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

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

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

03:10

58.0km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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

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Start point

Parking

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986 m

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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6.61 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 pipeline burst and resulted in the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history, releasing about 1.7 million gallons of oil into the area, including the Prairie River.

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21.0 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 ore mining industry. Built in the early 20th century, tons of iron ore were taken from the Mesabi Range to ports on Lake Superior.

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29.0 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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58.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

2.43 km

Surfaces

58.0 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

25°C

15°C

44 %

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Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

Prairie River

View of Iron Range Railroad Bridge

Hill Annex Mine State Park

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