Great River Energy – Mesabi Trail Tour

This rest stop is 6 miles from Buhl for total 12 miles round trip. We will have snacks, water and local activities for all ages to participate.

The Bruce Mine Headframe is the headframe of a former underground mine in Chisholm, Minnesota, United States. It was built 1925–26 and operated until the mine closed in the early 1940s. The Bruce Mine Headframe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 for its state-level significance in the theme of engineering. It was nominated for being the last standing example of the headframes that once proliferated on the Mesabi Range.

All routes start & finish at the Buhl Park in Buhl - 524 Memorial Drive Buhl, MN.

The Turn-Around for Route #2 is at the Mesabi Trail kiosk nest to Greyhound Bus Museum. Your wristband will be your admission to this iconic museum to tour. Water, snacks, Kona Ice Truck (must purchase on own), music, and activities.

18 historical buses and a 1914 Hupmobile; AV exhibits; hundreds of artifacts and memorabilia; VCR presentation;18 vintage buses, diorama of a 1916 bus being built; outside exhibits of 1940 Art Deco Terminal & 1921 Flag Stop Station; 2 buses before & after restoration; Bus frame and completed bus: 2 converted buses plus a newly added exhibit building with 100's of new exhibits

All routes start & finish at the Buhl Park in Buhl- 524 Memorial Drive Buhl, MN

The Turn-Around for Route #3 is at O'Brien Reservoir - also a rest stop & storm shelter - 34613 Hwy 169 Nashwauk, MN 55769. We will have water, snacks and activities for you to try!

O'Brien Reservoir is enjoyed by many because of it's diverse accommodations and beautiful location. There is also a beautiful swimming area with a fun playground for children, sandy beach and a fishing pier. Cool down for a quick swim also!

All routes start & finish at the Buhl Park in Buhl- 524 Memorial Drive Buhl, MN

This stop will just have tent with water/snacks on the trail.

All routes start & finish at the Buhl Park in Buhl- 524 Memorial Drive Buhl, MN

This rest stop will be at Take 5 Park at 916 Gary Street, Calumet, MN. This rest stop will provide many local activities and library that the City of Calumet and youth enjoy. Water, snacks and air conditioning will be provided. This will be a must stop and close to the Hill Annex MIne (fossil mine). This will be a great place to take break before heading back to Buhl

Tour start and finish activities will be held at Buhl Park, 524 Memorial Drive, Buhl MN 55713

Located high on the Laurentian Divide and midway across the historic Mesabi Range. Families will enjoy Buhl’s abundant recreational facilities and city infrastructure. The Mesabi Trail winds through Buhl offering visitors a panoramic view of the historic Grant Iron Mine. Along the trail is Stubler Beach, which offers a pavilion, swimming area, restrooms/changing rooms, and a fishing dock. Stubler and Judson Pits are stocked for trout fishing and you’ll find remote portage in lakes just north of the city. The City of Buhl also features a scenic walking trail which winds around Stubler and Judson Pits. We will have volunteers there to guide you! Park features three bocce ball courts, playground equipment, a pavilion, a basketball court, restroom facilities, skateboard ramps and an 18 hole championship disc golf course at Judson Pit (We will have volunteers there to guide you!). The campground offers eight rustic campsites with fire pits, elevated tent pads and a picnic area. The Buhl Park will allow tents or rvs to park during the event for $10 fee per tent/rv. This money will be collected and donated to the Buhl Youth Recreation Program. Please pick up all trash and leave how it was left. The Buhl Library is home to the City’s most precious artifacts. Be sure to stop and sample Buhl’s famous water, named, “The finest drinking water in America”, which is taken from an underground glacial river 700 feet below the surface. Buhl Water is absolutely refreshing! We invite you and your family to visit Buhl and find out why the Iron Range is a great way to getaway!