Forum: Northwestern/Central Minnesota Trails

hello, I'll be at a reunion in the Crosslake area in late September. Could you recommend a trial to ride? I hope to be able to get away from the weekend long reunion for a few hours on my bike.:jumpy: Thanks

:( ugh..looks like I'm getting shipped out on a survey project near Warroad, MN. I'm pretty sure there's not gonna be much for riding around there but, I figure if anyone knows, it'll be someone on this forum. thanks

Passing some info on that was emailed to me- Kyia Monday May 4th at 8 am – dusk. Trail work at Camp Manitou. Bring rakes, shovels, picks etc Folks, the Norsemen will be holding their annual Motocross race this Sunday May 3rd at Camp Manitou. As we found out last fall, these folks have...

I am moving to Alexandria, MN ~ please tell me there is single track in that area! Or if you know of any good road biking areas that will do too! Anyone have information? Thanks, Ashley

Just sending out some info on a fun and chanllanging trail near Wadena MN, there are some other singletrack trails popping up around the area, this one is full on ready to ride with improvements weekly. Trail info will soon be on our chamber web site. for now Blacks Grove is located about 2-3...

I know this thread is for trail discussion, but I wanted our partners in Brainerd to be aware of a Legacy Grant Meeting being held in Brainerd. These meetings are being held by the state of MN to figure out how to spend Legacy Grant Money. If mtn bikers want some of this money spent on mtn bike...

Im just curious if anyone knows of any good trails around the crookston or Grand Forks area. Im a beginner and want to start trying some off-road riding...any tips would also be appreciated. Thanks Mncyclist

I rode 4 laps around PLumb Creek today and conditions are, Tacky to Dry there were a few greasy spots but nothing too bad. :banana::jumpy::banana: http://www.midmncyclingclub.blogspot.com/

another short trail in town.

COmming up on the end of march. IM wondering what the trail conditions are on this trail. Ive never ridden this and want to make a day trip up there very soon to ride the trail. Any updates this spring yet? There are no new condtions posts since december. Wondering if anyone has ventured...

The Isanti County Parks Department and the Backcountry Trail patrol will be holding a trail work day on the new singletrack at Springvale County Park, on Friday, October 23rd at 8:30 AM at the northern trailhead on 349th Ave. NW, approximately 2 miles east of MN Hwy. 47, 25 miles north of Anoka....

Wondering if anyone has ridden on the North Country Trail in Minnesota? This mostly hiking trail stretches from North Dakota to New York and is open to off-road bikes. It runs through the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota. Anybody ridden it and is it worth the trip? Thanks!

hey Mark, nice to have met you. Thanks for showing me around. Got the rack fixed up. motoscotch

Where are the best areas to ride in the Brainerd area? I'm keyed into the Cuyuna trial trail. Excellent possibilities. I've heard there is a good ride in Pillsbury State Forest? If that's so, can someone point me in the right direction? I'll be up in Crosby the weekend of the 28th Aug. Thanks to...

Hi there! I'm visiting the NW/Central part of the state from Iowa next week, staying at a lakeside resort on Otter Tail Lake. Since this will be with my wife's family, I'm going to need some away time to ride, and I love to ride. If you all can help me out and point me in the right direction on...

The next trail work day is Thursday, July 30th! I know that not everyone can make it out on the same day, but this seemed to work for the majority of people when I was asking around. Meet at the Plumb Creek/River Bluff trail head at 6:00 p.m! Wear long sleeves, pants, and bug spray. Bring...

I was turned on to some trails by the river. I don't know if they are completely legal, but are real fun. pretty technical single track in places, some really fun descents. Just wondering if anybody had any info on these trail. They are just past the disc golf course.

I'll be in brainerd next weekend, and have an afternoon to burn. Anyone know of any good single track to burn a couple hours on? I've heard French Rapids is OK (although I'm not entirely sure how to find it), but that's really it for single track.

Im new to biking and trying to get in shape this summer... Im looking forward to biking in the woods, down hills and stuff, and i heard of French Rapids in Brainerd. Has anyone been there this year and is it easy enough for a beginner to try out?

Hey guys, I'm headed up to Detroit Lakes this weekend. I'll be up there for three days and am looking for some trails to ride. I'm not going to be able to travel 1/2 way across the state, so only local singletrack please. I'm also up for meeting up with someone for a ride, so keep that in mind if...