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HIKING & BIKING

HIT THE TRAILS on foot or bicycle

With great scenery and breathtaking tranquility, the Rainy Lake area is a great place to venture out onto the hiking trails. The fun doesn't stop there, as this area is home to many great bicycle trails, leading you to beautiful Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park. 

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Take a Hike
Hiking Around Rainy Lake

The Rainy Lake area is home to many beautiful hiking trails. With both land-accessible and water-only accessible trails, there is truly something for everyone. ​Trails vary in difficulty and length, so be sure to familiarize yourself with this information before venturing out. Although their are many trails around this area, here are a few of our favorites.
Oberholtzer trail
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance: 1.7 miles
Hiking Time: 45 minutes, round trip
Winter Use: Snowshoe
Travel from just outside the Rainy Lake Visitor Center to two overlooks to see the diversity of forest and wetland types in the park. This trail is wheelchair accessible for the first 1/4 mile. Pets are no long allowed on this trail.
RAINY LAKE RECREATION TRAIL
Difficulty: Easy, ADA accessible 
Hiking Distance: 1.75 miles
Hiking Time: 1.5 hours, round trip
Winter Use: Snowshoe
This trail offers visitors a wonderful experience as it meanders along the park road, into the woods, and around rock outcrops. Bicyclists, walkers, runners, and snowshoers will be treated to views of forest, lake, and marsh scenery.
BLACK BAY SKIING AND HIKING TRAIL
Accessible by boat only.
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Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Distance: 1.2 miles, round trip 
Hiking Time: 1 hour, round trip
Winter Use: Skiing
Skiing Distance: 1 to 6 mile loops available
Skiing Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Located across Black Bay, 1 mile north of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. This trail takes you through northern pine country to a scenic and active beaver pond. 
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ANDERSON BAY TRAIL
Accessible by boat only.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Distance: 1.75 mile loop
Hiking Time: 2 hours, round trip
Winter Use: Not maintained

The trailhead is located on the east end of Rainy Lake just past the Kempton channel. This trail takes you up a rocky cliff to a spectacular view of Rainy Lake.
Little American Island
Accessible by boat only.
Difficulty: Easy, ADA Accessible
Hiking Distance: 0.25 loop
Hiking Time: 20 minutes
Winter Use: Not maintained
Discover the past on Little American Gold Mine Island while you explore the history of gold mining activities. Today mine shafts, tailings, piles & machinery remain from the 1890s gold rush.

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Biking Around Rainy Lake

Brought your bike along on your travels? You're in luck. The bicycle trails around Rainy Lake boast beautiful scenery and tranquility and are a great option when exploring the area. 

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Arrowhead Ultra
You've likely heard about the infamous Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard Run, but have you heard about the Arrowhead Ultra?  At the coldest time of year, contestants depart from International Falls, MN to embark on a 135 mile point to point run, bike or ski race across Northern MN. Click here for more information on the race, or to register for the 2019 event. 

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  • Lodging
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    • Voyageurs National Park
    • Rainy Lake
    • Rainy River
    • Guides & Outfitter Services >
      • resorts from old fishing page
    • Fishing On Rainy River
    • ATV & Snowmobiling
    • Hiking & Biking
    • Golfing
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