“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.
-25F at sunrise today in #Cuyuna.
The warm-up has already begun, with the current temp at -1F and weekend highs soaring to 23F. Nearly 50 degrees warmer.
Its going to feel great, plan accordingly and get your Cuyuna fat bike adventure in soon!
#fatbike
#minnesota
#onlyinmn
#north
@salsacycles
@45nrth
-19 F air temp this morning. Clear as can be outside.
As a bit of trivia, the coldest fat bike ride on record for us was at -35F air temperature. We wouldn’t recommend it. At these temperatures, the snow becomes what feels like Velcro to the fat tire, and everything becomes about four times harder.
As an alternative and more safe adventure at these temps, we recommend the spin classes at the @hallett_center_of_crosby They offer both AM and PM classes and a sauna for post-spin relaxation. Highly recommended. Check out their website for more details.
Looking at the forecast, we hope for a Thursday night ride on the singletrack. The snow should be good and solid by then!
#cuyuna #mn #minnesota #cold #winter #winteradventure
5 inches of fresh powder at the #Cuyuna weather station this morning. This will help all things winter #fatbiking and #snowshoeing
As we wait on 3 to 5 inches of fresh snow on the overnight we used our morning adventure to @goruck 3 miles in the North Mahnomen Unit. Ice traction cleats were helpful getting to the big time overlooks on Sinter and Portal. The real pay off as always is the coffee and sweet tastiest at @highwheelconfectionery in Ironton. Good work Cuyuna Ruck Club! Get out, #adventure #Cuyuna
#goruck
#winter
#Minnesota
🚴❄️ Icykel Fat Bike Race 2025 ❄️🚴
Ready to ride? Join us on January 18, 2025, at the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in Ironton, MN, for a fat bike adventure on winter trails! 🌨️
⚠️ Trail Conditions:
Trails are ice-packed with patches of snow and dirt. Studded tires are strongly recommended for safety and performance.
🚴 Tire Requirements:
This is a Fat Bike race, so tires must be 3.8" or larger to participate.
Need studded tires? Stop by @cykel_cuyuna where racers get 10% off studded fat bike tires!
🌟 Race Distances:
10K: Perfect for beginners
20K: A fun challenge for intermediate riders
40K: For seasoned cyclists craving adventure
🍝 Event Highlights:
✅ Friday night spaghetti dinner
✅ Racer goodie bag
✅ Complimentary T-shirt (register by Jan 4!)
✅ After-party at Hudson Smokehouse 🎉
💚 Support a Great Cause: All proceeds benefit the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew, helping maintain and enhance these fantastic trails.
📅 Schedule:
📍 Friday, Jan 17: Pasta Party & Packet Pickup
📍 Saturday, Jan 18: Packet Pickup, Race Day & Awards Celebration
📍 Register now: Link in bio
Photography by Randy Harrison
💪 #Cuyuna
It was a great skate this afternoon on the #Cuyuna ice. Thank you, everyone, for a memorable and amazing 2024.
Stop by @cuyunabrewing tonight before 10p to celebrate ‘24 and look to ‘25. You can even wear your pajamas.
Celebrate, all y`all, it`s Cuyuna time!
#ice
#iceskate
#onlyinmn
On a 40 degree December day in @cuyunaadventuretown can you still adventure?
The answer: Yes.
We took to the sidewalks and streets of Crosby-Ironton today for an 8a ruck.
As the elevation is a bit more tame in town I decided to put the 40# weight in the Ruck backpack.
Felt it, still feeling it. That wasn`t easy!
PS: If you see people walking with what looks like Thor’s hammer, that`s us! A little added fun to carry the weight of the hammer on the ruck. Rule is if you touch it you carry it, and you can`t put it down until someone else takes it off your hands.
This afternoon the sun came out and it`s amazing to see the little ball of fire again! A cool down is forecasted for Tuesday.
@goruck
#adventure
#cuyuna
#minnesota
There was a slight fog this evening.
#cuyuna
Another successful bike adventure with the @brainerd_gravel_grinders on the #Cuyuna Solstice Night Ride. We started at 4 p.m., and it quickly went dark. Galloping Goose, Mucker Mountain, and Hopper Hill were all riding great. It was dark, it was brisk, and it was amazing!
What did you guys do for adventure today?
@salsacycles
@45nrth
#winter
#adventure
#fatbike
Its Saturday! A few more days to complete your amazing #Cuyuna Christmas List. Today head to @commongoodscrosby where every purchase supports @bridgesofhopemn mission to strengthen our community. Find thoughtful presents that make a difference this Christmas season. Hats, shoes, sweaters, home goods, and home decor await!
#shopcuyuna
#gifts
#giftsthatgiveback
Winter Wonder is back.
Riding under the low-hanging solstice sun was a joy today. A couple of inches of champagne powder frosted #Cuyuna in a glaze of glory. No grooming was required, so we could just adventure by bike with ease under the canopy of the Sagamore pines. Winter shadows are gorgeous. Let`s ride.
Photography by the real John Schaubach.
@salsacycles
@45nrth
#fatbike #winter #winteradventure
As the snow begins to fall on Main Street Crosby, here is another timely addition to the #Cuyuna Christmas List from our friends at @smith_trade_crosby_mn
Only artisan items are within its four walls. It’s amazing. We love it, you might too.
What stood out to us was Bird Dog Studios’ accessories, which are made from sustainably sourced feathers from around the world.
We could just look at them for hours!
Also, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by the shop this Saturday between 12p and 3p.
If you have difficulty shopping for people on your list, shop here.
#shopcuyuna
#artisangifts
#weekend
Cuyuna = Crow Wing County so lets see how this all shakes out in the coming 24 hours. We are thinking optimistically and are taking a snow day to do some backcountry hok skiing.
#Cuyuna #Snow #fatbike
🎉 2nd Annual Icykel Fat Bike Race - Sat Jan 18th 2025 🚴♀️❄️
Ride, race, and make a difference! Join us for the Icykel Fat Bike Race and experience the stunning trails of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
💯 Every dollar counts: All proceeds go directly to maintaining the world-class Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails and @cuyunalakesmtb
📆 Event Highlights:
• Friday Night: Free Pasta Party + Packet Pickup for racers & volunteers.
• Saturday: Race day! Choose your challenge:
10K, 20K, or 40K distances
• Start time: 10:00 AM
• Stick around for the After Party + Awards Ceremony to cap off an epic weekend.
• Sign up to race or volunteer today ➡️ LINK IN BIO
Pedal hard, and support the trails that keep us riding!
#fatbike #fatbikes #fatbikelife #Cuyuna
@salsacycles @45nrth
Yesterday was another good adventure by bike on the Sagamore trails. Just enough snow covered the ground, making the pine forest pop with color.
Conditions: I highly recommend the @45nrth studded tires, as ice is under the snow in spots and steeper descents. And the parking lots and sidewalks are sometimes the most icy.
We roll the 45NRTH Wrathlorde’s on our Beargrease, and their 300 studs per tire kept us upright in a two-wheel skid around a corner yesterday. Impressive.
The singletrack was also icy on a morning hike earlier in the day.
Its so amazing to have the ability to recreate outside with the weirdness sometimes winter delivers. Success favors the prepared.
@salsacycles #fatbike #winter #outside
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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!