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FOR MESABI TRAIL INFORMATION:
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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.
Marble Calumet Taconite
Bovey
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To Taconite
Keewatin
From Hwy 169 turn north on Gary Street. Continue three blocks north to City Park/Depot Center. Parking available.
10 Miles
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Hibbing
Chisholm
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From Hwy 169, exit onto 4th Ave. SE to Lake St., vering left. Parking is on Lake St. and 1st Ave. SE.
3rd Ave
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Mtn. Iron
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From Hwy 135, turn Parking south on County Road 20. Parking is one block south. Trail to Biwabik is under construction. Detour on shoulder of Highway 135.
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From Hwy 169, exit onto Pennsylvania Ave. or Forest Street. Trail access and parking at State Street and Culver Avenue.
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To Virginia
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From Hwy 169, exit onto Hwy 82/7th Street and continue north approximately .3 mile. Trail access is at 3rd Avenue and 7th Street.
Buhl
Stubler Beach & Campground
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VIRGINIA Access Point
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City Park
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2nd Ave
Kelly Lake
Nashwauk
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To Nashwauk
To Buhl
To Hibbing
KEEWATIN Access Point
Mesabi Trail TM Self-Pay Box
Main Street Main Street Mesabi Ave. Mesabi Ave.
Minnesota Discovery Center
From Hwy 169, turn north on Hwy 65 to parking lot on west side of road. The access is directly across Hwy 65.
CALUMET Access Point
To Gunn Park Mesabi Trail Trailhead at Itasca County Fairgrounds and Campground
To Grand Rapids
Longyear Lake
Downtown
To Virginia
MTN. IRON Access Point MTN. IRON Access Point Park Park
Central Ave
To Hibbing
From Hwy 169, exit north at Hwy 25 and go .3 mile towards downtown. Trail access and parking lot are on the left.
CHISHOLM Access Point
To Keewatin
City Park and Campground
To Calumet
To Taconite
From Hwy 169, exit west onto Howard St., follow to 3rd Ave. E. Turn right and go 1/2 mile. Trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on left.
NASHWAUK Access Point
From Hwy 169, turn north onto Co. Rd 80/Alice Avenue Trail access and parking will be .5 miles on left, just past ball field.
To Duluth
To Virginia
To Hibbing
Lake Ore-be-gone
From Hwy 169 turn south onto Pine Street. Parking is available at Civic Center and trail access is two blocks away.
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Sherwood Forest Campground
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Greyhound Bus Museum
From Hwy 169, turn south onto Hwy. 65 Trail access and parking immediately on your right.
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From Hwy 169, exit north onto Hwy 15. Trail access at Bennett Street. Parking is available at the Community Center and on Bennett Street.
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.
Mississippi River
To Hibbing
To Bovey
Wisconsin Ave
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A wheel pass is required for ages 18 and older using wheels on the trail. Cost is $15 annually or $5 for 3-days. Available online at mesabitrail.com or at pass vendors listed on other side. Join Club Mesabi and get a FREE wheel pass! See other side of this map for more information!
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A Wheel Pass needed to ride the Mesabi TrailTM. Pick one up: • Online at mesabitrail.com • At any local Wheel Pass vendor • At self pay boxes along the Trail
Lodge to Lodge Bicycling We design each package to suit your individual needs. We can help you plan lodging, luggage shuttles, and can shuttle you and your bikes back to your vehicle. Itineraries can include suggestions on great places to eat, cool historical sites to visit, and practical things like convenience stores and rest stops. Sag-wagon supported rides are available also. Please email: mesabi.shuttle@gmail.com or text: 218-780-4541 (c)
A wheel pass is required for ages 18 and over using a wheeled device such as a bicycle or inline skates. Hikers, joggers, walkers and people with disabilities are not required to purchase a pass. Cost is $15 for an annual and $5 for a three-day pass. Revenue from Wheel Pass sales helps support the Mesabi Trail. Passes are available at mesabitrail.com, at any of these vendors, or at self-pay boxes along the Trail.
Call the Mesabi Trail Shuttle Service and we’ll “portage” you and/or your gear to your hotel or vehicle - all you have to do is enjoy the ride!
Join the Club!
Hours & Dates of Operation
Have you fallen in love with the Mesabi Trail? Show your love by joining Club Mesabi! Membership supports the Mesabi Trail, plus you get some great perks, like your annual wheel pass, discounts from local businesses, on Trail merchandise and the Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour.
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The Mesabi Trail offers an abundance of natural and outdoor experiences. Bike, hike, skate, ski, snowshoe and in some areas snowmobile, along the Trail as it traverses over 135 miles through 28 communities. Explore historic buildings, mining artifacts, early industry and ethnic history, plus other treasures well worth the discovery. Forests 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 passageways. Come enjoy a quality guest experience in the Land of Mesabi, via the Mesabi Trail.
Love the trail ?
Available Friday to Wednesday, dark on Thursday May 1-31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m./June 1-Sept. 30: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 1-15: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - weather dependent
For more information and to make reservations: text : 218-780-4541 or email: mesabi.shuttle@gmail.com (The Mesabi Trail Shuttle is based out of Eveleth, MN)
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Service Areas and Pricing
mesabitrail.com 218-749-4331 PO Box 139, Virginia, MN 55792 tourinfo@mesabitrail.com
Shuttle services available from Grand Rapids to Ely and all points in between. Up to 4 bikes & passengers per trip. (Larger groups, please call for pricing.) Rates determined by distance and drive time based from the Mesabi Trail Station in Eveleth. For example: pick up in Grand Rapids, drop off in Virginia (120 miles, 2 1/2 hours) = $89 for one rider. Hibbing to Virginia (50 miles, 1 1/4 hours) = $39 for one rider. Add $10 for each additional rider up to 4. Rates for larger groups are available, please email Tower Soudan for details. Recumbent, tandem, or e-bikes may incur an extra charge.
Rules for Conduct • Wheel Pass required for ages 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 Trail 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. 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 Trail office at (218) 744-1388. • Audible signal when passing: “on your left”
Buhl Kinney
Keewatin
Nashwauk Marble
Chisholm
Hibbing
Coleraine Calumet Grand Rapids
Mtn. Iron
Ely Winton
Embarrass Virginia Biwabik
Eveleth Gilbert
McKinley
Due to fuel cost, printed prices are subject to change without notice. Shuttle must be booked with a credit card. The Shuttle is not an on-call service, except in cases of emergency. For regular shuttle service, please call at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to scheduled shuttle will be charged a 25% cancellation fee (inclement weather is an exception). Grand Rapids ............. 60 miles Coleraine .................... 50 miles Marble ........................ 42 miles Calumet ...................... 40 miles Nashwauk .................. 35 miles Keewatin .................... 30 miles Hibbing ....................... 25 miles Chisholm .................... 22 miles Buhl ............................ 16 miles
Snowmobiles allowed within the corridor of these areas only: Grand Rapids to Hwy 61; Coleraine to connection of Taconite Trail, and; Hibbing to Buhl.
Mountain Iron ............. 9 miles Virginia ........................ 6 miles Gilbert ......................... 4 miles McKinley .................... 9 miles Biwabik ....................... 12 miles Aurora/Giants Ridge... 17 miles Embarrass ................. 30 miles Babbitt........................ 45 miles Ely .............................. 55 miles
Towns are listed from West to East. All Numbers (218) Area Code Grand Rapids Itasca Trail Sports 326-1716 316 NE 4th St. Grand Rapids Glen’s Army-Navy Store 326-1201 701 NW 4th St. Grand Rapids TimberLake Lodge 866-800-2200 144 SE 17th St. Grand Rapids Green Heron B&B 999-5795 2810 Meyers Bay Rd Marble Ron’s Korner Market 247-7351 Hwy 169 Pengilly Swan Lake Sinclair 885-3806 31277 Hwy 65 Nashwauk Nashwauk Little Store 885-3105 121 1st St. 778-6140 210 N First St. Keewatin Keewatin Sinclair Hibbing Bikes on Howard 262-0899 407 E Howard St. Hibbing Chamber of Commerce 262-3895 211 Howard St. Hibbing Greyhound Bus Museum 263-5814 1201 Greyhound Blvd Hibbing HIbbing Park Hotel 262-3481 1402 E Howard St. Hibbing Hibbing Tourism Center 262-4166 1202 E Howard St. Chisholm Chisholm Inn & Suites 254-2000 501 Iron Dr. (Hwy 169) Chisholm Chisholm Area Chamber 800-422-0806 223 West Lake St. Chisholm MN Discovery Center 800-372-6437 801 Hwy 169 Buhl City Hall 258-3226 300 Jones Ave Buhl Mtn. Iron Holiday Inn Express/Suites 741-7411 8570 Rock Ridge Rd AmericInn Lodge & Suites 741-7839 5480 Mtn. Iron Drive Mtn. Iron Virginia Mesabi Recreation 749-6719 720 9th St. N Virginia Natural Harvest Foods 741-4663 732 4th St. N The Shop Coffee House 248-8157 235 Chestnut Street Virginia Eveleth Iron Range Tourism Bureau 749-8161 111 Station 44 Road Super 8 744-1661 Eveleth 1080 Industrial Park Dr. Gilbert Sherwood Forest Cmpgnd 748-2221 301 Ore-Be-Gone Dr. Biwabik Biwabik City Hall 865-4183 321 Main St. Giants Ridge (Gift Shop) 800-688-7669 6329 Wynne Creek Dr. Biwabik Soudan Soudan’s Only Store 753-2205 24 Main Street Ely Piragis Northwoods Co. 365-6745 105 N. Central Ave. Ely Ely Bike & Kicksled 365-2453 125 N. Central Ave.
Longer distance shuttles are available with advance notice and a deposit. Group rates are available for more than 8 people. Please call or email for details.
What riders say about the tour . . . “So well planned, and everyone is so helpful and friendly! Beautiful trail! Great music and great t-shirts!” “This is an awesome, well-organized and beautiful tour!”
Includes information about the
2019 Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Bike Tour
Winton
Soudan
Virginia
10 Mile Start & Rest Stop
Big finish, food, fun and music at Gunn Park
Bovey
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24 Mile Start & Rest Stop
Nashwauk
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Marble Calumet
Taconite Coleraine
Choose from
Rest Stop
Keewatin
Chisholm
Kelly Lake
Buhl
Hibbing 52 Mile Start & Rest Stop
Pengilly
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Embarrass
Mtn. Iron Virginia Kinney
Rest Stop Eveleth
72 Mile Start
Giants Ridge
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• The bridge is 92’ wide and 1,132’ long.
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fourroutes – and they all lead to fun!
• Spanning the entire northeast side, the Mesabi Trail™ is 14’ wide and offers an amazing view of the Rouchleau pit. • It’s the tallest bridge in the state at 200’ above the water’s surface. • Estimated cost - $220 million. • Bridge took three years to construct.
The Great River Energy Mesabi Trail™ Tour is designed for families and serious trail riders alike. Four starting McKinley points allow riders to customize their route, from 10 to 72 miles. At the end of the day, all trails lead to Grand Rapids, for a picnic and concert. Whichever start point you choose, you’ll encounter historic and scenic points of Coleraine Virginia interest with fun stops along the way. We’ll even transport you and your bike toBuhl your start point. Grand Gilbert
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START POINT (72 MILES)
Gilbert
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START POINT (52 MILES)
Buhl
Starting Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Starting Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
The 72 mile route starts at the Gilbert Hockey Arena. This route takes riders across the tallest bridge Minnesota.
The Buhl Curling Club is the start of the 52 mile route. There’s also a rest stop with food and music at Stubler Beach.
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Grand Rapids
Starting Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Starting Time: 11:00 - 12:00 noon
Riders start the 25 mile route at the Nashwauk Hockey Arena. Also a rest stop with food and music.
The 10 mile route starts at the Mesabi Trail Kiosk in Taconite. This is also a rest stop.
Check out the new finish line at Gunn Park. Riders can catch the FREE bus shuttle here on Saturday morning to all starting points. The finish line party is here with a picnic and music.
For more detailed schedule information:
mesabitrail.com or 877-637-2241
Bicycle Transportation: This is NOT a circular route, you’ll end your ride at a location different from your start. To utilize our transportation, the goal is: Friday night - get your BIKE to your chosen start point (which we can do for you, or you can do yourself). Saturday morning - get your VEHICLE to the finish line, then grab a bus to take you to your start point where your bike is waiting. When you finish the tour - your vehicle is there and you can head home at your convenience.
This year the 72-mile tour route will once again cross the new bridge just outside of Virginia. Here are a few bridge “fun” facts:
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Gilbert to Grand Rapids - 72 miles Buhl to Grand Rapids - 52 miles Nashwauk to Grand Rapids - 24 miles Taconite to Grand Rapids - 10 miles
Stop and enjoy the view . . . it’s guaranteed to impress!
Grand Rapids
For more info, registration & event updates:
Choose from these four routes
Join the funon Minnesota’s Premier paved bike trail! &
Ride for the fun or for the challenge - either way, mark your calendar for Saturday August 3, 2019, when Great River Energy and the Mesabi Trail join forces in northern Minnesota to present the most fun you can have on two Kids 18 & under rid wheels! The Great River e FR Thanks to EE! Energy Mesabi Trail BlueCro Tour offers a great ride, s BlueShie s ld great food, and great Minneso Blue Cro ta ss® and Blue Shie Minneso music – all while ta and ld® of profit inde Blue Plus® are no pe nof the Blue ndent licensees enjoying one of the best Cross an d Blue Shield As sociation trails in Minnesota.
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Entertainment: At the finish line, and at most start points. Food: Snacks and beverages at five rest stops. Picnic dinner at finish line.
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mesabitrail.com or toll free: 877-637-2241
Registration Fees: AFTER JULY 24, 2019 Individual........ $45.00 Couple ............. $90.00 Family .............. $90.00
Individual ....... $60.00 Couple ........... $120.00 Family ............ $120.00
Kids 18 and under ride free when accompanied by an adult.
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Contact Club Mesabi at 218-749-4331 about group discounts including – scout troops, church groups, bike clubs, family reunions or workplace wellness programs. SUPPORTING SPONSORS
HIBBING DAILY TRIBUNE
Rider Bus Transportation: Saturday morning from the finish line in Grand Rapids to all start locations: • 7:00 a.m. to Gilbert • 10:00 a.m. to Nashwauk • 8:00 a.m. to Buhl • 10:30 a.m. to Taconite There is no transportation of bikes/riders at the end of day.
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