Recommended Minnesota Trails for the Family
Dakota Rail Regional Trail — West Metro
www.threeriversparks.org/location/dakota-rail-regional-trail/
- No pass required
- Wayzata, Orono, Mound, St. Bonifacius
- 13 miles (paved)
- Multiple stops along the way for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Luce Line — West Metro
- No pass required
- Plymouth to Cosmos, MN
- 63 miles
- Multiple stops along the way for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
LRT Trail — West Metro
www.traillink.com/trail/lake-minnetonka-lrt-regional-trail/
- No pass required
- Hopkins to Victoria, MN
- 15 miles
- Limited stops along the way for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Grand Rounds — Metro
www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/grand-rounds-scenic-byway-showcases-minneapolis/
- No pass required
- 55 miles (paved)
- Multiple stops along the way for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Cannon Valley Trail — South of the Metro
- No pass required
- 19.7 miles (paved)
- Limited stops along the way for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Root River State Trail — SouthEast MN
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/root_river/index.html
- No pass required
- Lanesboro to Houston, MN
- 42 miles (paved)
- Limited stops for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Blufflands State Trail Harmony: Preston Segment — SouthEast MN
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/blufflands/harmony_preston.html
- No pass required
- Harmony to Preston, MN
- 18 miles (paved)
- May not be suitable for all riders—several hills with strenuous inclines throughout the length of the trail. Limited stops for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Mesabi Trail — Northern MN
- Pass required: $5 Obtain online, at an established vendor (see website), or at entry point self-pay boxes.
- Grand Rapids to Ely, MN
- 155 miles (paved)
- Limited stops for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks.
Root River State Trail — St. Paul to Grand Portage, MN
www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/usbr41/
- No pass required
- CHS Field in St. Paul to Grand Portage, MN
- 355 miles (paved)
- Includes some riding on the shoulder of highways and main roads. Portions may not be suitable for younger riders under 10 years of age. Multiple stops for refilling water, taking a bathroom break, snacks. Long stretches where there are no rest stops—please consult trail map.
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