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Walker
Minnesota
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| Segment 5 |
Starting at mile marker 63.2
and ending at 79.4, segment 5 covers areas from Walker, Benedict, and Laporte. With many
bridges and scenic areas located along this segment of the trail it's hard to pass up.
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 The city of Walker
Minnesota is named for Thomas Barlow walker, original
owner of the town site and lumberman in Cass County and several other northern Minnesota
counties. As an important shipping point for logs to the south and supplies to t he north,
Walker grew rapidly during the 1890's. It became the county seat for Cass County in 1897,
and by 1900 contained a population of 500.Today, walker enjoys its position as a
regional trade center for area residents, seasonal homeowners and tourists. Ever tourist
oriented commercial service can be found here. Numerous restaurants and shops line the
downtown streets. The historic Chase Hotel and eight motels provide 113 rooms or motel
units. While there is no hospital, a clinic, three doctors, and three dentists are
available.
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| Trail Access and Parking Areas, and Rest Areas in Walker |
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Walker (Asphalt, 10
feet wide) |
| Mile 63.2 |
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Walker trail access/parking lot. The
existing parking lot for the Heartland State Trail serves the Paul Bunyan State Trail
users who wish to access the trail here. |
| Mile 65.4 |
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Walker Bay rest area. |
| Mile 69.2 |
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At the bridge over the Benedict River, a
small parking area, trailer-in water access, and shore fishing site will be developed. |
| Mile 70.6 |
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At the bridge over the Kabekona River, a
small parking area, carry-in water access, and shore fishing will be developed. |
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