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No matter what sort of mountain-biking challenge you seek, Minnesota has the trail for you. Choose from dozens of options catering to all skill levels. Barrel through sloped woodlands "up north" or tackle river bottoms near the Twin Cities. Wherever you go, you'll find Minnesota's mountain biking exhilarating. Here are Minnesota's top mountain biking destinations.

Afton Alps

This scenic wooded loop across the Afton ski slope challenges the intermediate-level mountain biker. Shorter alternate loops range in difficulty from intermediate to advanced.

  • 25 miles east of St. Paul
  • 7-mile main loop; 1/4- and 3/4-mile offshoot loops
  • For more info: Afton Alps Golf Course, 651-436-1320
  • Trail Fee: $7

Banadad Trail

20 mile trail links the Upper and Lower Gunflint Trail systems.

  • Nearest town: Grand Marais, MN
  • Web site: Boundary Country Trekking
  • Other activities: Hiking, xc skiing
  • Lodging: Backcountry cabins
  • Weather forecast: Duluth
  • Tourism info: Grand Marais Area Tourism
  • Getting to the trail: The trail is about 30 miles north of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12).
  • Map of local region: Grand Marais

Battle Creek Regional Park

Take on this hilly, wooded terrain, located within city limits. Trails range from easy to difficult, and approximately half of them are single-track. Pick up a free trail map at the trailhead and enjoy the view from bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

  • Eastern part of St. Paul off of I-94
  • 6.5 miles of trails
  • For more info: Ramsey County Parks, 651-748-2500 or www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks.
  • Trail Fee: None

Chippewa National Forest

Two things are in relative abundance in Chippewa National Forest: bald eagles and water. The park is one of the northern United States' largest breeding grounds for bald eagles, and it's home to over 700 lakes and 920 miles of river. Amid these natural wonders, cyclists will also find an abundance of trails. The forest service has outlined 18 mountain-biking loops totalling over 250 miles, for a wide variety of skill levels, within the forest and on forest roads, including a 60-mile segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. A free map comes with the Chippewa's biking brochure, but for $6 you can purchase a larger and more detailed version.

Elm Creek Park Reserve

An easy, scenic five-mile loop in Maple Grove that runs through marshland, along a boardwalk and over paved roads. The loop rounds Mud Lake, as well as a little pond with a beach house. (The pond works well as a mud-bath rinsing station.)

Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort

Note: Connects to the bituminous asphalt Mesabi Trail.

The combination of cross-country-skiing and snowmobile trails with abandoned logging and mining roads makes for tons of mountain-biking options at Giants Ridge totalling over 40 miles of trails. Race along rolling, grassy 20-foot-wide mowed trails, or tackle the ski hill proper - a 500-foot vertical gear-grinding climb. Rigid and high-performance rental bikes are available on a first come, first served basis.

Gooseberry Falls State Park

12 miles of trails

  • Nearest town: Two Harbors, MN
  • Web site: Gooseberry Falls State Park
  • Other activities: Hiking, xc skiing
  • Lodging: Two Harbours
  • Camping: 70 sites in the park
  • Weather forecast: Duluth
  • Getting to the trail: The park is 12 miles northeast of Two Harbors on Hwy 61.
  • Map of local region: Two Harbors

Jay Cooke State Park

10 miles of mountain biking trails are shared with hikers and horseback riders.

  • Nearest town: Carlton, MN
  • Points of interest: Historic portage of the St Louis River.
  • Other activities: Hiking, horseback riding, xc skiing
  • Lodging: Duluth has several choices of accommodation
  • Camping: 80 sites in the park
  • Weather forecast: Duluth
  • Tourism info: Duluth Visitors Bureau
  • Getting to the trail: The park is southwest of Duluth. At Carlton take Hwy 210 east for 3 miles.
  • Map of local region: Carlton

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Over the cross-country ski trails and through the woods, this isn't a lengthy loop, but it's a pretty challenging ride (which you can do over and over and over). This Apple Valley trail tosses steep granny-gear inclines and speedy descents at you over its 2.5-mile circuit.

Lutsen Mountain Resort/Lutsen Bike Park

Whether you're looking for an easy going family ride, a vertical, rocky challenge or something in-between, Lutsen has it. Trail surface largely dictates the ratings -- easy trails take you over the gravel of old work roads, intermediate trails offer varied conditions on a dirt track, and advanced trails present exposed sloped basalt plateaus. Bring your own bike, or rent one from Lutsen's front-suspension fleet.

Lutsen is the only place in the Midwest with daily lift service to mountaintop trailheads. The bike park offers over 12 mapped, marked and numbered trails to let you know what you're getting yourself into and how you can find your way back home. More than 35 miles of mountain biking trails wind from four distinct summits. The dirt single-track, gravel and rock slab trails drop through the hills and ride up valleys that tower above the Poplar River on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Crisscrossing the ski slopes, Lutsen's mountain-biking trails travel near lift towers, chalets and deep into the woods. Some of the trails stretch across the mountain's wide faces and allow bikers to cruise downhill for more than 5 miles. We rode downhill nonstop on one of these long trails for more than 45 minutes.

This much vertical time is rare in Minnesota. While most Midwestern hills roll with the terrain, the Sawtooths jut up from Lake Superior and rise more than 1,500 feet above the shoreline.

The steep terrain combined with the rich green northern forest and deep blue Lake Superior water create some of the state's most stunning views. From the top of Lutsen's tallest peak, the Sawtooths stretch out of sight to the north and west and Superior blends with the sky on the eastern horizon.

McCarthy Beach State Park

17 miles of trails are shared with hikers and horseback riders

  • Nearest town: Side Lake, MN
  • Web site: McCarthy Beach State Park
  • Other activities: Canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, xc skiing
  • Camping: 86 sites in the park
  • Weather forecast: Hibbing
  • Getting to the trail: North of Hibbing on US169 to County Road 5 the 16 miles to the park.
  • Map of local region: Side Lake

Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

Enter this trail from one of six spots between Shakopee, Jordan and Belle Plaine, and experience a wild ride along the river bottoms - depending on the rainfall. Because of its proximity to the ever-changing Minnesota River, the trail may hand you a tame trip or an intimidating quagmire. Oak forests and savannah make for woodsy surroundings, and the sand dunes will ensure you encounter a challenge regardless of river depth. 35 miles of mountain biking trails are shared with hikers and horseback riders.

This natural masterpiece spans six counties and some 75 miles between Fort Snelling and Le Sueur. Easy-to-intermediate mountain-biking trails wind through about half of it, offering sweeping views of the Minnesota River. Check out either the Louisville Swamp Unit (north of Shakopee) or the Lawrence Unit (between Belle Plain and Jordan).

  • 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities near Shakopee and Jordan | Jordan map
  • For more info: DNR, 651-296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367 (from Minnesota) or www.dnr.state.mn.us. A trail map can be printed from the website.
  • Trail Fee: None
  • Other activities: Canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, xc skiing
  • Lodging: Nearby in the Twin Cities
  • Camping: 25 sites in the park
  • Tourism info: Minneapolis Visitors Association
  • Getting to the trail: The park is about 3 miles west of Jordan on Route 57.

Mount Kato Ski & Bike

Just a few miles outside of Mankato, Mount Kato caters to skiers when there's snow and mountain bikers when there's not. These single-track trails take intermediate and advanced bikers across woods, around ponds and over ski trails. Stop at the top of the hill for a view of the scenic Minnesota River Valley.

  • 80 miles southwest of the Twin Cities near Mankato
  • Over 7 miles of trails
  • For more info: Mount Kato Ski & Bike, 507-625-3363 or 1-800-668-5286 or www.mountkato.com
  • Trail Fee: Call for rates

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

You'll want to call the Hennepin Parks Trail Hotline (612-559-6778) before you ride to make sure the place isn't too muddy, but the six miles of mountain-bike trails here are some of the best around. There's lots of grin-generating hills at this Prior Lake park, but make sure you're pretty good on your wheels.

Glacial ridges and hilly terrain define this mountain-biking experience on 2,400-acre Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Advanced bikers tackle this heavily wooded area. The multi-use winter trail allows biking, horseback riding and skijoring.

  • South of the Twin Cities by Savage
  • 6-mile trail open August through October; a separate 3-mile winter trail
  • For more info: Cleary Lake Regional Park, 952-447-2171 or Three Rivers Park District Hotline, 763-559-6778 or www.hennepinparks.org.
  • Parking rates: Mon.-Fri.: $3.00. Sat., Sun. and holidays: $5.00. Annual and special permits available, call for rates. Three Rivers Park District, 763-559-6700.

Quadna Mountain Resort

Four-season resort offers mountain biking on its 20 miles of ski trails.

  • Nearest town: Hill City, MN
  • Trail map: Available at the resort
  • Other activities: Hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, alpine and xc skiing
  • Lodging: Resort has condos and motel
  • Weather forecast: Duluth
  • Tourism info: Grand Rapids Chamber
  • Getting to the trail: The resort is about 18 miles south of Grand Rapids on Hwy 169.
  • Map of local region: Hill City

St. Croix State Park

Minnesota's biggest state park allows mountain bikers to enjoy at least a few of its 33,000 acres, with nearly 25 miles of relatively easy trails, mostly along rolling, grassy turf. You'll enjoy great views of the St. Croix River, obviously, plus the chance to spot bears, coyotes and foxes. This one's a bit farther afield (in Hinckley), but worth it.

21 miles of mountain biking trails are located in Minnesota's largest state park

  • Nearest town: Hinckley, MN | Hinckley map
  • Web site: Saint Croix State Park
  • Points of interest: St Croix and Kettle Rivers
  • Other activities: Biking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and xc skiing
  • Lodging: 6 cabins in the park
  • Camping: Three campgrounds in the park have a total of 211 sites
  • Tourism info: Hinckley Visitors Bureau
  • Getting to the trail: The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on Hwy 48, then 5 mi south on County Road 22

Superior Mountain Bike Trail

Travel forest roads and ski trails through picturesque Superior National Forest. Loops from six to 40 miles long challenge both the expert and the inexperienced mountain biker. Choose from casual gravel roads, challenging gravel and grass backroads or winding, bumpy off-road trails.

  • 250 miles northeast of the Twin Cities near Lutsen and Tofte
  • 130-mile network
  • For more info: Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association, 1-888-61NORTH or www.61north.com.
  • Trail Fee: None; two waterproof trail maps available for $1.95 each.

Superior National Forest

Five trails in the Ely area run as long as 31 miles and the 14 trails on Lake Superior's North Shore vary from 6 to 42 miles. The three-million-acre Superior National Forest offers primitive mountain-biking trails that are sometimes soft dirt, other times hard gravel, and always a challenge with a scenic backdrop. You may want to call ahead to see which loops offer the challenge level that you seek. Remember the reward: If you tackle the Pincushion Trail on the North Shore, for example, you catch inspiring views of Lake Superior.

  • 265 miles northeast of the Twin Cities
  • 336 miles of trails near the North Shore and Ely
  • More information and trail maps: Superior National Forest, 218-626-4300
  • Trail Fee: None

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Bike Trails In Minnesota

Many trails on this map are either longer or connected to adjacent trails now.
However, it may help in getting a rough idea of where the trails are located.

Mountain Biking

Bike Paths and Park Trails

Mountain Biking


Chippewa National Forest:

Mountain bikers explore the forest on hiking trails, snowmobiling and skiing trails, as well as on logging roads. A Chippewa National Forest bike map outlines several routes suitable for moun tain biking and tour biking. You can get your copy from ranger stations in Cass Lake, Walker, Deer River, Marcell and Black duck. For more information, contact the Chippewa National Forest, Rt.3, Box 244, Cass Lake, MN 56633; (218) 335-8600.


Giants Ridge Recreatlon Area:

Mountain bikers may use the 30 mile ski trail system free of charge from May 15 through October. The mowed-grass trails climb and dip over steep,
wooded hills, tying into l20 miles of trails in the Superior National Forest. Giants Ridge hosts a mountain bike fest each mid-summer and another one
on Labor Day weekend. Lodging, camping and bike rentals are available. For more in formation, contact Giants Ridge, Box 190, Biwabik, MN 55708; (800) 688-7669.


State Parks and Forests:

Fourteen state parks designate trails for use by all-terrain bicycles. Trail length ranges from 1.5 miles to 35 miles. Mountain bike trails follow
snowmobile or ski trails, and are marked by signs with a mountain biking symbol. Minnesota's state forests do not have designated off-road bicycle
trails, but mountain bikers may use state forest roads and trails. Motorized vehicles and hikers also share these routes, however. Many of the state
forest snowmobile and ski trails are can be biked. A list of state forest trails is included in the booklet Minnesota State Forest Camp grounds and
Recreation Areas. Contact Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Information Center,500 Lafayette Rd., Box 40, St. Paul, MN. 55155. 296-6157 or (800) 766-6000 (outside Twin Cities).


Superior National Forest:

This vast, rugged forest of hills, lakes, and streams in Minnesota's Arrowhead region is fast becoming a favorite of mountain bikers. The National Forest Service publishes two brochures that suggest mountain biking routes in the Grand Marais/Tofte and Ely areas. Several lodges along the Gunflint Trail, inland from Grand Marais, offer mountain bike rentals. For more information, contact the Gunflint Trail Association, (800) 338-6932. You also can get mountain biking information and maps at the Superior National Forest ranger stations in Tofte, Grand Marais and Ely. Or contact the Superior National Forest, P.O. Box 338, Duluth, MN 55801; (218) 720-5324.


Town of Milaca:

The City of Milaca has created a mountain bike park on 180 acres of land that adjoins the Rum River. It currently has 10 miles of single track trail that will challenge all levels of riders. Another 5 miles is scheduled to be added in July of 1999. The trails are very scenic and are already being frequented by riders from the twin cities and St Cloud. The trails begin at Recreation Park in Milaca, ride across the railroad tressel, cross the cemetary road and turn right onto a gravel driveway. Ride 200 meters until you see a sign that says ENTRANCE, DEAD MANS RUN on your right. Go up that trail and it is "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" from then on.


Cannon Valley Trail

Cannon Valley Trail

20 miles long, running between Cannon Falls and Red Wing (about 45 miles south of the Twin Cities. You can start in Red Wing on Hwy. 61 or in Canon Falls on Hwy. 52). More information: Cannon Valley Trail, City Hall, 306 W. Mill St., Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (507) 263-3954.

The trail winds along the Cannon River past woods, farms, hardwood forests, pastures, and swamps. At the trail's mid point near the village of Welch, there is a rest stop. Adult cyclists must buy a $2 daily trail pass (or $8 season pass) at one of the trail side stations.


Douglas State Trail

13 miles long, between Rochester and Pine Island (about 65 miles south of the Twin Cities) Dept. of Natural Resources, Attn: JoeI Wagar, 2300 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906, (507) 285-7176.

The trail winds through forest and farm land. You can plan a circular route on a network of light traffic county roads between Douglas and Pine Island. There are rest stops in Rochester, Douglas, and Pine Island.


Glacial Lakes State Trail

12 miles long, between New London and Willmar in Kandiyohi. Trail office: 56 Main St., New London, MN, 56273, (612) 354-4940.

Has a 12-mile parallel trail for horseback riding or cross-country skiing.


Heartland State Trail

28 miles long, between Park Rapids and Walker (about 200 miles northwest of the Twin Cities). Heartland Trail Offices, Attn: Pat Tangeman, P.O. Box 112, Nevis, MN 56467, (218) 652-4054.

Bike through forests, lakes, farms and the rolling hills of the Chippewa National Forest. Walker, Nevis and Akeley each have a swimming beach near the trail. Rest areas ale located in all of the towns along the Heartland. There have been complaints of bumpy spots and grass growing in cracks.


Luce Line State Trail

Luce Line State Trail Website
30 miles long, between Plymouth and Winsted, just west of Minneapolis. Luce Line Trail Office, 8980 Watertown Rd., Maple Plain, MN,55359, (612) 475 0371.

Cyclists ride under a cover of trees through suburban neighborhoods and then through the quiet streets in Watertown. Past Watertown, the scenery becomes more rural, with farm fields and pastures.


Paul Bunyan State Trail

Paul Bunyon Trail Website
100 miles long, between Bemidji, Walker, and Brainerd. Dept. of Natural Resources, Trails and warterways, 1601 Minnesota Dr., Brainerd, MN. 56401, (218) 826-6081.

Blacktopped from Brainerd to Hackensack for a total of 49.6 miles. It goes through eight towns and offers a beautiful view of lakes, woods, and streams. The towns are gearing up to entice bikers to stop and see what they have to offer.


Root River State Trail

35 miles long, between Fountain, Rushford and the Money Creek Unit of thc Richard J. Dorer State Forest (about 120 miles southeast of the Twin Cities). Trail Center, Rt.2, Lanesboro,55949, (507) 467-2552.

One of the state's most scenic bicycle routes. The trail runs through the Root River Valley, past wooded hillsides and high limestone out croppings. Planned for the future, a network of trails called the Blufflands Trail System, will be developed in Fillmore and Houston counties. The Root River Trail now has a spur from Preston to Harmony. The trail is in and paving is scheduled to be completed early this fall.


Sakatah Singing Hills

39 miles long, between Mankato and Faribault (about 75 miles south of the Twin Cities). Sakatah State Trail Office, P.O. Box 11, Elysian, MN 56028, (507) 267-4772.

This state trail goes past farmland, several lakes, three small towns, and through a forested state park. There is a rest area at the railroad depot in Elysian. There are two bike rental locations (three speeds only). Entirely paved with a two percent steepest grade.
(about 75 miles south of the Twin Cities). Sakatah State Trail Office, P.O. Box 11, Elysian, MN 56028, (507) 267-4772.


Taconite Trail

172 miles long, between Grand Rapids and Ely in north eastern Minnesota. Dept. Of Natural Resources, Trails & Waterways, 1201 E. Hwy.2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (218) 327-4240 or (800) 766-6000.

Long sections of the Taconite Trail are now paved. It's a very fun ride and not at all crowded.


Willard Munger

This state trail actually consists of four segments, which run in various places between the Twin Cities and Duluth. Dept. of Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways, 5050 Layfayette Rd., St. Paul, MN, 55155-4052, (612) 297-1151.


Gateway Trail Segment:

It's 17 miles long, between St. Paul and Pine Point Park (five miles north of Stillwater). The western portion of the trail runs through residential areas and parks of St. Paul, Maplewood, and North St. Paul. Trails & Waterways, 500 Layfayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4052, (612) 297-1151.


Hinckley Fire Segment:

This section runs 37 miles between Hinckley and Barnum (about 80 miles north of the Twin Cities). It's named for the 1894 firestorm that devistated Hinckley and the surrounding forest. The train route that many people took to safety is now part of the bicycle trail, passing farm fields, pastures and wooded areas. There's a swimming beach at Moose Lake, near the northern end of the trail and several small towns.


Barnum to Carlton Segment (Douglas Road):

The segment from Barnum to Carlton otherwise known as Douglas road is 14 miles. the missing link in the rail yard is 3 miles. Currently you can ride 51 miles from Hinckley to douglas road without leaving the trail. When the final 3 miles are paved (The missing link through the Carlton railyard is scheduled to be paved in 98.) the whole thing will be 74 miles...all connected from Hinckley to Duluth and from Carlton toWrenshall.


Alex Laveau memorial bike trail Segment:

From Carlton it extends 6 miles to the southeast through the town of Wrenshall to SH 23 where paved shoulders will take you into west Duluth to link up with the Carlton to West Duluth segment. This was paved in 1995.


Carlton to Duluth Segment:

Munger Trail Network website This section is 15 miles long, running between Carlton and the southwest end of Duluth (about 140 miles north of the Twin Cities). This scenic trail runs along a ridge from the town of Carlton, past the edge of Jay Cooke State Park, through hard wood and pine forest and downhill (1 percent grade) into Duluth. Fantastic views of forests from high areas. Dept. of Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways, 500 Layfayette Rd., St. Paul, MN, 55155-4052 (612) 297-1151.


State Park Bike Trails

Twenty Minnesota state parks offer biking on paved bike trails or on park roads within the park. You can rent bicycles at Itasca, St. Croix, and Sibley state parks. Two state parks, Jay Cooke and Sakatah Lake, include segments of Minnesota State Trails. Dept. of Natural Re sources, Trails and Waterways, 500 Layfayette Rd., St. Paul, MN, 55155-4052 (612) 297-1151.


Twin Cities Biking

Minneapolis:

Extensive bicycle path system (38 miles) features views of several city lakes, Minnehaha Creek and Minnehaha Falls, the Mississippi River and the Minneapolis skyline For more information, contact the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 200 Grain Exchange, 400 S.4th St., 55415, (612) 661-4875.

St. Paul:

The Hidden Falls / Crosby Farm Regional Park bicycle trail cuts through the wooded bottomlands next to the Mississippi River. From Hidden Falls, the trail connects up to the Mississippi River Boulevard parkway. The Ford Parkway bridge provides a link to the Minneapolis bike trail system. For more information, call St. Paul Parks, 25 W. 4th St., 300 City Hall Annex, St. Paul, MN, 55102, (612) 266-6400. St. Paul bike route maps can be found at the bottom of this page

Twin Cities parks with mtb trails

Minnesota Valley Recreation Area
This natural masterpiece spans six counties and some 75 miles between Fort Snelling and Le Sueur. Easy-to-intermediate mountain-biking trails wind through about half of it, offering sweeping views of the Minnesota River. Check out either the Louisville Swamp Unit (north of Shakopee) or the Lawrence Unit (between Belle Plain and Jordan).

Lebanon Hills Regional Park
The Mountain Bike Trailhead accesses miles of rolling, wooded, single-lane bike trails that offer a challenge to even the hardiest mountain biker. The trailhead is located in the western-most section of the park.

Three Rivers Park District (the parks formerly known as Hennepin)

  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is the only park i know if with real mountain biking. You'll want to call the Hennepin Parks Trail Hotline (612-559-6778) before you ride this six mile trail to make sure the place isn't too muddy, but the six miles of mountain-bike trails here are some of the best around.
  • Baker Park Reserve has paved bike paths, and a winter only(!) mountain bike trail.
  • Carver Park Reserve has 8.5 miles of paved bike paths
  • Cleary Lake Regional Park has a 3.5 mile paved bike path
  • Elm Creek Park Reserve has an easy, scenic five-mile loop in Maple Grove that runs through marshland, along a boardwalk and over paved roads is part of 20 miles of paved and 30 miles of turf multi-use trails.
  • Hyland Park Reserve has over 6 miles of paved bike paths
  • Lake Rebecca Park Reserve has a 7 mile paved loop path
  • The 7.2-mile North Hennepin Trail Corridor connects Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove and Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Brooklyn Park.

St. Croix State Park
Minnesota's biggest state park allows mountain bikers to enjoy at least a few of its 33,000 acres, with nearly 25 miles of relatively easy trails, mostly along rolling, grassy turf. Bike paths lead from park campground to the beach on Lake Clayton. Mountain biking is available on the Munger Boundary Trail (in the park). This trail does not connect with the paved Munger State Trail that runs to Duluth. You'll enjoy great views of the St. Croix River, obviously, plus the chance to spot bears, coyotes and foxes. This one's a bit farther afield (in Hinckley), but worth it.


Country Roads

Minnesota's country roads show off the best of the state's scenery. Planning a bicycle route is easy to do with the help of the Explore Minnesota Bikeways maps produced by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition to providing details on road ratings, parks and other attractions, the Bikeways maps also include suggested bike routes. Bikeways maps include four quadrant series (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast). Two Metro Series maps (Metro West and Metro East) cover the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To order any of the Bikeways maps, contact the Minnesota Bookstore,117 University Av., St. Paul, MN 55155. (612) 297-3000 or (800) 657-3757.

For lodging, dining and other tourism information, contact Minnesota Travel Information Center/ 100 Metro Square, 121 E. 7th Pl., St. Paul, MN 55101-2112 (612) 296-5029 or (800) 657 3700 (outside Twin Cities). For information and maps on state bike trails, state parks and state forests: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources/ 500 Lafayette Rd., Box 40, St. Paul, MN 55155. 296-6157 or (800) 766-6000 (outside Twin Cities). For information about club sponsored day and weekend bike trips in Minnesota: Hostelling International-Minnesota/ (American Youth Hostels) 125 SE Main St. Suite 235, Minneapolis 55414,378-3773. National Office in Washington, D.C. (800)
444-6111.

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