Be sure to get your horse pass before your ride the trail, in the winter months you will need a snowmobile state trail sticker. You can purchase you passes from the DNR Online Licencing System.  Access locations can be found in Park Rapids, Dorset, Akeley, Walker, Erickson’s Landing on Leech Lake, Steamboat Landing and in Cass Lake. Rest areas can be found along the trail or in nearby parks in the communities along the trail.

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The trail has over 22 access points spread throughout the Iron Range with each city along the trail having a parking and trail access point. A wheel pass is needed for anyone over 18 years of age to bike the trail, while foot travel is free for all,  you can purchase your wheel pass online from the Mesabi Trail Shop. You can also purchase wheel passes locally at Bikes on Howard in Hibbing, Itasca Trail Sports in Grand Rapids  & Mesabi Recreation in Virginia. There are self pay boxes where you can get a 3 day pass in Grand Rapids, Bovey, Calumet, Keewatin, Hibbing, Buhl, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Giants Ridge (near Biwabik) entry point kiosks.

During the spring, summer & fall the trail is open to hiking, biking, inline skating and any other form of non-motorized travel. During the winter months many sections of  the trail are open to snowmobiles and connect to Minnesota’s Snowmobile Trail System. Sections not open to snowmobiles will be posted with no motorized vehicle signs.

Download a Mesabi Trail Map PDF and enjoy the trail!

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Each area of Minnesota has unique terrain and features that set it apart from others, explore the lakes, rivers, swamp, ridges and endless wilderness Minnesota has to offer. Snowfall can vary from year to year but you will usually find deep snow by late November, check out the MN DNR snow conditions & depth map before planning your trip.

Minnesota Snowmobile Trail Maps

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The trail was named after CJ Ramstad, also known as Mr. Snowmobile. CJ was a passionate trail rider, journalist & photographer that worked tirelessly to ensure these trails were open for all to enjoy, the North Shore Trail was his favorite in all of Minnesota and for good reason. Make sure to experience this beautiful trail yourself next time you visit the beautiful North Shore area.

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Stretching 115 miles from Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd all the way up to Lake Bemidji State Park, it is the longest trail in Minnesota and the longest paved trail in the country. During the spring, summer & fall the trail is used by hikers, bikers & inline skaters, during the winter months the trail is party of the extensive Minnesota Snowmobile Trail System. You will find dozens of parking & rest areas along the trail so you have plenty of access points no matter your location. Near Walker, MN the Paul Bunyan Trail connects with the Shingobee Trail heading towards Cass Lake, MN and the Heartland Trail that connect Park Rapids, MN.

Download the Paul Bunyan Trail Map PDF to learn more about the history of the trail, find access points and plan your next Minnesota vacation.

Find Resorts & Lodging along the Paul Bunyan Trail

Brainerd, MN Resorts & Lodging
Leech Lake/Walker, MN Resorts & Lodging
Park Rapids, MN Resorts & Lodging
Bemidji/Cass Lake, MN Resorts & Lodging

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