“Cuyuna is the upper Midwest’s mountain biking North Star.”
— MplsStPaul Magazine, February 2021
Explore 70 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails nestled in the Minnesota Northwoods of Cuyuna. You’ll enjoy mountain bike trails for all skill levels—from beginner to expert, easy to technical—while taking in unmatched scenic. Cuyuna is ranked among the best mountain biking destinations in the US, and one of the top places to visit in the world—better plan to stay a while!
But we’re more than mountain bike trails. Cuyuna boasts more than 100 miles of paved trail and gravel road cycling adventures, too. Here, you’ll discover farm-to-table dining, craft beer, and multiple styles of lodging to suit your tastes and budget—from camping to hostels, motels, lofts, B&Bs—even yurts.
Once you’ve experienced Cuyuna Adventure Town USA®, the Red Dirt will keep calling you back.
Welcome home.
Welcome to Cuyuna Adventure Town USA®
Tall green trees.
With 6,000 acres of mother nature’s
best man-made creation, you’ll never forget
Cuyuna’s distinct flavor of wild.
Clear blue lakes.
Cuyuna’s mine lakes are so deep they
tapped the wellspring of the gods. 40-foot
water clarity and unbelievable underwater adventures.
Some say our waters have magical powers.
Red dirt trails.®
It’s no secret what makes Cuyuna sizzle.
This year we celebrate a decade of being
the King of the Range by growing our
original 25 miles of trail to a solid 70.
That’s a whole lot more to love about Cuyuna.
Surrounded by a
purpose-built town
filled with purpose-
driven people
With makers, artisans, brewers, crafters,
writers, photographers, teachers, doctors,
nurses, engineers, and most importantly,
Rangers
No matter where you stay, it’s ride in, ride out.
Get here and park the car until further
notice. When everything is connected, you’ll have a
profound ability to connect not only to the
Cuyuna outdoors, but to your friends, family
and ultimately, yourself.
It’s #Autumn Prime in #Cuyuna - only here 1x a year. #magic
Autumn Prime. #Iconic is the best way to describe this season. Portsmouth Mine Lake, a few feet off the Cuyuna Lakes State Paved Trail at sunset moments ago. #Cuyuna #magicalplace #onlyinmn
When you’re riding over and through the monster boulders of Rocky Flats, you’re riding over bedrock that was once hundreds of feet beneath the surface. This man-made plateau is where miners dumped rock during the final days of mining in the Mahnomen Unit and we’re so glad they did! #cuyuna #adventure #advtwnusa #trailtuesday #mtb #mtbtrails #mtbtwnmin
This Monday (9/18) is “LAST CALL” to order your #Cuyuna team winter fat cycling kit. Heavyweight jersey ($80) and thermal vest ($90) with delivery to your door by Nov 17th right in time for the #winter wonder season. Jersey also features the @ridetherange logo on right sleeve and $5 of every purchase is donated to the @cuyunalakesmtb Crew for their year-round maintenance. Plan ahead. Be ready. Let’s roll!
Mid-September sun setting atop Miner’s Mountain. Larger than life and full of rare colors. #cuyuna
Cuyuna’s sister city is Bentonville. Bentonville is in Arkansas. The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock. Little Rock is in Cuyuna. 🤯 Our own Little Rock trail is just a b-line off Haul Road. This trail incorporates flat, red rocks for a fun-yet-technical rock feature.
#cuyuna #adventure #advtwnusa #trailtuesday #mtb #mtbtrails
Cuyuna winter thermal fat cycling kit now on sale. Heavyweight jersey + Thermal vest = Being prepared for winter. $5 of each sale goes direct to trail maintenance. Shop our team store at https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-2045
Whether you’re hungry for breakfast (served all day!), lunch, or dinner—head over to Aitkin and check out The Beanery Café and Roastery. It’s way more than great food and coffee—it’s also a restaurant with live music (limited seating and advance tickets). Since 2005, it’s been a favorite breakfast/sandwich/coffee shop and they recently rolled out a new menu. If you’re hosting an after-ride party, picnic, or a work event, they are also excellent caterers. Learn more at cuyuna.com/the-beanery-cafe-and-roastery. ***LINK IN BIO***
#cuyuna #adventure #advtwnusa #mountainbiking #theBeaneryCafeandRoastery #aitkinmn #livemusic
Switchbacks provide a way up a steep hill without going straight up. These zig-zag roadways are commonly used by trucks and railcars in open-pit mines. True to its name, Switchback serpentines back and forth, connecting Portsmouth and Mahnomen Trail Units. Along the way, catch views of Pennington and Mahnomen Mine Lakes.
Note: The mine lake pictured here is Minnesota’s deepest inland lake at a mere 525 feet deep. Go, Mahnomen Mine Lake, go! #cuyuna #adventure #advtwnusa #trailtuesday #mtb #mtbtrails #mtbtwnmin
It’s on! Up to 50% off on your favorite Cuyuna Adventure Town USA tees, hats, water bottles and jerseys. FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $30 and above. 10% of each sale is donated to the mountain bike trail maintenance.
#Cuyuna #sale #merch
🍜🌶️ Join @DrunkenNoodleCrosby’s 14-year culinary journey from downtown Fargo to Bemidji and now serving authentic Thai cuisine with bold flavors in Crosby.
😋🍲 Indulge in signature rice bowls, delightful appetizers, unique special noodles—even fiery Spicy Drunken Noodles! 🍚🍜
🔥🥢 Also catch our food truck, K-Dawg: Korean Korndog at events, for a great taste on wheels! 🚚🌮
#Thaifood #Cuyuna
Check it out at Cuyuna.com/DrunkenNoodle
Full blue 🌝 over the #Cuyunaverse tonight.
Mining trucks used haul roads—also known as “haulage roads” or “haul tracks”—to move rock to the crusher or to remove overburden. Cuyuna’s Haul Road is a wonderful 2.5-mile singletrack loop with flow trail and views of Manuel Mine Lake and @redriderresort. After successfully completing the adaptive cycling trails in the Sagamore Unit, Haul Road is one of the best trails for new cyclists to begin their singletrack Cuyuna off-road cycling adventure.
#cuyuna #adventure #advtwnusa #trailtuesday #mtb #mtbtrails #mtbtwnmin
A few frames from our @fattire Camp #Cuyuna Rocks, Drops, and Jumps singletrack ride today. Backcountry Connector, Drawpoint, and an extra credit spin to the overlook at Hopper Hill. Well done all y’all!
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Welcome to Cuyuna Adventure Town USA®WARNING ⚠: The guidance on this website is for reference only and should not be interpreted as a standard, specification or regulation. Mountain bicycling, bicycling, trail hiking/running, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and scuba diving are inherently risky and failure to abide by the rules and signage of the trail, road, and water may cause serious injury or death.
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From Iron Mines to Gold Mines
of Singletrack. Welcome to Minnesota’s Iron Range.112 miles of single track. 4 locations. 1 good time.
COME RIDE THE RANGE!