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Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour 2025!
Hello everyone! We have decided on a date but the route is still being worked on. Date is August 2, 2025. We should have route by mid January! Save the Date!!!
Read moreRead and Ride event
November 4, 2024, Calumet, MN at Take 5 Park will be a Read & Ride. We invite youth to ride on Mesabi Trail and afterward, receive a free book and even some story time! You don’t want to miss out! Snacks will be provided also!
Read moreFall is HERE!
Fall is here! Our seasonal workers have left for school and maintenance staff is down to one. Leaves are changing and falling on the trail. Please ride with caution due the leaves can be wet, bike can slip. We will be doing minimum maintenance due to staffing of one and lots to cover. Ely is…
Read moreGiants Ridge construction for water line
I wanted to let you folks know that as part of our snowmaking upgrade project we are going to have to dig across a section of the Mesabi Trail that traverses GR property at the base of the ski area. I have attached a map showing the location of the excavation. This excavation will likely…
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Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Bike Tour August 10,2024
Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Bike Tour is August 10, 2024. There is still room available and will be guaranteed a meal! Hurry to register to reserve your spot and also enjoy this most iconic trail section that defines mining, forests, and small towns! Each Rest Stop has snacks, water, and some sort of activity!!!…
Read moreGiants Ridge Community Ride
June 7, 2024 Mesabi Trail with Giants Ridge will be holding a Community Ride from 5-7pm. Giants Ridge has Rental Bikes to rent with a cost for your travels or bring your own bike and experience such a beautiful trail to the bridge and back. Mesabi Trail will have merchandise for sale, offer 3 Day…
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Trail Conditions/Closures/Maintenance 2024
Spring has sprung again!! Snow, warm weather, snow, warm weather and soon. With that being said, we have some construction with closure from Grace Road in Hibbing towards Redhead. They are fixing a few issues of the trail, making a tie in for ATV, and once road restrictions are lifted, it will be done soon….
Read moreSeptember 19-21, Possible Delays in Virginia
Mon, Tues & Wed – MNDOT will be doing inspections of the Thomas Rukavinia Memorial Bridge outside of Virginia. Cyclists will be allowed to cross the bridge, but watch for flagmen and possible short delays.
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Beautiful Day to Ride the Trail
Hey Folks, Saturday, August 20th – looks like a BEAUTIFUL day to ride the Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour – have a BLAST!!
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The PERFECT Summer Job!
Spend your summer working outside on the Mesabi Trail! Now hiring Summer Interns. Must be 18 years old, with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and graduated from high school. Tasks include – operating grass trimmers, lawn mowers, shoveling gravel, painting and anything else needed to keep the Trail safe and pleasurable for…
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The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.