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Take a tour of Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Whether you’re hitting the ATV and OHV trails, biking through scenic routes, skiing across snowy landscapes, or setting out on a peaceful hike, you’ll find the right map to guide your adventure.

Browse below to see seasonal videos, discover outdoor recreation trail maps, and 360º views of popular sites.

Seasonal Videos

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

TRAIL MAPS

ATV/OHV

2026 Itasca County ATV Map: https://visitgrandrapids.com/2026-atv-map-2/

Chippewa National Forest (USFS): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation/opportunities/highway-vehicles-ohv

MN DNR ATV/OHV Regulations: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/ohv/index.html

MN DNR ATV/OHV Registration: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/ohv/index.html

Itasca 300 Adventure Route: https://minnesotaadventuretrails.com/adventure-bike-routes

Beaches

BIKING

Grand Rapids, MN Get Fit Itasca Maps: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://visitgrandrapids.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/get-fit-itasca-city-hiking-biking-map.pdf

Itasca County Biking Trails: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us/274/Bicycle-Trails

Legion Trail Map: https://www.grimba.org/legion-trail-system

Mesabi Trail Interactive Map: https://mesabitrail.com/plan-your-trip/trail-maps/interactive-map/

MN DNR Biking Trails: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/starter_kit/wheels.html

Tioga Recreation Mountain Bike Trail Map: https://www.tiogarecreation.com/trails/

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

In Minnesota, in order for you to cross country ski on the groomed trails, you need a Great MN Ski Pass: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/skiing/skipass/index.html

In Itasca County the Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club works with Itasca County and the MN DNR to maintain the 200+KM of cross country ski trails.

Learn More: https://northernlightsnordic.org/

Itasca County Cross Country Ski Trails: https://northernlightsnordic.org/trails/

MN DNR Cross Country Skiing: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/skiing.html

Mt Itasca Cross Country Ski Trails: https://northernlightsnordic.org/trails/?trail_id=9 and https://www.mtitasca.com/nordic-skiing

Disk Golf Parks

Dog Parks

GRAND RAPIDS, MN TRAILS (GET FIT ITASCA)

Walking, Biking & Hiking Trails Map: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://northernlightsnordic.org/trails/maps/1/zGrand%20Rapids%20trails.pdf

FALL COLORS TOUR MAP

Fall Colors Tour Guide

FISHING

Chippewa National Forest Hunting, Fishing & Shooting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation/opportunities/hunting-fishing-and-shooting

MN DNR Fishing Regulations: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/fishing/index.html

MN DNR Boating Regulations:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/boatwater/index.html

FOREST MAPS

USFS Maps: https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/maps

Chippewa National Forest Outdoor Recreation: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation

Chippewa National Forest Maps: https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/maps

George Washington State Forest Map: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_forests/sft00021.pdf

Itasca County Public Trails System Maps: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us/273/County-Trail-Systems

HIKING

Chippewa National Forest (USFS): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation/opportunities/hiking

Grand Rapids, MN Walking, Biking & HIking Trails:

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://northernlightsnordic.org/trails/maps/1/zGrand%20Rapids%20trails.pdf

Itasca County Hiking Trails: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us/275/Hiking-Hunting-and-Skiing-Trails

Legion Trail Map: https://northernlightsnordic.org/trails/?trail_id=1 (in the winter this is a cross country ski trail and lighted at night)

MN DNR Hiking: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hiking/index.html

HORSEBACK RIDING

Chippewa National Forest (USFS): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation/opportunities/horse-riding-and-camping

MN DNR Horse Camps & Trails: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/horseback_list.html

HUNTING

Chippewa National Forest Hunting, Fishing & Shooting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa/recreation/opportunities/hunting-fishing-and-shooting

Itasca County Hiking, Hunting & Ski Trails: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us/275/Hiking-Hunting-and-Skiing-Trails

MN TRAILS AND PARKS INFO

MN TRAILS AND PARKS INFO: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks_trails/index.html

MOTORCYCLING

Itasca County Motorcycle Google Map Trails: https://visitgrandrapids.com/motorcycling/

Itasca 300 Adventure Route: https://minnesotaadventuretrails.com/adventure-bike-routes

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL - MINNESOTA

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL – MINNESOTA: https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/minnesota/

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION: https://northcountrytrail.org/

The cities of Grand Rapids and Cohasset, MN area both North Country Trail Towns.

WINTER SPORTS

Chippewa National Forest Winter Sports Trails Information

Mt Itasca Winter Sports Center

Snowmobiling Trails

In the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area there are over 300 miles of well groomed snowmobile trails.

Itasca County Snowmobile Map

Itasca County Snowmobile Trails Reports

MN DNR Snowmobile Information

MN DNR Snowmobile Trails

MN DNR Snowmobile Trail Reports

TOUR

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DISCOVERY CENTER

DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS

FOREST HISTORY CENTER

MT. ITASCA WINTER SPORTS CENTER

TIOGA RECREATION AREA

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

In Town Transportation Options

https://arrowheadtransit.com/

Arrowhead Transit operates as the primary provider of public transportation in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota. As the largest rural public transportation system in the state, we are committed to delivering reliable services to residents across 10 counties in Northeastern Minnesota: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Carlton, Pine, Chisago, and Isanti.

https://gomarti.com/

218-466-2784

goMARTI is a free, on-demand microtransit service designed to get you where you need to go—safely and reliably. Whether you’re headed to work, an appointment, or just exploring the area—goMARTI is here for you!