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Biking & Hiking

Miles Of Trails

The Minnesota Northwoods is a hiker’s paradise. You can tramp through the big woods, stroll down a backwoods lane, walk along the shoreline or even hike a trail that connects three states.

Whether you are just beginning or near professional, the Leech Lake area has an bike trail for you. Leech Lake offers trails lining the lake shores and plunging deep into the woods. Bike Trail Questions? Call 218-252-0823 or stop at the chamber office.

 

Check out Spring Fling

What a fantastic rainy day it has been for our Spring Bike Fling this year! We received over 125 registrations, with more participants venturing out into the rain on our local trails.

County Road 50 Walking Trail

Eight miles of walking trails along the Shingobee River Valley.

Heartland Trail

West of Walker is Minnesota’s oldest paved trail, with miles of beautiful lakes, forest scenery, wildlife and flowers.This 49 mile paved multiple-use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake is a great trek for biking or hiking. During the winter months the Heartland Trail offers miles of groomed snowmobile trail riding.. Walker is a great stopping point while using this trail.

Lake Erin Interpretive Trail

Need to stretch your legs? This half-mile walking trail surrounds scenic Lake Erin.

Migizi Trail

Enjoy 18 miles of paved  non-motorized hiking/biking trails in the Chippewa National Forest along the eastern edge of Cass Lake and Pike Bay.

North Country National Scenic Trail

Part of the longest continuous footpath in North America, the North Country Trail cuts through the Chippewa National Forest, across Hubbard County, through Itasca State Park, and to the Tamarac National Wildlife NWR.

Paul Bunyan State Recreational Trail

Built along abandoned rail corridors, these trails are great venues for easy- going exploration. This trail is over 120 miles of paved trail for biking, hiking and snowmobiling.

Shingobee Connection Trail

This trail is a conglomeration of three separate trail networks that creates a Walker Loop Trail. The Shingobee Connection Trail connects the Heartland Trail from the City of Walker to the Paul Bunyan State Trail that enters the Chippewa National Forest.This trail circles much of the Shingobee Creek watershed which consists of gorgeous forested hills.

Shingobee Trail

Nestled along the rolling hills of the Shingobee River Valley the area offers 6 miles of trails for hiking, hunting, primitive camping and cross country skiing. Sliding hills and a weekend warming chalet are also available for winter fun.

Stony Point Recreation Area Trail

This .82 mile mile of looped forest road facilitates biking and hiking through the Chippewa National Forest.

Back Street Bicycle Service and Repair

Back Street Bicycle Service & Repair specializes in service and repair of all makes of bicycles.  Flat tire service done while you wait.

Northlakes Marine & Auto – Bike Rentals

We do mechanical & collision repair of boats, cars, Rv’s and more.  Now offering sales & rentals of electric bikes.