Brainerd / Baxter
Minnesota
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1 |
The beginning of the Paul
Bunyan Trail is Segment 1. From mile markers 0.0 to 14.3 covering areas from Brainerd,
Baxter, Merrifield, to just north of Nisswa.
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Parking area in
Brainerd/Baxter,
the start of the
Paul Bunyan Trail. |
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Information about the
Trail can be found here. |
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| Lodging
in this area: |
| Brainerd Motel Association |
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Brainerd Minnesota
With a 1990 population of 12,353, Brainerd is the regions largest city. It is the core of
an ever expanding service center for area residents and the rapidly growing tourist
economy. In addition to being identified as the major commercial hub and the county seat
for Crow Wing County, Brainerd's service role includes a large number of other
governmental facilities, a major hospital, scheduled air and rail services, a technical
college, and a community college. City government provides a full range of services,
including an extensive outdoor recreational system. Travel accommodations may be found in
23 motels with a total of 702 rooms or units.
Baxter Minnesota
With a population of 3,700, Baxter ranks as the trail region's third largest city. As
Brainerd's western neighbor, Baxter is a major partner in a rapidly growing urban complex.
while its residential areas are primarily suburban in character, the city contains a
number of attractive lakes and many acres of natural landscape. The Mississippi River
forms its southern boundary.
| Trail Access and Parking Areas, and Rest Areas in Baxter |
| Location |
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Baxter (Asphalt, 10 feet wide) |
| Mile 0.0 |
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A major trail access/parking lot and rest area. Interim
parking is located northeast of the trail on Excelsior Road. Approximately 40 spaces and
an Information board are located here. |
| Mile 3.5 |
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This rest area should be large enough to accommodate
groups, and should include a shelter, rest room picnic tables, fire ring, and an
information board. |
| Mile 5.5 |
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Rest area/wetland overlook. This small rest area would
include a pull off, benches, and an interpretive sign. |
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