From the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters · Gary Street Mesaba Ave 2nd Ave To Marble To Pengilly...
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St. James Lake Trail Gunn Park Trail Oxhide Lake Overlook Kom-On-In Campground Minnesota Discovery Center Bovey RV Park Future Construction 61 61 Hull Rust Mine Overlook Greyhound Bus Museum Chisholm Museum of Mining Fortune Bay Boise Forte Heritage Museum Sherwood Forest Campground Grand Rapids Coleraine Bovey Taconite Marble Calumet Pengilly Nashwauk Keewatin Kelly Lake Hibbing Chisholm Buhl Kinney Mtn. Iron Virginia Eveleth Fayal Gilbert Sparta McKinley Biwabik Aurora Hoyt Lakes Embarrass Tower Soudan Ely Babbitt Mesabi Trail Trailhead at Itasca County Fairgrounds Campground McCarthy Beach State Park Winton Heritage Park & Campground Mesabi Station Mesabi Trail Trailhead & Tourist Information 7.2 0.8 4 2 2.7 5.3 0.5 4 7.2 3 4.2 4 5.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 20 11 7 SM GRAND RAPIDS Access Point To Deer River& Bemidji To Gunn Park Mesabi Trail Trailhead at Itasca County Fairgrounds and Campground To Hill City To Hibbing To Duluth From combined Hwys. 169 & 2, turn north onto 3rd Ave. NE to the Itasca County Fairgrounds. Trail access and parking at north side of fairgrounds. To Coleraine Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM Gunn Park Trail 1 From the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters To Coleraine Downtown To Hibbing To Coleraine To Taconite BOVEY Access Point 2nd Street 1st Street 1st Ave W To Hwy 169 From Hwy 169, take 2nd Ave. W or 2nd Street exits west to 2nd Street. Turn north on 1st Ave. W. Trail access is on left and parking is available on 1st Ave. 2nd Ave W Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM 3 RV Park/Campground MARBLE Access Point To Calumet To Calumet To Taconite Ethel Street From Hwy 169, turn north onto Co. Rd 80/Alice Avenue and the trail access and parking will be .5 miles on your left, just past the ball field. 5 Alice Ave. To Taconite Co. Rd. 80 Bal Field Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM City Park KEEWATIN Access Point To Hibbing To Grand Rapids To Nashwauk 1st Ave 7th St 3rd Ave Central Entrance From Hwy 169, exit onto Hwy 82/7th Street and continue north approximately .3 mile. Trail access is at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 7th Street. 9 CHISHOLM Access Point Longyear Lake Downtown To Hibbing To Hibbing To Virginia To Buhl Minnesota Discovery Center From Hwy 169, exit onto 4th Ave. SE (downtown exit). Continue to Lake St., vering left. Trail entrance and parking is on the corner of Lake St. and 1st Ave. SE. Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM 11 MTN. IRON Access Point Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM From Hwy 169, exit north onto Hwy 102 and travel .75 mile into downtown Mtn. Iron. Turn left on go 2 blocks on Main Street. Turn right at Mountain Ave. Trail access and parking lot 1 block ahead. Main Street Maple Ave To Virginia To Virginia To Hibbing To Kinney Marble Ave. Mountain Ave. Mesabi Ave. Park Locomotive St. 14 Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM To Fayal To Duluth U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame EVELETH Access Point Southside Park Fayal Pond To Biwabik To Virginia Grant Ave. From Hwy 53, exit ontoHwy. 37. Turn west on 37 (Fayal Road) to Fayal Pond Parking .1 mile on left or continue to Fayal Ave, turn left and follow signs to parking at Southside Park. 17 Mesabi Station Scheduled for completion in ‘10 To Tower Sheridan Street ELY Access Point Pioneer Mine International Wolf Center Camp Street Miners Lake N. Central Ave Pioneer Road Mesabi Trail Trezona Trail To Babbitt To North Shore To Winton From Hwy 169, turn north onto N. Central Ave/Pioneer Road and continue for 3 blocks. Trail access and parking is on the right. 23 Community Center To Bovey Haynes St. Bennett St. To Hibbing To Hwy 7 From Hwy 169, exit north onto Hwy 15 into Taconite. Trail access in town at Bennett Street. Parking is available at the Community Center and on Bennett Street. TACONITE Access Point 4 NASHWAUK Access Point To Hibbing To Grand Rapids To Keewatin 2nd St. From Hwy 169, turn north on Hwy 65 to parking lot on west side of road. Access is directly across Hwy 65. City Park and Campground 1st St. Central Ave 8 To Grand Rapids To Chisholm Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM HIBBING Access Point Greyhound Bus Museum Hull Rust Mine Overlook To Duluth To Kelly Lake Paulucci Planetarium 1st Ave. Howard St. 3rd Ave. From Hwy 169, exit west onto Howard St., follow to 3rd Ave. E. Turn right and go 1/2 mile. Trail access at the Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on the left. 10 To Hibbing To Buhl KINNEY Access Point Downtown To Virginia To Mtn. Iron From Hwy 169, exit north at Highway 25 and travel approximately .3 mile towards downtown Kinney. The Trail access and parking lot are on the left. 13 To Eveleth To Biwabik To Virginia Lake Ore-be-gone GILBERT Access Point Michigan Ave Wisconsin Ave Iowa Ave Kansas Ave Broadway From Hwy 37 (Broadway) turn east on Wisconsin Ave. to trail acess. Bathrooms, parking, and water available at Sherwood Forest Campground. To Virginia Sherwood Forest Campground To McKinley To Eveleth 16 S h e rwo o d F o r es t D r From Hwy 169 turn north into Breitung Monument Park. Parking and restrooms are available. Soudan Underground Mine State Park SOUDAN Access Point Breitung Monument Park To Ely To Tower To Tower To McKinley Park Main Street Main Street Main Street Mesabi Trail McKinley Parki Trail Church Street 22 PENGILLY Access Point 7 To Nashwauk To Calumet Swan Lake Budrow Ave E. Shore Drive Simpson Blvd. From Hwy 169, turn south onto Hwy. 65 and the trail access and parking will be immediately on your right. McKINLEY Access Point To Gilbert To Biwabik Trail Parking From Hwy 135, turn south on County Road 20. The parking area is one block south. 18 BUHL Access Point To Hibbing City Park Downtown To Kinney To Virginia Stubler Beach & Campground To Chisholm Pennsylvania Ave. From Hwy 169, exit onto Pennsylvania Ave. or Forest Street. Trail access and parking at the corner of State Street and Culver Avenue. Culver Ave. Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM 12 To Eveleth To Hibbing Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM VIRGINIA Access Point Virginia Lake Silver Lake Mineview in the Sky To Cook Chestnut St. 2nd Ave Hoover Road 9th St.N 8th St.S 3rd St To Gilbert 9th Ave From Hwy 53, exit east onto 9th Street N. Travel .3 mile to kiosk and parking on left. 15 To Soudan To Virginia TOWER Access Point Pine Street To Embarrass and Aurora To Soudan Civic Center Museum Train From Hwy 169 turn south onto Pine Street. Parking is available at Civic Center and trail access is two blocks away. 21 Pine Grove Park To Biwabik To Ely AURORA Access Point From Hwy 100 (W. 3rd Ave N) trail kiosk is located at junction of Hill Street. Parking is available at Pine Grove Park to the south. To Hoyt Lakes 20 Hill Street W. 3rd Ave. N To Grand Rapids To Hibbing Trout Lake Longyear Park Downtown Ole Mangseth Ski Jump/ Mt. Itasca Ski Area COLERAINE Access Point From Hwy 169, turn onto Curley Avenue and travel .3 mile. Trail access is off parking lot at junction of Hwy 61 and Cole Ave. For parking, follow Cole Ave. to Longyear Park. Curley Cole Ave. Ave. To Bovey To Grand Rapids 2 N BIWABIK Access Point VermilionTrail Campground To Gilbert To Aurora To Giants Ridge Embarrass Lake From Biwabik, travel east approximately one mile on Highway 135. Trail access and parking is on right, at the northwest corner of Embarrass Lake. Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM 19 Mississippi River Boundary Waters Canoe Area Hill Annex State Park CALUMET Access Point From Hwy 169 turn north on Gary Street. Continue three blocks north to City Park/Depot Center. Trail access and parking available. To Pengilly Gary Street Mesaba Ave 2nd Ave To Marble To Pengilly To Bovey Mesabi Trail Self-Pay Box SM 6 ® Gr Grand Rapids Marble Keewatin Hibbing Chisholm Buhl Virginia McKinley Giants Ridge ® For Mesabi Trail SM Information: Online: www.mesabitrail.com Phone: 877-637-2241 Wheel pass is required for persons age 18 and older. $15 annually or $5 for 3-day special. Available online at www.mesabitrail.com or at wheel pass vendors listed on other side. Photo: seaquestproductions.com Future Construction
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St. James Lake Trail
Gunn Park Trail
Oxhide LakeOverlook
Kom-On-InCampground
Minnesota Discovery Center
Bovey RV
Park
Future Construction
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Hull Rust MineOverlook
GreyhoundBus Museum
ChisholmMuseum of Mining
Fortune BayBoise Forte
Heritage Museum
SherwoodForest
Campground
GrandRapids
ColeraineBovey
Taconite Marble
Calumet
Pengilly
NashwaukKeewatin
Kelly Lake Hibbing
ChisholmBuhl
Kinney
Mtn. Iron Virginia
EvelethFayal
GilbertSparta
McKinley
Biwabik
Aurora
Hoyt Lakes
Embarrass
TowerSoudan
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Babbitt
Mesabi Trail Trailhead at Itasca County Fairgrounds Campground
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From combined Hwys. 169 & 2, turnnorth onto 3rd Ave. NE to the ItascaCounty Fairgrounds. Trail access andparking at north side of fairgrounds.
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From Hwy 169, take 2nd Ave. W or 2nd Street exitswest to 2nd Street. Turn north on 1st Ave. W. Trailaccess is on left and parking is available on 1st Ave.
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From Hwy 169, exit onto 4th Ave. SE (downtown exit).Continue to Lake St., vering left. Trail entrance andparking is on the corner of Lake St. and 1st Ave. SE.
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From Hwy 169, exit north onto Hwy 102 and travel.75 mile into downtown Mtn. Iron. Turn left on go 2blocks on Main Street. Turn right at Mountain Ave.Trail access and parking lot 1 block ahead.
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From Hwy 53, exit ontoHwy. 37.Turn west on 37 (Fayal Road) toFayal Pond Parking .1 mile on leftor continue to Fayal Ave, turn leftand follow signs to parking atSouthside Park.
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From Hwy 169, turnnorth onto N. CentralAve/Pioneer Road andcontinue for 3 blocks.Trail access and parkingis on the right.
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From Hwy 169, exit north onto Hwy 15 into Taconite.Trail access in town at Bennett Street. Parking isavailable at the Community Center and on BennettStreet.
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From Hwy 169, exit north at Highway 25 andtravel approximately .3 mile towards downtownKinney. The Trail access and parking lot are onthe left.
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From Hwy 169, turn southonto Hwy. 65 and the trailaccess and parking will beimmediately on your right.
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From Hwy 169, exit onto Pennsylvania Ave. orForest Street. Trail access and parking at the cornerof State Street and Culver Avenue.
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From Hwy 169 turn south onto Pine Street.Parking is available at Civic Center and trailaccess is two blocks away.
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For Mesabi TrailSM Information:Online: www.mesabitrail.com
Phone: 877-637-2241Wheel pass is required for persons age 18 and
older. $15 annually or $5 for 3-day special. Available online at www.mesabitrail.com or at
wheel pass vendors listed on other side.
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A UNIQUE RIDING EXPERIENCERide for the fun or ride for the challenge—either way, mark your calendar for August 4, 2012, when Great River Energy and the Mesabi TrailSM again join forces in northern Minnesota to support two state traditions: recreational trails and AMPERS, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities. The Great River Energy Mesabi TrailSM Tour ‘12 offers great food, music and family entertainment. Charitable proceeds will be donated to AMPERS and the Mesabi TrailSM.
Now there are routes – and they all lead to fun!The Great River Energy Mesabi TrailSM Tour is a day-long event designed for families and serious trail riders alike. Four starting points allow riders to customize their route, from 13 to 64 miles. At the end of the day, all trails lead to Virginia, where the event culminates in an outdoor picnic and concert. Whichever starting point you choose, you’ll encounter his-toric and scenic points of interest with fun stops along the way. We’ll even transport you and your bike to your start point.
Grand RapidsStarting Time: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. The starting point for the new “Metric Century” route is at the Itasca County Fairgrounds on Grand Rapids’ north side.
METRIC CENTURySTARTING POINT (64 MILES)
1Route
For more information, registration and event updates, visit: www.mesabitrail.com (Just click on the tour logo!)
or call toll free: 877-637-2241
MarbleStarting Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. The Marble Elementary School is the start for the 48 mile route. This is also a rest stop, with music, food and refreshments.
STARTING POINT (48 MILES)2Route
HibbingStarting Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Hibbing Bus Museum is the start of the 26 mile route and is also a rest stop with music, food and refreshments.
STARTING POINT (26 MILES)3Route
VirginiaThe finish for all routes is Virginia’s Olcott Park. Riders can catch the FREE bus shuttle here onSaturday morning to allstarting points. The finish line party is here with food, refreshments, music.
FINISH LINE
&Registration
To register online, for more information and event updates, visit www.mesabitrail.com
or call toll free: 877-637-2241
Registration Fees:Individual: $ 40.00Couple: $ 80.00Family: $ 80.00
AFTER July 25, 2012Individual: $ 55.00Couple: $ 110.00Family: $ 110.00
Great River Energy Mesabi TrailSM Tour ‘12
A Great Deal for a Great Cause
AMPERS ANDTHE MESABI TRAILSM
in support of
COMMUNITy SPONSORS
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What riders said about the ‘11 tour:“Best organized tour in the whole state.” “First timers – we’ll be back! Loved it, loved it, loved it!” “Awesome event! Thanks to everyone who helped out to make this day wonderful.” “Really nicely done. Well organized, well thought out and a beautiful trail. It’s become my favorite!”
“The rest stop snacks are the best of any tour we’ve done, and we do several.” “We had a great time! Well organized and lots of fun! We’ll be back next year. Please be sure to have the same weather!”
Once Again
KIDS 18 & under
RIDE FREE*Thanks to our sponsors!
*When accompanied
by an adult.
August 4, 2012 on Minnesota’s Premier paved bike trail!Join the funMetric Century(64 Mile)Starting Point
26 Mile Starting Point & Rest Stop
13 MileStarting Point& Rest Stop
Big Finish, Food, Fun & Music
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Register Early! First 300 registered riders go into a drawing to ride for FREE. All rid-ers registered by July 1 entered in drawing for a Mesabi Trail Jersey ($90 value)
Kids 18 and under ride free when accompanied by an adult.
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Club MesabiClub Mesabi, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation formed to promote and support the Mesabi TrailSM. Go to www.mesabitrail.com to purchase your Mesabi Trail Wheel Pass, official Mesabi Trail jersey and other great mer-chandise.
Advertising Opportunities Would you like to list your business on our Mesabi Trail website or on the 21 Trail kiosks? Check out the advertising opportunities at www.mesabitrail.com or call Club Mesabi at 218-749-4331.
Due to fuel cost, printed prices are subject to change without notice. Shuttle must be booked with a credit card. Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to scheduled shuttle will be charged a 25% cancellation fee (inclement weather is an exception).
Longer distance shuttles beyond zones one and two are also available with advance notice and a deposit. Group rates are available for groups of more than six people. Please call for details.
Mesabi TrailSM
From the Mississippi tothe Boundary Waters
The Mesabi TrailSM offers an abundance of nature and outdoor experiences. You may choose to hike, bike, skate, ski, snowshoe and, in some areas snow-mobile, along the Trail as it traverses over 100 miles and through 25 communities. These communities offer historical buildings, mining artifacts, early industry and ethnic history, plus other treasures well worth the discovery. For-ests teeming with wildlife can be found between rolling hills. Streams and creeks provide habitat for birds and animals. Grand heaps of earth provide man-made mountains that are becoming regrowth forests lining the edges of some of the world’s largest mines. These former mines are fast becoming a linked chain of watery passage-ways. Come enjoy a quality guest experience in the Land of Mesabi, via the Mesabi TrailSM.
Get your Mesabi TrailSM Wheel Pass: Online at www.mesabitrail.com By calling: 877-637-2241At any local Wheel Pass vendor
rules FOr CONDuCT• Wheel Pass is required for persons aged 18 years and older, using a bicycle, inline skates or other non-motorized wheeled device.• Passes must be displayed while on the Trail.• The Mesabi TrailSM is a non-motorized trail, except snowmobiles where designated.• Non-motorized vehicles and motorized wheelchairs shall not exceed 36” in width.• Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6’ long• Holes or trenches may not be dug.• No signs or advertisements.• Start fires only in officially designated fire rings, stove or grills. Do not leave a fire unattended and be sure fire is extinguished before leaving the area.• No hunting, loaded weapons or alcohol.• Do not remove, alter, injure or destroy any tree, plant, rock, soil or mineral.• Camping and horseback riding are allowed only in designated areas.• EMERGENCY CALL 911.• Report all violations to the Mesabi TrailSM office at (218) 744-1388.• Audible signal when passing.
Snowmobiles allowed within the corridor of these areas only: Grand Rapids to Hwy 61; Coleraine to connection of Taconite Trail, and; Hibbing to Buhl.
Mesabi TrailSM shuTTle serviCeCall the Mesabi TrailSM Shuttle Service and we’ll “portage” you and/or your gear to your hotel or to the next completed trail segment. All you have to do is enjoy the ride! We can also help you plan your trip. Email us at: [email protected]
hours & Dates of OperationMay 1-31: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.June 1 - August 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.September 1 - October 15: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information and to make reservations, call:
218-865-8024 or 800-688-7669 (ext 8024 or 8025) or 218-749-9278 (cell) or 218-780-4541 (cell)The Mesabi TrailSM Shuttle Service is based out of Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort near Biwabik.
service areas and PricingShuttle services are available to trail users from Grand Rapids to Aurora and all points in be-tween. We can transport up to 12 bikes and passengers per trip. Prices vary with distance traveled but are packaged into two zones. For regular shuttle service, please call at least one day in advance.
Zone 1: Nashwauk-East1 Person: $372 People: $473 People: $574 People: $675 or 6 People: $877+ people: Call for details
Zone 2: Nashwauk-West1 Person: $522 People: $623 People: $724 People: $825 or 6 People: $1027+ people: Call for details
Mesabi TrailSM wheel Pass veNDOrs
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Trail Map
From theMississippi tothe Boundary
Waters
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Includes information about the Great River
Energy-Mesabi TrailBike Tour '12
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Marble ChisholmHibbing
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Embarrass
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Coleraine Calumet
Nashwauk
A wheel pass is required for persons ages 18 and over using a wheeled device such as a bicycle or inline skates. Hikers, joggers and walkers are not required to purchase a pass. The Mesabi Trail Wheel Pass costs $15 for an annual and $5 for a 3 day pass. Revenue from Wheel Pass sales are used to support the Mesabi Trail. Passes are available at www.mesabitrail.com or any of these vendors.
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Grand Rapids Itasca Trail Sports 326-1716 316 NE 4th St.Grand Rapids Reed Drug Store 326-3453 417 NW 1st AveGrand Rapids Glen’s Army-Navy Store 326-1201 701 NW 4th St.Grand Rapids Morning Glory B & B 326-3978 726 NW 2nd AveBovey Hollywood Bait Shop 245-1612 50 County Rd 10Marble Ron’s Korner Market 247-7351 Hwy 169Pengilly Swan Lake Sinclair 885-3806 31277 Hwy 65Nashwauk Nashwauk Little Store 885-3105 121 1st St.Keewatin Keewatin Sinclair 778-6140 210 N First St.Hibbing Bikes on Howard 262-0899 407 E Howard St.Hibbing HIbbing Park Hotel 262-3481 1402 E Howard St.Hibbing Hibbing Parks & Rec. 362-5940 401 E 21st St.Hibbing Hibbing Tourism Center 262-4166 1202 E Howard St.Hibbing Hull-Rust Mineview 262-4900 401 Penobscott Rd.Chisholm Chisholm Inn & Suites 254-2000 501 Iron Dr. (Hwy 169)Chisholm Chisholm Area Chamber 800-422-0806 223 West Lake St.Buhl Buhl City Hall 258-3226 300 Jones AveMtn. Iron Spring Creek Outfitters 735-8719 8873 Main St.Mtn. Iron Holiday Inn Express/Suites 741-7411 8570 Rock Ridge RdMtn. Iron AmericInn Lodge & Suites 741-7839 5480 Mtn. Iron DriveVirginia Mesabi Recreation 749-6719 720 9th St. NVirginia Natural Harvest Foods 741-4663 505 3rd St. NEveleth Iron Range Tourism Bureau 749-8161 Hwy 53, Mesabi StnEveleth Super 8 744-1661 US Hwy 53Gilbert Gilbert Get N Go 741-5954 1 Broadway St. NGilbert Sherwood Forest Cmpgnd 748-2221 301 Ore-Be-Gone Dr.Biwabik Biwabik City Hall 865-4183 321 Main St.Biwabik Giants Ridge Bike Shop 800-688-7669 6325 Giants Ridge RdBiwabik The Villas at Giants Ridge 865-4155 6266 Giants Ridge RdEly The Bike Shop 365-2453 225 West Camp St
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4RouteBuhlStarting Time: 11:00 - 12:00 noon Stubler Beach just outside of Buhl is the final starting point and a rest stop. Take some time to try out a canoe or kayak!
STARTING POINT (13 MILES)
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48 Mile Starting Point & Rest Stop
For more detailed schedule information - refer to our web-site, www.mesabitrail.com or call 877-637-2241. Four Start Locations and Times:#1 Grand Rapids (64 miles) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. #2 Marble (48 miles) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. #3 Hibbing (26 miles) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. #4 Buhl (13 miles) 11:00 – 12:00 noon Bicycle Transportation: Since this is not a circular route, you will be ending your ride at a different location from where you start. The goal is to get your bike to your chosen start point and your vehicle to the finish line. We can do it for you, or you can do-it-yourself on Friday night or Saturday morning.
Rider Bus Transportation: Saturday morning from the finish line in Virginia to all start locations: • 7:30 a.m. to Grand Rapids • 10:00 a.m. to Hibbing • 8:00 a.m. to Marble • 10:30 a.m. to BuhlThere is no transportation of riders or bikes at the end of the day. Entertainment: 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. Virginia Olcott Park, and entertainment at most start points Food: Snacks and beverages at six start locations and rest stops. Picnic dinner at Virginia Olcott Park/11:30 a.m. until all riders are off the course (5:00ish)Rest stops: Grand Rapids – Marble – O’Brien Reservoir (Keewatin) – Hibbing – Buhl – Mt Iron
lODge TO lODge biCyCliNgLet us design a package to suit your style! A roman-tic B&B getaway, a family bike camping trip, a trip for two . . . or a trip for 20! The Mesabi Trail Shuttle Ser-vice can help you plan lodging, luggage shuttles, box lunches along the trail, and we can shuttle you and your bikes back to your vehicle when you’re done! Part of your package includes suggestions on great places to eat, awesome overlooks to see, cool historical things to visit, (and practical things like convenience stores and rest stops)! Hosted rides, group rides for up to 25 people, and sag-wagon supported rides are available too. The Mesabi Trail Shuttle Service is based at the Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort in Biwabik, and you can contact us at 1-800-688-7669 ext. 8025. Our direct line is 218-865-8025, or email us at [email protected]
