Fat biking is gaining popularity all over the United States, but Minnesota is one of just a few states that are actively working to provide fat bikers with increased access to packed and maintained trails in the winter.
The MN Bike Trail Navigator has tons of great information about MN trails, and he recently published a very detailed post about new and upcoming fat bike trails. I heavily consulted his fantastic research to compile the below At-a-Glance Guide to Fat Bike Trails in Minnesota for the 2014 – 2015 winter fat biking season.
Click on the links below for more information and maps for each trail.
Twin Cities Fat Bike Trails
| Trail | Location | Miles | Rentals? |
| Brookview Golf Course
|
Golden Valley, MN | 3.5 miles | Yes. $25/bike for 2 hours |
| Cleary Lake Regional Park | Prior Lake, MN | Yes. | |
| Fort Snelling State Park | Bloomington, MN | ||
| Gateway State Trail | St. Paul, MN | 11.9 miles | |
| Lake Elmo Park Reserve – Big Bluestem Trail | Lake Elmo, MN | 2.5 miles | |
| Luce Line State Trail | Plymouth, MN to Orono, MN |
Southern Minnesota Fat Bike Trails
| Trail | Location | Miles | Rentals |
| Douglas State Trail | Pine Island to Rochester, MN | 13 miles | |
| Kiwanis Recreation Area | Mankato | 1 mile (beginner)
4 miles (intermediate) |
|
| Sechler Park | Northfield, MN | 3.5 miles |
Northern/Central Minnesota Fat Bike Trails
| Trail | Location | Miles | Rentals |
| Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area | Ironton, MN | 20 miles | |
| Homestead County Park | 3 miles | ||
| Irvin and John Anderson Country Park | 3 miles | ||
| Jay Cooke State Park | Carlton, MN | 5.4 miles | |
| Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park | St. Joseph, MN | ||
| Lake Koronis Regional Park | Paynesville, MN | ||
| Maplelag Resort Twin Lakes Singletrack | Callaway, MN | 3 miles | |
| Mississippi River County Park | Rice, MN | ||
| Mission Creek Trails | 6 miles | ||
| Myre-Big Island State Park – Blazing Star State Trail | Albert Lea, MN | 6 miles | |
| Quarry Park and Nature Preserve | Waite Park, MN | ||
| Split Rock Lighthouse State Park | Two Harbors, MN | 8.7 miles | |
| Springvale County Park | 5 miles | ||
| Vegsund Family County Park | 2 miles | ||
| Warner Lake Park | Clearwater, MN | ||
| Wayside Prairie County Park | 2 miles |
If there’s a fat bike trail you know of that we’ve missed, or if you’ve tried out any of the ones listed above, let us know in the comments!
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