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Nashwauk – Prairie River loop from Pengilly

Nashwauk – Prairie River loop from Pengilly

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3.2

(8)

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Nashwauk – Prairie River loop from Pengilly

05:17

103km

570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.2 km

US Steel Pipeline Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

While on the Mesabi Trail, pass under this US Steel Pipeline Bridge crossing Highway 169. This pipeline echoes the iron-rich industrial past that is visible throughout this area. Another notable, …

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27.6 km

Nashwauk is a historic mining town built in 1902. This town revolved around the Hawkins Mine, which operated until 1962. Today, Nashwauk retains its small-town charm and sits between two inactive open-pit mines.

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39.2 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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47.2 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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67.2 km

Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

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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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72.9 km

Prairie River

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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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103 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.4 km

11.2 km

3.23 km

1.64 km

158 m

Surfaces

87.7 km

14.8 km

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

18 %

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