Biking In Cook county

When you find yourself asking: “where are the best bike trails near me?” – wonder no further. These are the rides on every biker’s list. With no crowds and over 2,000 miles of potential rides, Cook County, Minnesota is a bike and biker’s paradise. From the paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail winding along the Lake Superior shore to white-knuckle single track to endless backcountry roads threading the Superior National Forest, these are bike trails you will never forget.

Backcountry and Forest Service Roads

Numerous backcountry gravel roads and trails wind through the Superior National Forest and into some of the most breathtaking country ever to roll beneath your bike. Pick up an official Cook County Highway Map or the official Superior National Forest Visitor Map for a comprehensive list of all roads and bike trails nearby as well as bike rentals, gear, guided tours and more.

Single Track Mountain Biking in Cook County, MN

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Biking on the new Jackpot Trail at Britton Peak

There are two main hubs for single track mountain biking in Cook County, MN. The Britton Peak Trails in Tofte and the Pincushion Mountain Trails in Grand Marais.

Download a georeferenced PDF map of the Britton Peak Trails in Tofte for use in way-finding apps like Avenza.

Bike Map 2021

Winter Fat Tire Biking in Cook County, MN

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Try participating in the Norpine Fat Bike Classic in January

Biking is not just for summer anymore. Winter bike trails are now open in Cook County, MN.

Winter fat tire bikes gracefully float over every kind of terrain due to their build and they are very noticeable. As in very big tires. Make that fat tires. One of the fastest growing winter sports now has a prime presence in Cook County. Our area was made for fat tire biking!

Fat bikes are built around frames with wide forks and stays to accommodate the wide rims and soft rubber for the tires. And those tires are made to ride on soft, unstable terrain, such as snow, rocks, bogs and mud. Cook County, Minnesota has all those ingredients, and the best snow bike trails nearby to suit your pedaling pleasure!

Besides being a new way to have fun, this sport can be enjoyed in any weather, and it takes you places you have never been to before! Think frozen lake shores, iced rivers, cold rocks, and soft snow. Lake Superior provides us with abundant snowfall, and Cook County’s mountainous topography and panorama provide for breathtaking trails and paths.

Zip Line

The Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge, located 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail, is one of the most fun things to do in Minnesota!

Rides & Guides

We have a feeling that one important factor in your choice of visiting our fabulous destination is the many different activities and unique places to…

Rock Climbing

Cook County, Minnesota is home to the lowest point (Lake Superior) and the highest point (Eagle Mountain) in Minnesota.

OHV & ATV

Experiencing the Superior National Forest with an ATV can be a great way to reach some of the more remote areas of the region.

Hunting

Hunting is a long-standing tradition for Cook County visitors and residents because we offer the best deer, grouse and bear hunting in the region…

Horseback Riding

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Golf

Cook County offers award-winning play with spectacular surroundings – it’s the perfect location for a golf vacation.