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AREA TRAILS |
Paul Bunyan
StateTrail |
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Northern trail head in Lake
Bemidji State Park (vehicle permit
required.) Beautiful wooded,
winding trail to scenic rail-to-trail section
that crosses the Mississippi River as it
exits Lake Bemidji. Paved trail skirts
shoreline and passes through the city
to continue south to Baxter/Brainerd.
110 miles total length. Parking & access
options along trail. |
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Loop the Lake Trail |
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14 Miles, partial trail, mostly paved road with
shoulder,
Parking area at Tourist Information Center adjacent to
statues of Paul Bunyan & Babe. |
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Lake Bemidji State Park |
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Lakeside paved
trail as well as mountain bike loops.
Mountain bikers will find trails of
varying terrain within park.
Vehicle permit required to enter
park. Bicycles may enter without
permit. |
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Itasca State Park |
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16 Miles, All paved. Trails and scenic
drive route, rentals,
Vehicle permit required to enter park.
Bicycles may enter without permit. |
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Movil Maze |
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8 miles of winding,
hilly forested terrain. Mountain bike this and other XC ski
trails.
Single-track trail! First phase
about 2 mile loop completed in 2010.
Second Phase two-mile loop completed in
2012. Third phase in progress.
Parking Area |
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Mi-Gi-Zi Trail |
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14 mile paved loop around
Pike Bay. 12 miles W of Bemidji, through lush forest.
Parking Area. |
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Chippewa National Forest |
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160 Miles, Mountain bike trails through
forest/lake areas.
Water, toilets and parking vary. |
Mississippi
River Trail |
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The Mississippi River Trail
(MRT) is a world-class bicycling route
that travels from the headwaters of the
Mississippi River at Lake Itasca,
Minnesota to the Delta at the Gulf of
Mexico in Louisiana. It is a 3,000-mile
system of bicycle-friendly roads and
multi-use pathways connecting 10 states,
the cities of Minneapolis, St. Louis,
Memphis and New Orleans, and hundreds of
smaller towns along the way. The MRT is
a unique way to experience the
Mississippi River’s natural wonders,
transportation system, recreational
facilities and cultural heritage.
10 States 1 River!
Map Book of Minnesota Route Sections |
 Minnesota
was named the second most bike friendly
state in the nation
for 2012 by The
American League of Bicyclists.
Check
out PedalMinnesota resource for
information on bicycling, including
mapping tools, lists of biking events,
personal tips and trip ideas from
bicyclists across the state.
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BEMIDJI BIKE MAP -
Printablerintable |
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RENTALS |
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The Bike Guy Ski and Bicycle Shop
423 Beltrami Ave
218-333-8891
Northern Cycle
218-751-BIKE (2453) |
Bemidji State
University's
Outdoor Program
Center
Diamond Point Park
218-755-2999 |
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge
218-751-1630
Adventure Sports 218-556-0470 |
Itasca Sports Rental
218-266-2160
Itasca State Park |
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REPAIR/
SALES |
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The Home
Place Bike & Ski Shop
524 Paul Bunyan
Dr SE
218-751-3456 |
The Bike Guy
Ski and Bike Shop
218-333-8891 |
Northern Cycle
218-751-BIKE (2453) |
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SHUTTLE
SERVICE |
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Embracing Pines Shuttle Service
218-224-3519 |
Oak Hills Christian College
218-751-8670 |
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EVENTS |
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Bemidji Bike
Club
Organized in 2011,
offering Tues/Thurs evening rides May
through September. All ages, riding
style and skill level welcome.
218-333-8891 |
1st City on the Mississippi Bike Ride
Multi-Distance Scenic Lake and Country
Routes 17-92 mile options
218-308-0288 |
Ride/Stride the
Divide
Buena Vista Ski Area
15k Mountain Bike Race/Foot Race
218-751-0041 |
Bike Bemidji!
Volunteer based
organization of bicycle advocates
seeking to increase awareness of
bicyclists, improve rider safety and
plan fun events.
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"North of Nowhere" Fun Run &
Bike Tour
- August
Bagley High School
15K & 30 K Bike Tours
5k Walk/Run
Kids Fun Run (age 10 &
under)
218-694-6744 |
