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LOCATIONS LOCATIONS OFOF NOTE NOTE Hibbing: Hibbing: North North Hibbing Hibbing history history and and mine mine views views Chisholm: Chisholm: Lakewalk, Lakewalk, Bruce Bruce Mine Mine Headframe Headframe and and Redhead Redhead Mountain Mountain Bike Bike Park Park Mountain Mountain Iron: Iron: Locomotive Locomotive Park Park Virginia: Virginia: Olcott Olcott Park Park Aurora: Aurora: Lake Lake StSt James James trail. trail.
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FOR FOR MAPS MAPS AND AND TOTO LEARN LEARN MORE MORE Community Explore all 162 miles of the paved Mesabi Trail by bicycle, e-bike, on foot, or Mesabi Trail mesabitrail.com by horse! This trail connects all of our Iron Range communitiesmesabitrail.com (and then some) Trail head and provides great views and activities along the way. Park at trail heads Laurentian Divide (found in every community) and walk as far as you like. AURORA AURORA| BIWABIK | BIWABIK| BUHL | BUHL| CHISHOLM | CHISHOLM| EMBARRASS | EMBARRASS| EVELETH | EVELETH| GILBERT | GILBERT| HIBBING | HIBBING| HOYT | HOYT LAKES LAKES| MOUNTAIN | MOUNTAIN IRON IRON| VIRGINIA | VIRGINIA Locations of note: Hibbing: North Hibbing history and mine views. Virginia Chisholm: Lakewalk, Bruce Mine Headframe and Redhead Mountain Bike Mountain Iron Bridgewalk Park. Mountain Iron: Locomotive Park. Virginia: Olcott Park. Aurora: Lake St Buhl Chisholm Gilbert James trail. For maps and to learn more: mesabitrail.com Redhead Carey Lake
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Hibbing Maple Hill
Enjoy Iron Range trails and views The beauty of hiking on the Iron Range is that it can be done all year long. Different seasons bring different benefits to Iron Range hiking. See the blaze of fall leaves; smell the forest as it wakes up in spring. Enjoy the clear white beauty of a crisp winter hike on an Iron Range trail. Spend quality time with your family, friends, or by yourself with one of the simplest and most rewarding outdoor activities possible — hiking the Iron Range. Make sure to visit ironrange.org for more information on lodging, dining, attractions, shopping and events. 111 Station 44 Road, Eveleth, MN 55734 218 749 8161 | ironrange.org
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What to expect Family-friendly recreation NOTABLE TOWN MILESbeach SURFACE area with picnic sites, a swimming andHibbing a fishing pier. Trail loops are two Trail loops Grass Within city limits Maple Hill to four miles long through woods near Park the lake (please remember from to pick2-4 up miles after your dog). Pines and birch make for colorful fall views. Map shows winter-use High-landFamily-friendly and Whattrails, to use expect recreation area with picnic sites, a Lakeview in the summer and fall. swimming beach and a fishing pier. Trail loops are two to four miles long Please obey signs designating trails for through winter use.woods Inside near Hibbing limits. thecity lake (please remember to pick up after your dog). Pines
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This small city park is full of ups and downs, with a pond sheltered beneath the trees, and a peak that features a scenic view for miles. True to its name, this trail system is thick with maples, making it a great fall destination. Getting here from the North: Take Hwy 73 South from Hibbing and turn east on Maple Hill Road. Getting here from the South: Use Hwy 73 heading north to Maple Hill Road, turn east.
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Virginia, MN
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Virginia, MN
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Unwind with nature and the Mesabi Trail on your way to one of the best views the Iron Range has to offer. The Tom Rukavina Bridge was built after iron mining interests required the highway to be moved. The 1,100-foot-long, 200-foot-high, multi-modal bridge was part of a $240 million project TOWN MILES SURFACE NOTABLE completed by the Minnesota Department Virginia 2.1 miles Paved Big views! of Transportation in 2018. According to City Code, Whatpets to expect with nature thetimes Mesabi Trail on your way to must Unwind be leashed atandall within city one of the best (and newest) views the Iron Range has to offer. The Highway 53 limits, and owners must pick up pet waste and Bridge was built after iron mining interests required the highway to be moved. have dog bags on hand. The 1,100-foot-long, 200-foot-high, multi-modal bridge was part of a $240 million
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Hike up Lookout Mountain for an amazing view of the Superior National Forest and this north-south watershed. This 15-mile trail system features 1-4 hour hikes, or shorter walks. Tap this trail for great fall foliage views. This trail system is open for hunting part of the year. The trailhead is just four miles north of Virginia on Hwy 53 Getting here from Virginia: Take Highway 53/169 North for 4 miles. The Trailhead is located at the Laurentian Divide Recreation Area on the northbound lane. More information: fs.usda.gov/superior
project completed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in 2018. According to City Code, pets must be leashed at all times within city limits, and owners must pick up pet waste and have dog bags on hand.
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Trail junctions 12 through 17 are meant for back country. This ski trail is not groomed. Junction 3 to 8 to 17 is meant for skiing only. It is not intended for hiking as it is very wet.
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Twelve miles of trail following the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway from Hoyt Lakes to Bird Lake. Hike through black spruce bogs, and aspen and birch stands. Canoe access to Bird Lake is available and a picnic spot overlooks the lake in the Superior National Forest.
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GETTING HERE FROM VIRGINIA Take Highway 53 north for 8 miles to County Road 131. Turn right on County Road 131 for 1 mile. Turn left on County Road 68 for 0.3 miles. Go straight on Pelton Road, County Road 405, for 2 miles. (405 becomes UT 8116 )
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Getting here from Virginia: Take Highway 53 north for 8 miles to County Road 131. Turn right on County Road 131 for 1 mile. Turn left on County Road 68 for 0.3 miles. Go straight on Pelton Road, County Road 405, for 2 miles. (405 becomes UT 8116 ) MORE INFORMATION fs.usda.gov/superior
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Aurora, MN
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ST. J A M E S T R A I L Circle the former St. James mine pit (now filled with water) on this trail that offers great views with every step of the way. Park at the trail head for the Mesabi Trail at Third Avenue North. Groomed for winter skiing GETTING HERE: From Hwy 100 (W 3rd Ave N) the trail kiosk is located at the junction of Hill Street. Parking at Pine Grove Park to the south. Enter Aurora from Hwy 135.
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Getting here from the South: Take Hwy 53 N to Hwy 37 East through Gilbert and turn east on Hwy 135. Just on the edge of Biwabik, you’ll see the Giants Ridge sign to turn left
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2.2 mi Birches Trail
0.8 miTrail Narrows 1.0 mi North Face
0.8 mi Wynne Lake Vista Wynne Trail Lake Vista Trail FOOD
WYNNE LAKE
FOOD REST ROOM
LODGING REST ROOM
A MAIN CHALET
CHALET LODGE AT A CMAIN
B SOUTH CHALET
LEGEND CHALET B DSOUTH GOLF SHOP
GIANTS RIDGE
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PATROL
SABIN LAKE
SABIN LAKE
Sleeping Giant
0.9 miGiant Sleeping
0.3 mi Ridgeview Overlook Ridgeview Overlook
2.0 mi 2.2 mi 0.8 mi 1.0 mi 0.8 mi 0.9 mi 0.3 mi
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