Biking
Go For a Ride in Minnesota
From the nation's best urban trails in the Twin Cities to rural rail-trails through lush forest or wild prairie, Minnesota's 4,000+ miles of paved trails are a cyclist's dream. Many bike trails are along former railroad beds, offering secluded, scenic biking. Some of the longest paved trails include the Root River, Paul Bunyan and Central Lakes trails.
Minnesota is also home to an exceptional variety of mountain bike trails, many of which stay open for fat biking all winter long. From lift-served downhill trails in Duluth, to the legendary red dirt at Cuyuna, you'll find outstanding mountain bike trails across Minnesota.
City Rides
Thanks to a large network of trails and paths, cycling is a popular way to get around in the Twin Cities. Go for an evening loop around Bde Maka Ska, tour Minneapolis’ downtown riverfront or cruise along on the tree-lined bike lanes of Summit Avenue in St. Paul.
Pedal your way around the scenic Chain of Lakes near Uptown Minneapolis / Meet Minneapolis
The Midtown Greenway Bike Trail in Minneapolis / Paola Carlson-Sanchez
A woman bicycling in St. Paul's trendy Lowertown neighborhood / Visit Saint Paul
Mountain Biking
Exploring Minnesota’s natural beauty on two wheels is easy. With 100-plus miles of mountain bike trails, the Duluth Traverse winds through forested hills and vibrant meadows. The red-dirt trails of Cuyuna beckon cyclists to its 800 acres. For trails suited to every level of ridership, head to Lebanon Hills just south of St. Paul in Eagan.
Cruising down one of many wood bridges on Swayze Train / Pinkbike
Skip is one of the few trails at Cuyuna with rock features / Pinkbike
The Lutsen 99er in Cook County is one of Minnesota's most challenging and scenic bike races / Rod Hasse/Visit Cook County
Gitchi Gami Bike Trail along the North Shore of Lake Superior
Grand Rapids is becoming a mountain biking hub year-round / John Connelly
There's no shortage of rock rolls on the Piedmont trails / Pinkbike
Bikepacking in the Superior National Forest, one of Minnesota's most remote destinations / Tom Thulen
Duluth's mountain biking trails offer bird's-eye views of the city and Lake Superior below / Hansi Johnson
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