Paul Bunyan Trail
Bike Trail and Snowmobile Trail - Minnesota
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Townss |
| Brainerd
MN |
Baxter
MN |
Merrifield
MN |
Mile
0.0
While not located on the trail, Brainerd is the largest
city in the trail region, and is located where the trail begins. Brainerd has many
services likely to be sought out by trail users.
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Mile
0.0
The southern Trail Head is located in Baxter at the trail's intersection with Excelsior
Road. There is a 150 car lot across the street at the Northland Arboretum!
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Mile
9.0
This village is 9 miles north of Baxter on the trail.
Merrifield Lions shelter has public bathrooms, as does the North Long Lake public access,
which has a large parking lot as well.
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| Lake Hubert / Nisswa
MN |
Pequot Lakes
MN |
Jenkins
MN |
Mile
14.8
Located just south of Nisswa is Lake Hubert. The Lake
Hubert rest stop has a information board, and benches. Nisswa has public restroom
facilities adjacent to the trail, housed in the same building as the Chamber of Commerce.
Also, a new 75 car parking lot is expected to be completed by the end of summer.
More about Nisswa... |
Mile
21.0
The community of Pequot Lakes offers you public parking
lots adjacent to the trail on the north and south side of town. The town is in the process
of putting in a picnic shelter complete with bathrooms. Look for it in 1997-98.
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Mile
24.0
Gateway to the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Jenkins is located north of Pequot Lakes and is a great place for all of a trail
user's needs.
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| Pine River
MN |
Backus
MN |
Hackensack
MN |
Mile
30.0
The city of Pine River has a parking lot adjacent to the
trail. The Chamber of Commerce is in the process of putting up a new facility on the
trail. This new structure will have bathrooms.
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Mile
38.8
Backus boasts a parking lot, beachside park, running water,
and lavatories all adjacent to the trail.
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Mile
46.4
In the Hackensack area you will find public restrooms on the trail and water available.
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| Walker
MN |
Benedict
MN |
Laporte
MN |
Mile
63.2
Walker is nestled on the western shore of giant Leech Lake and near the Chippewa National
Forest, Walker has been a popular vacation destination for many years. With snowmobiling,
hiking, and biking now added to the traditional outdoor sports, Walker is truly becoming a
popular destination.
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Mile
71.0
Benedict is located just between Walker and Laporte on the Paul Bunyan Trail. It includes
a rest area with pull off, information board, and picnic tables.
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Mile
76.2
With a population of a hundred and one, Laporte is the smallest incorporated
city on all the trail. A good rest stop with parking spaces, and grocery
store which caters to bicyclists and a gas station/convenience store also.
More about Laporte... |
| Guthrie
MN |
Nary
MN |
Bemidji
MN |
Mile
82.4
Guthrie has one of the most attractive city parks located along the Paul Bunyan Trail and
is a must stop for any trail user. Guthrie has ample parking is offers a
peaceful, shady rest stop under towering pines.
More about Guthrie... |
Mile
87.6
Nary has a few scattered houses and a gently rolling landscape, limited
parking. Nary is the perfect place to
rest up for the beginning or end of any ride.
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Mile 97.2
The trail enters Bemidji in a residential area, with bike route on the
street for a few blocks. As it crosses Paul Bunyan Dr S/MN Hwy 197, two
routes are available to reach the northern trailhead: the on-street 1st Ave
to Gould Ave, or the south shore trail passing near the Hampton Inn and The
Sanford Center. The trail skirts the shore of Lake Bemidji, crosses the
Mississippi River as it exits Lake Bemidji and arrives at the trail head in
Lake Bemidji State Park.
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