Galloping Goose – Manuel Mine Lake loop from Cuyuna

Mountain biking trails

Galloping Goose – Manuel Mine Lake loop from Cuyuna

Moderate

3.0

(22)

riders

Galloping Goose – Manuel Mine Lake loop from Cuyuna

03:00

37.2km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.14 km

Portsmouth Mine Lake

Highlight • Lake

Also known as the Portsmouth Pit, this is the deepest lake within the state of Minnesota, with over 390 feet in depth. It's possible to cycle around it, and both the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail and the Mississippi River Trail pass by it.

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9.37 km

Galloping Goose

Highlight • Trail

Every trip to Cuyuna is a great day.. Galloping Goose is a great green trail.

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10.9 km

Galloping Goose

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

12.5 km

Cuyuna Lakes State Trails

Highlight • Trail

This part of the MRT is located near the town of Crosby and runs along Blackhoof Lake. It operates within the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area which offers numerous walks as well as mountain biking. True North Basecamp is located nearby.

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25.9 km

Armour #2 Mine

Lake

28.0 km

Crosby

Highlight • Settlement

A sea serpent sculpture that somewhat resembles the Lochness Monster welcomes you to Crosby.

In this small town you will find a bicycle shop and repair shop which can be useful in the event of mechanical problems.

The region owes its prosperity to the iron mines of the Cuyuna Range deposit.

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31.6 km

Manuel Mine Lake

Highlight • Lake

Manuel Mine Lake is a lake in 36 square acres in Crow Wing County, that is mainly used for fishing. Situated along the northern side of the lake, you will find a multi-use trail system that is especially fun for mountain biking.

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32.2 km

Yawkey Mine Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is smaller than its neighbor, Manuel Mine Lake. Among the numerous mountain bike trails in this area, one starts right from the parking area and circles the entire lake. Next to the lake, there are also several yurts available for reservation through the website cuyuna.com/yurts.

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37.2 km

End point

Parking

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