Mesabi Trail
Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, St. Louis County, MN
Out-and-back trail in Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, St. Louis County, MN. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 541 ft (165 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,535 ft (468 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Toilets: Restroom 10 mi (16 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mesabi Trail
How long is Mesabi Trail?
Mesabi Trail is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 25 min. It climbs 541 ft (165 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,535 ft (468 m).
How hard is Mesabi Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mesabi Trail?
4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mesabi Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 10 mi (16 km).
Is Mesabi Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (79% under trees).
What can you do on Mesabi Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Mesabi Trail?
D'Erick's Tower Liquors, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Vermillion Fuel & Food, 1.6 mi (2.5 km).
Is this a good week for Mesabi Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Tower Link St. Louis County · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Taconite Snowmobile Trail St. Louis County · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- David Dill-Taconite State Trail St. Louis County · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Rolling Bog St. Louis County · Hard · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Pine Hills Cutoff St. Louis County · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Pine Hills St. Louis County · Hard · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
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