If you want to cover a lot of ground when visiting a new area in Minnesota, one of the best things to do is to travel the area by bike trails. Central Minnesota has several excellent bike trails to explore. Whether you plan to stay for a week, a weekend, or one night on your biking adventure through Minnesota, one of the best places to catch your breath is Twin Spring Resort near Hackensack. Guests can book short stays if they call 1-800-279-5179. Continue reading if you want to learn more about all of the terrific bike trails in Central Minnesota.
Heartland Trail
The Heartland Trail stretches more than 24 miles between Walker and Park Rapids. It passes through various localities, including scenic Minnesota woods, small towns, and gorgeous lakes. The trail is built along former railroad tracks, which give the trail a mostly level surface for biking.
Paul Bunyan Trail
The Paul Bunyan Trail is incredibly long in Minnesota, and part passes through nearby communities. It is about 120 miles long. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the trail extends from “Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park. It is the country’s longest of Minnesota’s state trails and the longest continuously paved rail trail.”
North Country Trail
The North Country Trail is part of the National Scenic Trail, which is more than 4,800 miles long and covers eight states. Roughly 75 miles of the National Scenic Trail are in the Chippewa National Forest. Approximately 390 miles will make up the Minnesota stint of the National Scenic Trail.
Start Pedaling
Get out there and explore all of Central Minnesota on these bike trails. You know you’ll have a cozy place to rest your head when you book directly with Twin Spring Resort. Whether you plan on adventuring over the weekend or just passing through, our nine lakeside cabins near Walker and Hackensack, on beautiful Pleasant Lake, offer a serene and picturesque setting. Kick your feet up and enjoy the rustic lakeside scenery when you are here. In addition, the 2024 rates are now available without an increase over last year. Guests can book short stays if they call 800-279-5179. Please book early for fall and Labor Day!
