For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Hwy 100/West 3rd Ave. North, the trail kiosk is located at the junction of Hill Street. Parking is located at Pine Grove Park to the south.
Aurora, MN
On the Trail, four miles east of Biwabik is the city of Aurora. Mining is this area’s main industry. The Mesabi Trail travels through town.
Highlights
The former LTV Steel Mining Company can be viewed from a lookout point at the city’s edge. Their Pumpkinfest in October has a quilt show, crafts, and other kids activities. The Independence Day celebration is a favorite with parades, picnics and other special events. In December, the Holiday Heritage Festival offers visitors a chance to celebrate the ethnic heritage of the area with dinner and dances.
Access Point
For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Hwy 100/West 3rd Ave. North, the trail kiosk is located at the junction of Hill Street. Parking is located at Pine Grove Park to the south.
Aurora Access Point
The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse
103 North Main Street
Aurora, MN 55705
218-229-0001
Just blocks from the Mesabi Trail – it doesn’t get any fresher that this! Roasted in house organic fair trade coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, when possible locally sourced & organic, sandwiches, soups, bread and amazing sweets & treats. Open: Mon-Fri / 7am – 4pm, Sat / 8am – 4:00pm.
Therapeutic Hands – Massage & Bodywork
208 North Main Street
Aurora, MN 55705
218-780-3994
Enjoy a massage to pamper yourself or for pain management – specializing in pelvic stabilization to create balance in the body. Massage offered includes Orthopedic, Myoskeletal, Relaxation, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports and Chair.
Therapeutic Hands – Massage & Bodywork
208 North Main Street
Aurora, MN 55705
218-780-3994
Enjoy a massage to pamper yourself or for pain management – specializing in pelvic stabilization to create balance in the body. Massage offered includes Orthopedic, Myoskeletal, Relaxation, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports and Chair.
The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse
103 North Main Street
Aurora, MN 55705
218-229-0001
Just blocks from the Mesabi Trail – it doesn’t get any fresher that this! Roasted in house organic fair trade coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, when possible locally sourced & organic, sandwiches, soups, bread and amazing sweets & treats. Open: Mon-Fri / 7am – 4pm, Sat / 8am – 4:00pm.
The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
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