CLEARWATER CO.

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Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard & Crow Wing Counties

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Beltrami Lake

Turtle River

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Twin Lakes

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Lavinia

Mississippi

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Kenogama Lake

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Spearhead Lake

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Grace Lake

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Washburn Lake

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Minnesota

Paul Bunyan & Heartland State Trails

Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard & Crow Wing Counties

are many rolling hills and curves with grades reaching 8%. For those wanting a less challenging trail, the Shin-go-be Connection paved trail from Walker to just north of Hackensack is an alternative. Currently, 112 miles of the trail are paved: 105 miles from Baxter to north of Walker, 7 miles from Lake Bemidji State Park to Co. Rd. 20 and across the Mississippi River trestle to 5th and Gould. The remaining 8 miles, 2 in Bemidji and 6 in Crow Wing State Park, will be paved in the near future. The region is rich in history, having been inhabited for centuries before French explorers came to the area. Thirteen recorded prehistoric sites have been identified near the Paul Bunyan State Trail alone. The Ojibwe and Dakota were present in the area until explorers entered the region and the logging and railroad industries began to dominate. Most towns along the trail have a rich railroad and logging history. Today, they are popular vacation destinations and provide trail access points, rest areas and services. They also provide a major part of the regional identity and sites of historic interest. Main summer uses of the developed portions of the Paul Bunyan State Trail include hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating. Snowmobiling is the primary winter use along both the paved and

State Trails

undeveloped sections of the trail, however studded tracks are prohibited on the paved surface south of Hackensack where signed. The trail provides connections to many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the county Grant-in-Aid trail system. When complete, the Paul Bunyan State Trail will also connect with the Blue Ox Trail forming one of the longest rail-to-trail conversions in North America, for a total distance of 210 miles.

The Heartland State Trail also provides connections to many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Hubbard County Grant-in-Aid trail system.

Paul Bunyan State Trail

Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park When complete, the Paul Bunyan State Trail will be a 120 mile long multipleuse trail between Crow Wing State Park and Lake Bemidji State Park. Primarily Statue of Paul Bunyan at Akeley located on a former Burlington Northern Railroad grade, the trail is generally level and is wheelchair accessible with the exception of the 9 mile segment through the Chippewa National Forest. This segment may be challenging to some users as there

Heartland State Trail

Park Rapids to Cass Lake The Heartland State Trail was one of the first rail-to-trail projects in the country. It is a 47 mile paved multiple-use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level abandoned railroad grade, except for a four mile segment north of Walker which is on sharply rolling terrain for snowmobilies. Bicyclers can follow level road shoulders along Steamboat Loop NW and Cove Lane as marked. The 27 mile segment between Park Rapids and Walker has a second grassy treadway for horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and snowmobiling. Studded tracks are now permitted on the 20 miles of asphalt between Walker and County Road 76 south of Cass Lake.
Along the Heartland Trail

Views of lakes, rivers and streams are numerous and many are accessible from the trail. The trail passes through northern hardwood forests and stands of jack, red, and white pine, as well as the spruce fir forest community. The occasional majestic white pine can be seen towering over the trail. Common mammals noticed along the trail include whitetail deer, raccoon, red fox, porcupine, beaver and muskrat. The observant trail user may spot coyote, weasel, mink, bobcat, black squirrel or black bear. Many varieties of birds can be seen along the trail including the bald eagle, which has a large population in the Chippewa National Forest and surrounding area.

Construction Notes (as of August 2012) The Clausen Avenue Bemidji trail segment is proposed to be completed in 2013. The connection to Crow Wing State Park is proposed to be completed in 2013.

Parking is also available on the east side of Lake Bemidji in Lavinia and at 5th and Gould in Bemidji. A parking area is located Southwest of Walker on State Highway 34 just south of the intersection of the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, approximately 4 miles east of Akeley. Parking for the Paul Bunyan State Trail is also available in Merrifield, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Jenkins, Pine River, Backus, Hackensack and Walker, east of Akeley, Nary, Guthrie and Laporte. There is one National Forest Service parking lot located off of County Rd. 50 near the Shingobee Creek crossing. This lot is roughly at the mid-way point on the Chippewa section of trail. The Heartland State Trail Parking for the trail is available in Park Rapids at Heartland County Park, Dorset, Nevis, Akeley, Walker, Ericksons Landing north of Walker, Steamboat Landing public water access/rest area and Cass Lake.
You can also check out our website at: www.mndnr.gov/state_trails

For additional copies of this map or other state trail maps, contact the DNR Information Center. DNR Information Center 500 Lafayette Road Saint Paul, MN 55155-4040 (651) 296-6157 (metro area) 1-888-MINNDNR [646-6367] (toll free) TDD (651) 296-5484 (metro area) 1-800-657-3929 (toll free) Minnesota Department of Tourism 100 Metro Square 121 7th Place East Saint Paul, MN 55101-2112 (651) 296-5029 (metro area) 1-888-TOURISM [868-7476] (toll free) Minnesota Bikeway Maps Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Boulevard Room 110 Saint Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-2216

Parking lot on the Paul Bunyan at Highway 34 near Akeley.

PARKING AVAILABLE: * Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. The Paul Bunyan State Trail The southern trailhead of the Paul Bunyan State Trail is located on Excelsior Road in Baxter. From the intersection of State Highway 210 and the State Highway 371 bypass in Baxter, go north 1 block to Excelsior Road, then go east 3/4 mile to Conservation Drive; the parking lot is on the left. The northern trailhead is located in Lake Bemidji State Park. From Bemidji, go north on Co. Rd. 21 about 4 miles, then east on Co. Rd. 20 2 miles to the park entrance.

Tiger muskie statue on Heartland in city of Nevis

This trail requires a permit for anyone snowmobiling or horseback riding. For more information about the Snowmobile State Trail Sticker or the Horse Pass, please call the DNR Info Center at 1-888-MINNDNR or check the website at www.mndnr.gov.

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