle Nest Resort. Trail runs through forest of old growth pines with many lakes, all in non- motorized area. Maps along trail. (See Appendix K)

Suomi Hills Ski Trail 218-832-3161 49554 State Hwy 38, Marcell, MN 56657 http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/chippewa/recreation/biking/
21 mile trail. Located about 9 miles South of Marcell (or 14 miles North of Grand Rapids) off Hwy 38, along the "Edge of the Wilderness" National Scenic Byway. Trail runs through rolling hills and lakes, with maple, basswood, and aspen forest. Maps along trail. (See Appendix K)

Tioga Beach Trail 218-328-6225 Located along Cty Rd 63 Cohasset, MN
2 mile trail. Beginner level trail. Located along Cty Rd 63 of Cohasset. Parking is available at Tioga Beach which is located on the Tioga Beach Road off of Cty Rd 63.

Trout Lake, Joyce Estates 218-246-2123
http://www.northwoodsminnesota.com/biking.htm
11 mile trail. Beginner to intermediate trails. Located 12 miles North on Hwy 38. Go East on Cty Rd 60 for 2 miles, then North on Cty Rd 335 for 2 miles. (See Appendix G for map of trail.)