MN Trails Archives - Minnesota Resorts Directory https://mnresorts.com/tag/mn-trails/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:27:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 169681060 The Heartland State Trail https://mnresorts.com/trails/the-heartland-state-trail/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:26:10 +0000 https://mnresorts.com/?p=5284 One of the first rail to trail projects, the 49 mile Heartland Trail starts in Park Rapids, MN and connects up with with the Paul

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]]> One of the first rail to trail projects, the 49 mile Heartland Trail starts in Park Rapids, MN and connects up with with the Paul Bunyan Trail 27 miles later near Walker, MN & Leech Lake. The trail then extends up another 22 miles to Cass Lake, MN. It is a great paved trail used by hikers and bikers in the summer and is open to snowmobiling in the winter months and connects to the Minnesota Snowmobile Trail System. The Park Rapids to Walker section of the trail also has a grass/dirt sister trail for use by mountain bikers and horseback riders.

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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]]> 5284 The C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail https://mnresorts.com/trails/the-c-j-ramstad-north-shore-state-trail/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:06:01 +0000 https://mnresorts.com/?p=5251 The CJ Ramstad & North Shore State Trail run approximately 146 mile from Duluth all the way up to Grand Marais, MN. The trail is

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]]> The CJ Ramstad & North Shore State Trail run approximately 146 mile from Duluth all the way up to Grand Marais, MN. The trail is cut through some of the most rugged country in Minnesota, this natural trail will give you a great wilderness experience. You will find a lot of wildlife along with great views of Lake Superior, many area rivers & waterfalls along with several scenic overlooks. During the spring, summer & fall months the trail is open to hikers & mountain bikers. During the winter months it is a designated snowmobile trail and is connected to Minnesota’s vast snowmobile trail system.

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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