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Former Iron Ore Bar loop from Tower

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Former Iron Ore Bar loop from Tower

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Former Iron Ore Bar loop from Tower

00:52

14.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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14.1 km

Former Iron Ore Bar

Highlight • Historical Site

The building that housed the former Iron Ore Bar in Tower, Minnesota, was originally built in the late 19th century as an icehouse and cold-storage facility for a local brewery (the Tower Brewery / Fink Brewing Company).

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14.3 km

Tower Depot and Mesabi Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Tower Depot provides access to the Mesabi Trail, which heads south to Embarrass, Minnesota, and east to Ely, Minnesota. There are restroom facilities and ample parking. To head toward Embarrass, …

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.01 km

1.71 km

560 m

120 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.09 km

912 m

222 m

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Friday 13 November

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