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SaveAbandoned by mining companies more than 30 years ago, this area of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles now boasts regenerated vegetation and clear lakes that draw a wide range of recreation enthusiasts. Twenty-five miles of natural shoreline can be explored by boat or canoe and anglers can cast a line for trout, northern, bass, crappie, or sunfish.
As one of Minnesota's newest State Recreation Areas, Cuyuna's 5,000 acres are mostly undeveloped.
Park Highlights
* Camping
* Trout Fishing
* Canoeing
* Mountain Biking
* Scuba Diving
* Fat Biking
Office Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact
307 3rd Street
Ironton, MN 56455
tel: 218-546-5926
fax: 218-546-7369
email: [email protected]
Getting There
The recreation area is located near the communities of Crosby and Ironton.
GPS coordinates:
Office: N46° 28.723' W93° 58.597'
Portsmouth Campground: N46° 29.036' W93° 59.563'
Miner's Mountain Rally Center: N46° 29.06' W93° 59.563'
Yurts: N46° 29.977' W93° 56.686'
As one of Minnesota's newest State Recreation Areas, Cuyuna's 5,000 acres are mostly undeveloped.
Park Highlights
* Camping
* Trout Fishing
* Canoeing
* Mountain Biking
* Scuba Diving
* Fat Biking
Office Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact
307 3rd Street
Ironton, MN 56455
tel: 218-546-5926
fax: 218-546-7369
email: [email protected]
Getting There
The recreation area is located near the communities of Crosby and Ironton.
GPS coordinates:
Office: N46° 28.723' W93° 58.597'
Portsmouth Campground: N46° 29.036' W93° 59.563'
Miner's Mountain Rally Center: N46° 29.06' W93° 59.563'
Yurts: N46° 29.977' W93° 56.686'
source: MN DNR
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: State Park
Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)
google parking directions Access Info:
DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST (HWY 210)
* Easterly on US Highway 10 to Motley, MN
* Continue easterly along MN Highway 210 to Ironton, MN
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST (HWY 210)
* Westerly along MN Highway 210
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH (HWY 371)
* Southerly on MN Highway 371
* Turn left onto MN Highway Highway 210 (Kohls on the left)
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH (HWY 169)
* South on US Highway 169
* Merge onto MN Highway 210 at Aitkin, MN
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH (I-94)
* Westerly on US Interstate 94 to Clearwater, MN
* Take Exit. 178 (MN-24)
* Turn right on MN Highway 24 to Clear Lake, MN
* Turn left onto US Highway 10
* Continue northwesterly to Little Falls, MN
* Take a slight right to merge onto MN Highway 371
* Continue northerly to Baxter, MN
* Turn right at MN Highway 210 (Costco on the far left; at railroad tracks)
* Continue Easterly along MN Highway 210 to Ironton, MN
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH (HWY 169)
* Northerly on US Highway 169 to Garrison, MN
* Turn left onto MN Highway 18 (Mille Lacs Lake Concourse to the right; Y Store to the left)
* Turn right onto MN Highway 6 to Deerwood, MN
* Left onto MN Highway 210 (Deerstand restaurant on the right)
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
* Easterly on US Highway 10 to Motley, MN
* Continue easterly along MN Highway 210 to Ironton, MN
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST (HWY 210)
* Westerly along MN Highway 210
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH (HWY 371)
* Southerly on MN Highway 371
* Turn left onto MN Highway Highway 210 (Kohls on the left)
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH (HWY 169)
* South on US Highway 169
* Merge onto MN Highway 210 at Aitkin, MN
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH (I-94)
* Westerly on US Interstate 94 to Clearwater, MN
* Take Exit. 178 (MN-24)
* Turn right on MN Highway 24 to Clear Lake, MN
* Turn left onto US Highway 10
* Continue northwesterly to Little Falls, MN
* Take a slight right to merge onto MN Highway 371
* Continue northerly to Baxter, MN
* Turn right at MN Highway 210 (Costco on the far left; at railroad tracks)
* Continue Easterly along MN Highway 210 to Ironton, MN
* Turn left onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH (HWY 169)
* Northerly on US Highway 169 to Garrison, MN
* Turn left onto MN Highway 18 (Mille Lacs Lake Concourse to the right; Y Store to the left)
* Turn right onto MN Highway 6 to Deerwood, MN
* Left onto MN Highway 210 (Deerstand restaurant on the right)
* Turn right onto MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road at Deerwood, MN (Holiday gas station to the right)
* Continue westerly along MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6/Archibald Road to Crosby, MN
* Turn left onto 3rd Avenue SW/MN Highway 210/MN Highway 6 (Crosby Serpent sign directly ahead)
* Turn right onto Irene Avenue N/County Road 30 (Ironton water tower to right)
* Continue to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area entrance
Disclaimer:
To park in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, MN State Park Permits are required.
Permits are $7 for one day or $35 for one year. Permits can be purchased here: https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/Memberships/CustomerPermitEntry.aspx , the kiosks on site (day only) or at the MN DNR office in Ironton, MN.
Permits are $7 for one day or $35 for one year. Permits can be purchased here: https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/Memberships/CustomerPermitEntry.aspx , the kiosks on site (day only) or at the MN DNR office in Ironton, MN.
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- Mountain Bike
95 trails
- E-Bike
94 trails
- Hike
85 trails
- Trail Running
84 trails
- Snowshoe
24 trails
- Nordic Ski
10 trails
Region Details
- 32
- 4
- 19
- 19
- 8
- 8
Region Status
Open as of 30 mins
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 91
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 108
- Trails E-Bike
- 94
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 85
- Trails Trail Running
- 84
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 11
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 11
- Trails Snowmobile
- 6
- Trails Snowshoe
- 24
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 10
- Total Distance
- 129 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,751 ft
- Total Vertical
- 233 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,401 ft
- Reports
- 7,326
- Photos
- 850
- Ridden Counter
- 90,398
Articles
The Best Mountain Biking in Minnesota
Aug 22, 2024 from outsideonline.com
World-class riding is the state’s best-kept secret. These are the top trails, according to a local expert.
Popular Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen: Galloping Goose (Easy Street) Loop | 6 miles | |
| Scenic Mine Lake Tour | 16 miles | |
| Mahnomen: Skills Loop & Intro to Galloping Goose | 2 miles | |
| Mahnomen: Beginner Bicycle Skills Area Loop | 574 ft | |
| The Complete Cuyuna Loop | 29 miles | |
| 10k Ironton MTB loop | 6 miles | |
| Portsmouth/Yawkey: South Drag Line+Haul Road | 5 miles | |
| Mahnomen: Full Loop | 12 miles | |
| Portsmouth: South Drag Line Full Loop | 3 miles | |
| Mahnomen: Rocky Flats, Demo Loop | 4 miles |
Photos of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Mountain Bike
trail: The Johnson
688 | | 2 comments
Jun 7, 2020 @ 7:38am
Jun 7, 2020
trail: Drag Line - North
107 |
May 27, 2020 @ 4:16am
May 27, 2020
trail: The Johnson
951 |
Aug 19, 2018 @ 9:46pm
Aug 19, 2018
trail: New England Clam Chowder
300 |
Jul 14, 2018 @ 9:23pm
Jul 14, 2018
trail: Bobsled Loop
688 |
Oct 17, 2017 @ 7:46pm
Oct 17, 2017
trail: Drag Line - North
230 |
Sep 12, 2017 @ 7:15am
Sep 12, 2017
trail: New England Clam Chowder
257 |
Jul 2, 2017 @ 4:53pm
Jul 2, 2017
trail: Bobsled Loop
414 |
Sep 4, 2016 @ 5:53pm
Sep 4, 2016Videos of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Mountain Bike
trail: Sinter
63 |
Nov 18, 2023
0:51 |
199 |
Jun 14, 2019
0:28 |
12 |
Mar 29, 2025 , Crosby
trail: Trout
4:57 |
13 |
Mar 29, 2025 , Crosby
trail: Switchback - North
6:39 |
11 |
Mar 29, 2025 , Crosby
trail: Roly Poly
5:33 |
45 |
Oct 12, 2024 , Crosby
trail: Bison Run
38:34 |
45 |
Oct 12, 2024 , Crosby
trail: Bison Run
0:43 |
42 |
Oct 12, 2024 , Crosby
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyuna Connector - Southbound | May 17, 2025 @ 1:51pm 1 day | Prevalent Mud | EYawkYetiDude | Please stay off for a couple of days | |
| Cuyuna Connector - Northbound | May 17, 2025 @ 1:49pm 1 day | Prevalent Mud | EYawkYetiDude | Work being done on the trail as well as... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demo Trail | May 18, 2025 @ 7:22pm 30 mins | Ideal | CycleKrieg | ||
| Manuel Access | May 15, 2025 @ 12:49pm May 15, 2025 | Wet | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Man Cage | May 15, 2025 @ 12:49pm May 15, 2025 | Wet | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Haul Road - Entrance | May 15, 2025 @ 12:49pm May 15, 2025 | Wet | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Man Cage Access | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Yawkey Return | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Haul Road - Exit | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Bobsled Intermediate | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Bobsled Loop | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude | ||
| Trout | May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am May 10, 2025 | Dry | EYawkYetiDude |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CycleKrieg | add | report | activity #71959454 | May 18, 2025 @ 7:22pm 30 mins |
| EYawkYetiDude | add | report | activity #71863235 and 1 more | May 17, 2025 @ 1:49pm 1 day |
| danielgalles | wishlist | trail | activity #71830409 and 1 more | May 17, 2025 @ 7:19am 2 days |
| EYawkYetiDude | add | report | activity #71764916 and 2 more | May 16, 2025 @ 7:54am 2 days |
| EYawkYetiDude | add | report | activity #71510637 and 10 more | May 12, 2025 @ 6:58am May 12, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Hanging tree over trail beer the start of 3.5.... | May 8, 2025 @ 7:40am May 8, 2025 | ||
| report | Thanks, one of us crew members will handle it | Nov 28, 2024 @ 10:10am Nov 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun, narrow, and sketchy. | Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:26am Oct 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | Blast of a trail, however unlike what other... | Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:25am Oct 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | Short, tight, extremely tricky, black... | Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:24am Oct 21, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Lake | 5.3 km | ||||
| Larson Lake Forest Recreation Area | 2 | 1 | 5.9 km | ||
| French Rapids | 9 | 9.3 km | |||
| Adventure Studio (Ashmun Hills) | 1 | 11.9 km | |||
| Poor Farm Wildlife Management Area | 2 | 13 km |
Local Badges
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Yawkey Superstar433 awarded -
Portsmouth Superstar453 awarded -
Pennington Superstar682 awarded -
Mahnomen Superstar126 awarded -
Hog Roast156 awarded -
Have Great Skills143 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdrive Skills Area | skill park | Crosby |
Upcoming Local Events
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 95 | 128 miles | 8,658 ft | 44 miles | 233 ft | #43 | #20 | 854 | 7,627 | 15 | 33,150 | |
| E-Bike | 94 | 85 miles | 6,742 ft | 28 miles | 203 ft | #28 | #10 | 8 | 6,598 | 10 | 379 | |
| Horse | 11 | 7 miles | 318 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 2,002 | 4 | |||||
| Hike | 85 | 121 miles | 7,434 ft | 42 miles | 226 ft | #51 | #28 | 6,680 | 5 | 193 | ||
| Trail Running | 84 | 120 miles | 7,428 ft | 42 miles | 226 ft | #51 | #27 | 1 | 6,672 | 3 | 286 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 11 | 7 miles | 318 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 1,998 | 4 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 11 | 7 miles | 318 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 1,998 | 10 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 6 | 39 miles | 1,483 ft | 15 miles | 200 ft | 487 | 1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 24 | 37 miles | 2,480 ft | 11 miles | 194 ft | #38 | #21 | 1,436 | 5 | 118 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 10 | 20 miles | 1,119 ft | 5 miles | 118 ft | #125 | #86 | 1,356 | 17 |
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