Retreat attendees can access the Heartland Trail within walking distance of the camp and provides for some great biking and inline skating.
The trails is approximately 48-mi blacktop from Park Rapids to Cass Lake. 28-mi from Park Rapids to Walker and 20-mi from Walker to Cass Lake. The trail passes through woods, farmlands, along lakes and marsh areas and over rivers. Connection to Mi-Gi-Zi Trail in Chippewa National Forest 2 mi S of Cass Lake to Pike Bay and Norway Beach Campgrounds. Walker is the junction of both Heartland and Paul Bunyan State Trails. Trail signed for non-motorized recreation except for snowmobiles. Dual treadway along most of trail.
Address: P.O. Box 112 Nevis, MN 56467 (651) 296-6157 Business 1 (218) 652-4054 Business 2 (800) 766-6000 Toll Free
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/heartland/index.html
Rules:
- Stay on designated trails.
- Keep right so others can pass.
- Keep all pets on leash.
- Obey traffic signs and rules.
- Pack out all garbage and litter.
- Respect adjoining landowners rights and privacy.
- Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.
- Some horses may be spooked by quiet bikers or in-line skaters. Let them know you are passing.
- Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only on designated campsites.
- Do not leave campfires unattended.
- Enjoy the beauty of wild plants & animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy.
Trail users are legally responsible for obeying the rules and regulations provided in Minnesota Rules, State Recreational Trails, 6100.3000 through 6100.4300.
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