Prairie River – Hill Annex Mine State Park loop from Grand Rapids

03:38

58.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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5.67 km

Prairie River

Highlight • River

The Mesabi Trail hugs a segment of the Prairie River, boasting views of red iron-rich hills around it. The river looks great today, considering that in 1991, Enbridge Line 3 …

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20.1 km

View of Iron Range Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Along the Mesabi Trail you can catch glimpses of the Iron Range Railroad Bridge, one of a few historic railroad bridges that played an important role in the region's iron …

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28.4 km

Hill Annex Mine State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Hill Annex Mine State Park has picnic benches, grills, a covered picnic area, and restrooms. If you head to the most northern end of the park, you can get a great view of the Hill Annex Mine Lake.

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56.4 km

Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The western terminus of the Mesabi Trail in Grand Rapids marks the beginning of a popular paved multi-use path. From here, the trail stretches northeast for over 160 miles, eventually reaching the town of Ely near the Boundary Waters.

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58.3 km

End point

Parking

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