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Minnesota
Itasca County

Nashwauk – Hill Annex Mine State Park loop from Pengilly

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Minnesota
Itasca County

Nashwauk – Hill Annex Mine State Park loop from Pengilly

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3.3

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78

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Nashwauk – Hill Annex Mine State Park loop from Pengilly

06:47

112km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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6.77 km

Nashwauk

Highlight • Settlement

Nashwauk is a historic mining town built in 1902. This town revolved around the Hawkins Mine, which operated until 1962. Today, Nashwauk retains its small-town charm and sits between two inactive open-pit mines.

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17.7 km

US Steel Pipeline Bridge

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While on the Mesabi Trail, pass under this US Steel Pipeline Bridge crossing Highway 169. This pipeline echoes the iron-rich industrial past that is visible throughout this area. Another notable, …

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40.3 km

Hill Annex Mine State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Hill Annex Mine State Park has picnic benches, grills, a covered picnic area, and restrooms. If you head to the most northern end of the park, you can get a great view of the Hill Annex Mine Lake.

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48.3 km

View of Iron Range Railroad Bridge

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Along the Mesabi Trail you can catch glimpses of the Iron Range Railroad Bridge, one of a few historic railroad bridges that played an important role in the region's iron …

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68.3 km

Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

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The western terminus of the Mesabi Trail in Grand Rapids marks the beginning of a popular paved multi-use path. From here, the trail stretches northeast for over 160 miles, eventually reaching the town of Ely near the Boundary Waters.

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71.2 km

Grand Rapids

Highlight • River

The city of Grand Rapids is the seat of Itasca County, Minnesota. It is so called due to the rapids on the Mississippi River preventing in the 19th century the …

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73.8 km

Grand Rapids

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The city of Grand Rapids is the seat of Itasca County, Minnesota. It is so called due to the rapids on the Mississippi River preventing in the 19th century the …

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82.1 km

Prairie River

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The Mesabi Trail hugs a segment of the Prairie River, boasting views of red iron-rich hills around it. The river looks great today, considering that in 1991, Enbridge Line 3 …

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112 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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97.1 km

8.23 km

3.24 km

2.34 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

100 km

10.1 km

1.11 km

476 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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