The Top 6 Lakes around Itasca

Looking to visit the best lakes around Itasca? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Itasca’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Busse Lake North and Main Pools

Maple Lake

Mallard Lake

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Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)
Road Cycling Highlight
Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.
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Busse Lake North and Main Pools
Cycling Highlight
A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …
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Maple Lake
Cycling Highlight
This 17.7-acre lake was built in 1952 and later rebuilt it in 1994 to mitigate flooding in the area. While watercraft are not permitted, the lake is regularly stocked with fish, providing a great opportunity for fishing.
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Mallard Lake
Hiking Highlight
Mallard Lake, spanning 948 acres, showcases the District's largest recreational lake, an expansive 85-acre water haven. Its diverse landscape encompasses open waters, wetlands, fields, and scattered woodlands, providing a habitat …
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