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Paul Bunyan State Trail
1601 Minnesota DriveBrainerd, MN 56401
In Baxter: From intersection of state hwys 210 and 371 in Baxter, go north 1 block to Excelsior Rd, then east 3/4 mile to Conservation Dr; follow signs to parking area. Parking is available in many towns along the trail. Refer to DNR's website.
About
The trail is paved for 115 miles, and stretches between the Brainerd/Baxter area and Bemidji State Park. (The route through Bemidji is currently on-road.) Scenery includes woods, wetlands, lakes, meadows and farmland. The southern half of the trail passes through the towns of Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Hackensack. Most of the northern portion, between Walker and Bemidji, is more secluded. The trail is used for biking, hiking, in-line skating, and in the winter, for snowmobiling.
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Take a scenic loop on Wilderness Drive around Itasca State Park
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A woman leans against her RV to enjoy a morning cup of coffee while basking in the forest scenery / Andrey Armyagov - stock.adobe.com
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Shafts of sunlight waft through through the trees in Itasca State Park
A misty morning over Leech Lake / Peter Hawkins
Petting oxen at Oliver Kelley Farm / MN Historical Society
A packed Bar Lurcat patio in the summer / Krivit Photography, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis