Construction updates: McKinney to Biwabik: putting in floating bridge is done, need to pave from bridge to Biwabik, and expected to be done by June 30, 2025 Tower area: trees need to be down by 3/31 West Two River to Tower area has been awarded and projected end of 2026 for completion Aurora to Hoyt…
Read moreHello everyone! Registration will open in a few weeks for the tour. We are having construction on our website and hopefully in two weeks we will be able to start taking registration online. If you would like to register now for tour, please email clubmesabi@mesabitrail.com and we would be happy to help you register. …
Read moreHere is some current information on construction for this upcoming year 2025. Buhl to Kinney will be resurfaced but no date has been set. There is still a .3 mile section of gravel, so ride with caution. McKinley to Biwabik should be finished by June 30, 2025. They are to be working on floating…
Read moreHello everyone! We have decided on a date but the route is Grand Rapids to Nashwauk and back. The details are still being worked on. Date is August 2, 2025. Save the Date!!!
Read moreMesabi Trail Conditions 7-9-2024 Near Hwy 97 to Sparta, the sinkholes have been temporarily patched with gravel, so the section is passable for trail users. Please use caution and slow down when crossing the patched areas. Near Sherwood Forest Campground in Gilbert, the trail is passable. Be aware that the city has placed…
Read moreStorm Damage updates as of June 25, 2024: The Mesabi Trail has several areas of damage from the storm event on June 18, 2024, in addition to the major washout in Giant’s Ridge west of Wynne and Sabin Lakes. Giant’s Ridge: East of the Narrow’s Bridge, flooding occurred and sinkholes are appearing. Many of…
Read moreMesabi Trail Conditions June 20, 2024 There have been many inquiries about the condition of the trail from folks planning trips up this way in the next few weeks. The trail is currently approximately 90% open for use. Grand Rapids to McKinley is all in good shape aside from some small areas of standing…
Read moreBiwabik to Giants closed indefinitely. Three sections washed away. It would be a total build. Darwin Myers at Palo Tia Rd completely under water, entire trail. Not sure how fast it will recede. Kelly Lake few sections under water, but I am sure they will dry out faster there. Lake Mine Road is flooded,…
Read moreConstruction UPDATE! East of Buhl, trail is on Whiteside Road, they have milled .3 miles. It is rough gravel and wont be fixed till they can fix Buhl to Kinney route. It is passable, but please proceed with caution. Signs are going out today. Thank you for your patience.
Read moreThere has been a partial collapse of the trail between two culverts on the trail just West of Sparta crossing by hwy 97. It is marked and please go around the collapse. We will update when fixed.
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