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Match Made in Heaven

The Grand Rapids, Minnesota area has over 100 miles of bike trails that you can ride all seasons. In the Winter, we suggest: Tioga Recreation Area  (25+ mile world-class, purpose-built multi-level mountain bike trails), Chippewa National Forest trail roads, and Legion Trail.

Over the River & Through the Woods

Find yourself off the beaten path on one of the many trails in the Grand Rapids area. From novice to expert, there are trails for you with nature scenes that will take your breath away.

CHOOSE YOUR BIKING/HIKING ADVENTURE:

  • Tioga Recreation Area Map

  • Mesabi Trail Map

  • Pedal Mesabi

  • Legion Trails Map

  • Get Fit Itasca Interactive Map

  • City of Grand Rapids Trail Map

  • Itasca County Trail Maps

  • Minnesota DNR Hiking Resources

  • Trails.com

  • GRIMBA (Grand Rapids and Itasca Mountain Bike Association)

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Trail Closures

10-28-25: Mesabi Trail section south of County Road 61 under temporary construction.  Trail closed signs are posted on the trail.  A large dip will be repaired.  This construction is occurring at the curve before the trail crosses north on Co Rd 61.

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Wildfire Alerts

At this time there are no wildfires in the Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area. The wildfire smoke from the Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County fires has moved into the greater Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area today. Predictions with wind and weather conditions that it will clear up significantly this weekend (July 17-19, 2026). Below are some resources and updated information regarding the air quality and wildfires in Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County:

MN DNR Wildfire Updates/Alerts:
 https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html

US Forest Department, Superior National Forest Updates/Alerts: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts

MPCA Information:
 https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-wildfire-smoke-for-wednesday-july-15-through-friday-july-17-for-east-0

INCI Information : 
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mnsuf-july-2026-superior-nf-wildfires/superior-national-forest-and-july-lightning-event-combined-daily-update-07-14-2026