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Paul Bunyan State Trail

Lakes, woods and trail towns give this paved route many possible starting points.

See how to begin ↓Official current information ↗

A MINI ROUTE STORY

Give the trip a beginning.

  1. 01 / Get oriented

    Choose a DNR trail segment, parking location and the right distance for your group.

  2. 02 / Follow your curiosity

    Pair the ride with a local lake town or relaxed overnight.

  3. 03 / Check again

    Conditions, road access, permits and closures can change. Go to the trail steward’s live report before traveling.

CURRENT ACCESS / FIRST-HAND SOURCE

Check the trail steward.

WTDO does not mark this route “open” based on weather. Use the current report, map or authority below to confirm access, and check once more on the day you go.

Open Minnesota DNR trail guide ↗

WEATHER NEAR THE STARTING AREA

What might the sky do?

National Weather Service forecast for a nearby map point. Elevation and actual trail conditions can differ.

Open the official trail report for access or grooming.

ON THE MAP

Central & northern Minnesota

The map pin shows a starting area, not a trailhead or permitted vehicle route. Choose the official map for the exact legal access point.

BETTER TOGETHER

Build a day around Paul Bunyan State Trail.

Pick the timing, the people and a place to stay. Add the current official conditions to your travel-day checklist.

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