Today, at 210 miles, the adjoining Paul Bunyan and Blue Ox (Bemidji to International Falls, Minnesota) Trails form one of the longest contiguous railroad bed conversion trails in the nation. And one of the most scenic. It is easy to understand the appeal of the Paul Bunyan Trail. Its 110 miles wind around the shores of 21 lakes and over 9 rivers or streams. Most of the route snakes through gently rolling landscape covered in stately pine forests and populated by an abundance of diverse flora and fauna. Towns are situated at comfortable 8-10 mile intervals, with state parks at both the north and south ends of the trail. The Paul Bunyan Trail intersects with several planned or existing connecting trail routes, including a network of over 2,200 miles of snowmobile trails that directly accesses the Canadian border and Voyageur's National Park.
Meet in Whipple Beach Park in Baxter at 8 a.m.
