Category Archives: Trail Conditions
Construction now and Future
TRAIL CLOSED IN TOWER: The reconstruction of the Tower to Soudan Mesabi Trail section is beginning now and the trail is closed for the duration of construction. The work taking place prior to this notice was not trail work but an upgrade of the sewer system running through the corridor. The Mesabi Trail can be…
Read moreNesting Season
It’s nesting season for Canadian Geese, and a number of them have taken up residency along the Mesabi Trail. If you encounter any geese, please keep moving – they are very protective of their young, and won’t be happy being disturbed.
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Water on the Trail
Watch for water across the trail near Pengilly, Buhl and past Giants Ridge near Hwy 135.
Read moreTrail is Open – But…
Recent rains finally cleared out the last of the snow & ice. Our crew is still cleaning up winter debris – watch for dirt & branches on some portions of the trail until that can be cleared. Also watch for trees down between Calumet & Pengilly – those should be cleared at the latest by…
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Winter not letting go…
Our Trail staff finally got out there yesterday, and here’s what they found. Old man winter hasn’t let go yet in the deep woods in numerous locations. Keep checking in, we’ll let you know when ice & snow are gone and winder debris has been cleared.
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Not Open Yet…
The Trail is not open yet…there is still quite a bit of snow & ice in the deeper woods. With portions of the trail impassible, our staff has not gotten out there yet to start cleaning up after winter. Check back in, we’ll let you know ASAP when you can get out there!
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Still Snow Covered
The unseasonably warm weather is melting the snow quickly – BUT – the majority of the trail is still covered in ice & snow, and with the fast melt there will undoubtedly be some flooding. We’ll let you know when it’s open. Be patient…
Read moreTons of Snow…
We’re still covered in tons of snow. With cold temps in the forecast, it will be quite some time before we can even think about getting our bikes out. Will keep you posted.
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2023 Construction Plans
We’re still buried in snow. But just to get you excited – 2023 construction plans include about five miles between McKinley to Biwabik, and about five of the seven miles between Hwy 26 (north of Embarrass) and Tower. That will leave the Mesabi Trail just a couple of miles short of the original vision of…
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The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.