Mesabi Trail
MN - 155 miles
Surfaces: Asphalt,Gravel
It is a busy car corridor, but the path is separate from the roadway and pretty smooth. A multi-year upgrade of the road east of the green area of the map is leading to better trail crossings of the multiple business entrances and streets. I believe the final resurfacing is being done this spring. It is a short trail but a much needed chance to relax a bit from the not-so-biker-friendly areas at either end.
The hardest part is making it over springmount. I love the trail. I do it often. Made the 45 miles.
Weekday ride on somewhat busy trail. Underpasses were greatly appreciated.
Love the underpasses and option to choose either side of the wash in most places. Really beautiful!
Had a nice cool ride today. 32 degrees. Trail is pretty good. I only had to go off in one spot where the trail was washed out. Most of the trail is paved, so this is a good alternative if there has been any rain.
Can’t beat the section of trail along the rim. More heavily populated tourist areas are bicycle prohibited. Biking the rim in the off-season is best as there are lots of walkers on the trail. The actual bike trail along the rim is short, but worth it if you’re in the area with a bike.
My bike group traveled from Mid Missouri to Fayetteville area to ride this trail in September 2025. The trail was well maintained, well marked and it was separated away from the traffic lanes of cars. We rode all 40 miles in a weekend and visited Crystal Bridges during our ride. We also took a tour around Lake Fayetteville, which was a nice ride through the woods and around the lake. This was my second time riding this trail and I would go again.
Ride has it all, beaches, driftwood, marinas, spanish moss dripping all over the island.
I did 16.4 miles today on my bike. I started at Ochlocknee Bay and rode up to Medart (8.2 miles). I had lunch at Hamaknockers BBQ and rode back to the car. The trail is very good. You end up on the side walk or street as you pass through Panacea and must cross Hwy 98. It is fine as long as you’re careful. I would be a little nervous with smaller kids, but I really enjoyed the ride and the BBQ was excellent.
Tunnel is closed. I ventured over the top and it's tough
This trail has been resurfaced and it totally makes a HUGE difference… thank you to all who got this done- I was able to ride 30 miles round trip on both trails all the way to the Root Beer Barrel and back. Bikers have no more worries going to the county line or further!
as of Nov-25 the National Tunnel is closed. See here for more details: https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/local-news/2025/nov/25/national-tunnel-on-montour-trail-closed-due-to-deteriorating-ceiling/
Started on the Wakefield side off RT 16. I enjoyed the challenge of the rails still in place. Keeps it fun and challenging! Each crossing had a sign saying to walk your bike over the rails, not sure how so many people fall walking there bikes over the rails. The rails can be challenging when passing oncoming people. I’m not ranking the trail lower for this, but some people would only get a one ¿¿ review ¿ Bring a picnic and enjoy the state park!
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Check out the horse park if you take a ride on this trail.
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This is a fun trail for walkers, runners, families, bikes, and E–bikes. The trail is picturesque and interesting so you don’t get bored easily. I can’t get busy on weekends, but if you go at the right hour, hopefully you’ll be able to do the path without too much congestion. For an in–city trail, this one gets five stars.
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