Bike Trails

A wet and cold spring means muddy off-road trails. Stick to paved and gravel trails until the trail's in the woods harden up..

Paved Trail - Gitchi-Gami Bike Trail    up to 12 miles round trip    Park at Temperance River State Park. Follow the paved Gitchi-Gami trail on the non-lake side of the highway until Tofte. Cross the highway to the lake side of the highway along Tofte Park Road. Follow the Gitchi-Gami trail until the end of the pavement, near Leveaux Creek. "Smooth riding on an easily-accessed paved trail. You'll wander through State Park land as well as along the shore."

Beginner Forest Road - Onion River Road    up to 6 miles round trip    Park in the Onion River Road parking lot. Bike out Onion River Road, turning around at the end of the road. Intermediate trail continues beyond the road. "An easy and scenic ride on hard-pack gravel. Gentle hills and meandering route."

Beginner Trail Ride - Summit View    3 miles round trip    Park at the Britton Peak Trailhead. Follow the bike trail signs across the highway and towards Carleton Peak. Please no bikes on the Superior Hiking Trail. "This is a gentle introduction to trail riding, winding through the forest and ending at a picnic area with a view of Carleton Peak."

Mountain Bike Trail Ride and Single Track, Intermediate - Pincushion Mountain    4.5 mile loop (trail ride)  2.5 mile loop (single track)    Park at the Pincushion Mountain trailhead. Follow signs for biking trail. Single track loop is accessed from far end of trail ride.