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The Paul Bunyan Trail is the longest MN
Bike trail in Minnesota at 110-miles and it connects the
Heartland Trail, the
Blue Ox Trail and the
Cuyuna State Trail. The portion of the trail from Guthrie south through Laporte toward
Walker is now paved. With the paving of this 19 mile segment, newly
completed in 2010, the Paul Bunyan Trail now yields a continuously
paved trail from Brainerd MN to
Lake Bemidji State Park in Bemidji Minnesota--a
total of 110 paved miles! Another
future paving project in Brainerd and Baxter will provide paved
trail access South to the
Crow Wing State Park. The Bemidji area paving plans include the
addition of a bridge over Bemidji Avenue.
These Minnesota Bike Trails offer all
kinds of exciting outdoor adventures including biking, hiking, and
roller-blading. There some areas available for bike-in camping
and rental bicycles are available at many of the
15 connecting towns.
The terrain of the Paul Bunyan Trail ranges from flat and open to
hilly and scenic. Along the 110 miles of trail there are many
areas to stop and rest and enjoy the beauty of nature in Northern
Minnesota. Hey, bring along your swimming suit and take a dip
in any of the numerous lakes the the Trail parallels. If you
like to 'rough' it there are many campsites to pitch a tent, but if
you prefer to have a few more human comforts, visit the
resorts
and hotels along the Paul Bunyan Trail.
And when Old Man Winter
blows in, fire up your Polaris snowmobile, your Arctic Cat, or your
Ski Doo and have a real adventure on the Trail. However, please be
aware that studded tracks are not allowed on the Paul Bunyan Trail.
Have Fun, Big Paul |
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News Update from Big Paul
July 22, 2010
Paul Bunyan Trail Visionary, Advocate Dies
Terry McGaughey, the visionary and driving force
behind the Paul Bunyan Trail, died Wednesday, July 21,
2010. Terry dedicated over 25 years to creating,
promoting and advocating for the trail. Big Paul, the
Trail Communities, and Trail Businesses are thankful for
Terry's commitment to the Paul Bunyan Trail and are
honored to be a part of his legacy.
Read More About Terry and his efforts:
Brainerd Dispatch Article:
Champion of Paul Bunyan Trail dies
Brainerd.com News Archives:
Paul Bunyan Trail Bridge: Excelsior Road Crossing
PaulBunyanTrail.com Past - Present - Future
Trail History: From Vision to Reality
Paving the
Trail
Tunnel
Connection
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Terry McGaughey celebrates the
completion of the Paul Bunyan Trail Bridge Crossing over
Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN during the 2008 dedication
ceremony.
Terry McGaughey (red coat, front and
center) provided the leadership needed to celebrate the
many successful phases as the Paul Bunyan Trail became a
reality. |
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A "Tall Tale" |
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Trail
Towns |
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Paul Bunyan and all the other characters you knew when you were a kid. |
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With over 14 towns located on the Paul Bunyan
Trail, there are plenty to choose from. We've made it easy to browse these towns at a
glance or in detail. |
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Trail Maps |
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Snow on the trail |
| The Paul Bunyan Trail, at 110 miles in
length, covers a large area. The trail is now includes
110 paved miles. With 7 segment maps and over
14 individual city maps and descriptions. |
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Minnesota
Snowmobiling - Snowmobilers . . . Visit
brainerd.com
for a wealth of Snowmobile info. |
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Mileage |
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Trail
Highlights |
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distances between all the cities on the Paul Bunyan Trail. |
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With so many great places on the trail to
"stop and smell the roses" we thought it would be nice to show a few. |
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Trail Lodging along the Paul Bunyan Trail |
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Past-Present-Future |
| Looking for lodging on or near the
trail? Look no further. Our advertisers and association members have
made this site possible, so please give them a look. |
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For those who are wondering what is happening
with the trail, this area makes sure you know. |
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MN Bike Trail
Maps |
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Tic-Tac-Toe |
Find maps of bicycle trails in the Brainerd Minnesota Lakes area. |
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What can we say? It's
a game. With a Paul Bunyan twist. |
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Minnesota golf courses and
Brainerd golf courses are popular recreation options. |
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The Paul Bunyan Trail has many
vacation options including vacation resorts, hotels, motels, condos and
cabin rentals. Find your
Minnesota vacation
here. |
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Paul Bunyan Trail
Brainerd Minnesota
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