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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 1 month
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- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
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- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
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Riding Area
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Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
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Stairs
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Cabin
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Ranger Station
Summit
Other
Abandoned 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: cuyuna.statepark@state.mn.us
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: cuyuna.statepark@state.mn.us
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
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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Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 14 hours ago
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #59
- State Ranking
- #1
- Trails (view details)
- 78
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 78
- Trails E-Bike
- 74
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 58
- Total Distance
- 53 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,194 ft
- Total Vertical
- 214 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,402 ft
- Reports
- 1,612
- Photos
- 112
- Ridden Counter
- 20,539
Popular Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Yesterday
- 10 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 39 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
Photos of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Mountain Bike
trail: Hopper Hill
11 |
Sep 6, 2019 @ 7:48pm
Sep 6, 2019
trail: Galloping Goose - South
14 |
Sep 5, 2019 @ 6:08pm
Sep 5, 2019
trail: Timber Shaft - T1
17 |
Aug 14, 2019 @ 7:39pm
Aug 14, 2019
trail: Tugger
12 |
Aug 14, 2019 @ 7:24pm
Aug 14, 2019Videos of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Mountain Bike
trail: Cuyuna Lakes State Trail
0:51 |
136 |
Jun 14, 2019
trail: Screamer
1:18 |
215 |
Jan 6, 2019 , Crosby
trail: Chute
4:06 |
174 |
Jan 6, 2019 , Crosby
trail: Man Cage
5:01 |
150 |
Oct 2, 2018 , Crosby
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Town Access | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| Haul Road - Entrance | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| Haul Road - Exit | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| Drag Line - North | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| Drag Line - South | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| Little Rock | Oct 14, 2019 @ 3:40pm 14 hours | Dry | CycleKrieg CLMTBC | ||
| True North Basecamp Access | Sep 15, 2019 @ 7:22am Sep 15, 2019 | Variable | Hammersmn | ||
| Drag Line - Session | Sep 15, 2019 @ 7:22am Sep 15, 2019 | Variable | Hammersmn | ||
| Portsmouth Campground - Beach Access | Sep 15, 2019 @ 7:22am Sep 15, 2019 | Dry | Hammersmn | ||
| Skills Area Access Trail | Sep 14, 2019 @ 10:29am Sep 14, 2019 | Dry | Hammersmn |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CycleKrieg | add | report | Crosby Town Access and 5 more | Oct 14, 2019 @ 7:55pm 9 hours |
| Jean6066 | ridden | trail | Roly Poly | Oct 14, 2019 @ 2:09pm 15 hours |
| Stigedis | wishlist | trail | Switchback - North | Oct 14, 2019 @ 1:20pm 16 hours |
| Stigedis | wishlist | trail | Drag Line - South and 9 more | Oct 14, 2019 @ 9:44am 20 hours |
 | trailforks | add | report | Galloping Goose - South and 20 more | Oct 12, 2019 @ 12:00am Oct 12, 2019 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | trail | Our favorite | Aug 4, 2019 @ 3:57pm Aug 4, 2019 | ||
| trail | Double wide mowed grass hiking trail. Great... | Aug 4, 2019 @ 3:53pm Aug 4, 2019 | ||
| trail | Awesome views and exposure | Aug 3, 2019 @ 8:23am Aug 3, 2019 | ||
| report | I concur. Amazing out here! | Jul 14, 2019 @ 11:43am Jul 14, 2019 | ||
 | trail | What a slag to pay the price. And then 40kph... | Jul 7, 2019 @ 4:27pm Jul 7, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake Non-Motorized Area | 2 | 2.2 km | |||
| Wolf Lake | 5.3 km | ||||
| Larson Lake Forest Recreation Area | 5.9 km | ||||
| French Rapids | 8 | 9.3 km | |||
| Poor Farm Wildlife Management Area | 2 | 13 km |
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