Biwabik, MN

On the Trail, 13 miles east of Virginia, is the city of Biwabik. There are restaurants, parks, a swimming beach, campground, and boat launches. Area lakes provide for year round recreational activities. The downtown area has a unique Bavarian look. The Mesabi Trail runs east along the south side of town and along Embarrass Lake, and on to the Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort.

Highlights

Because of its location on the Laurentian Divide, as with Gilbert and Virginia, the area offers rolling hills and great vistas. The Trail to Giant’s Ridge Golf and ski resort offers a dynamic corridor along the side of streams and large forested areas. Biwabik has become a favorite for recreational activities. In early December, Biwabik hosts its annual Wichnachtsfest to kick off the holiday season. Biwabik has become a fantastic winter getaway because of the many skiing and snowmobile trails.

Access Point(s)

5966 Minnesota 135
Biwabik MN 55705

Direct access to the Mesabi Trail and parking right off Hwy 135 at the Wayside Rest & Boat Landing.

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik MN 55708

This access point is right at the entrance to Giants Ridge ski resort. Parking at the resort.

6233 Minnesota 135
Biwabik MN 55708

Parking very near the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. NOTE – there is no connectivity to this entry point yet, construction is planned for 2023.

Biwabik (Embarrass Lake) Access Point

5966 Minnesota 135
Biwabik, MN 55705

Direct access to the Mesabi Trail and parking right off Hwy 135 at the Wayside Rest & Boat Landing.

Biwabik Vermilion Trail Campground

6038 State Hwy 135
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-6705 (May to Sept) 218-750-1966 (Feb to April)

Website

Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews + Wacootah Grille at Giants Ridge Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews + Wacootah Grille at Giants Ridge

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

800-688-7669

Website

As you cruise along the Mesabi Trail, stop by one of the great restaurants offered right onsite at Giants Ridge. Relax in the Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews (Main Chalet), featuring American fare + local brews. Or, stop by the Wacootah Grille, located adjacent to the Quarry golf course, featuring an outdoor patio overlooking the 18th hole & Lake Mine.

Villas at Giants Ridge Villas at Giants Ridge

6266 Giants Ridge Road
Biwabik, MN 55708

855-373-4231 or 218-865-4155

Website

Relax and unwind on the shores of pristine Wynne Lake. Choose studio, 1 or 2 bedroom suites, or a stand alone 3 or 4 bedroom villa. Enjoy our outdoor pool & hot tub, rent kayaks, canoes and more to adventure the lake. Rent bikes onsite at Giants Ridge and hop on the Mesabi Trail with our convenient access! Call today to book your next northern Minnesota vacation.

The Lodge at Giants Ridge The Lodge at Giants Ridge

6373 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

877-442-6877 or 218-865-7170

Website

Located right on the Mesabi Trail in the heart of the Giants Ridge Recreation Area. Enjoy 1-4 bedroom condos with lodge décor, full kitchenettes & comfortable living areas. Fitness center, large indoor pool, hot tub, and Aveda spa are all onsite.

Iron Range Tourism Bureau Iron Range Tourism Bureau

111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734

218-749-8161

Website

The Iron Range Tourism Bureau serves multiple communities along the Mesabi Trail, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and Embarrass. Follow us on social media, and visit our website to find out about area events, attractions, lodging and trails.

Green Gate Guest Houses

5748 Giants Ridge Road
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-290-2607

Website

Unique vacation rentals along the Mesabi Trail between Biwabik and Giants Ridge for groups of all sizes.

Giants Ridge Giants Ridge

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

800-688-7669

Website

Your one stop center for wellness & recreation, with direct access to the Mesabi Trail. Enjoy a round (or two) of golf on the best courses in Minnesota. Scale to new heights on our climbing wall, traverse miles of hiking trails, enjoy a round of disc golf or tackle our expanding mountain bike trails. In the winter, enjoy 35 alpine runs, snowboarding parks, world-class cross country skiing plus fat tire biking.

Biwabik City Hall

321 Main Street
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-4183

Giants Ridge Bike Park Giants Ridge Bike Park

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-8016

Website

Tucked in the towering pines of the Superior National Forest, the Giants Ridge Bike Park is the largest lift-serviced mountain bike park in the Midwest; featuring nine purpose-built gravity mountain bike trails and nearly 20 miles of cross-county mountain bike trails.

Mountain bike rental is available on site, as well as lodging, dining, shopping, and other year-round seasonal adventures including skiing & golfing.

The Park is located at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area – you can access the Mesabi Trail directly from “the Ridge”.

Giants Ridge Access Point

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

This access point is right at the entrance to Giants Ridge ski resort. Parking at the resort.

Biwabik Access Point

6233 Minnesota 135
Biwabik, MN 55708

Parking very near the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. NOTE – there is no connectivity to this entry point yet, construction is planned for 2023.

Biwabik Access Point

6233 Minnesota 135
Biwabik, MN 55708

Parking very near the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. NOTE – there is no connectivity to this entry point yet, construction is planned for 2023.

Iron Range Tourism Bureau

111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734

218-749-8161

Website

The Iron Range Tourism Bureau serves multiple communities along the Mesabi Trail, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and Embarrass. Follow us on social media, and visit our website to find out about area events, attractions, lodging and trails.

Iron Range Tourism Bureau
The Lodge at Giants Ridge

6373 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

877-442-6877 or 218-865-7170

Website

Located right on the Mesabi Trail in the heart of the Giants Ridge Recreation Area. Enjoy 1-4 bedroom condos with lodge décor, full kitchenettes & comfortable living areas. Fitness center, large indoor pool, hot tub, and Aveda spa are all onsite.

The Lodge at Giants Ridge
Biwabik (Embarrass Lake) Access Point

5966 Minnesota 135
Biwabik, MN 55705

Direct access to the Mesabi Trail and parking right off Hwy 135 at the Wayside Rest & Boat Landing.

Biwabik City Hall

321 Main Street
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-4183

Giants Ridge

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

800-688-7669

Website

Your one stop center for wellness & recreation, with direct access to the Mesabi Trail. Enjoy a round (or two) of golf on the best courses in Minnesota. Scale to new heights on our climbing wall, traverse miles of hiking trails, enjoy a round of disc golf or tackle our expanding mountain bike trails. In the winter, enjoy 35 alpine runs, snowboarding parks, world-class cross country skiing plus fat tire biking.

Giants Ridge
Villas at Giants Ridge

6266 Giants Ridge Road
Biwabik, MN 55708

855-373-4231 or 218-865-4155

Website

Relax and unwind on the shores of pristine Wynne Lake. Choose studio, 1 or 2 bedroom suites, or a stand alone 3 or 4 bedroom villa. Enjoy our outdoor pool & hot tub, rent kayaks, canoes and more to adventure the lake. Rent bikes onsite at Giants Ridge and hop on the Mesabi Trail with our convenient access! Call today to book your next northern Minnesota vacation.

Villas at Giants Ridge
Giants Ridge Access Point

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

This access point is right at the entrance to Giants Ridge ski resort. Parking at the resort.

Giants Ridge Bike Park

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-8016

Website

Tucked in the towering pines of the Superior National Forest, the Giants Ridge Bike Park is the largest lift-serviced mountain bike park in the Midwest; featuring nine purpose-built gravity mountain bike trails and nearly 20 miles of cross-county mountain bike trails.

Mountain bike rental is available on site, as well as lodging, dining, shopping, and other year-round seasonal adventures including skiing & golfing.

The Park is located at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area – you can access the Mesabi Trail directly from “the Ridge”.

Giants Ridge Bike Park
Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews + Wacootah Grille at Giants Ridge

6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

800-688-7669

Website

As you cruise along the Mesabi Trail, stop by one of the great restaurants offered right onsite at Giants Ridge. Relax in the Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews (Main Chalet), featuring American fare + local brews. Or, stop by the Wacootah Grille, located adjacent to the Quarry golf course, featuring an outdoor patio overlooking the 18th hole & Lake Mine.

Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews + Wacootah Grille at Giants Ridge
Green Gate Guest Houses

5748 Giants Ridge Road
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-290-2607

Website

Unique vacation rentals along the Mesabi Trail between Biwabik and Giants Ridge for groups of all sizes.

Biwabik Vermilion Trail Campground

6038 State Hwy 135
Biwabik, MN 55708

218-865-6705 (May to Sept) 218-750-1966 (Feb to April)

Website

Funding Source

The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.