Forest Roads
Forest Back Roads
Off Road Trails
HALL ROAD, FS 333
This trail runs from the Ward Lake Road south to Highway 61, a distance of 3 miles. It is a great downhill ride on a firm but often bumpy gravel and grass surface, with a wonderful overlook of Lake Superior. At the southern end of FS 333, you have two choices for the decent to Highway 61. The easy choice is CC41, a gravel Forest Road .7 miles in length. For more adventure, turn right onto the Massie Off-Road Trail.
MASSIE TRAIL
This is a cross country ski trail in the winter, now being improved for summer use. It is about a mile in length, departing from the south end of FS 133 and ending up at Highway 61 next to Isaac Hansen's store.
OLD HIGHWAY 61
The Old Cascade Beach Road (as it is known locally) is a gravel road between Highway 61 and the shore of Lake Superior. Begin .8 mile west of Cascade Lodge and continue 4.7 miles until it intersects with Highway 61. From here you can continue on the inland side of Highway 61 for an additional 3.2 miles on narrower trail that varies from gravel to packed dirt, ending eventually in downtown Lutsen. The entire ride is relatively level and easy.
PIONEER LOOP
The south approach tot he Pioneer Loop begins either at Cascade Lodge, which is .75 miles south of the loop, or at Cascade State Park parking lot which is 1.5 miles west of the loop. The approach trails are Forest Back Roads, and offer relatively easy riding.
The Pioneer Loop itself is 3.5 miles long, and climbs 350 vertical feet from south to north. The Upper and Lower Ridge Runs offer shorter options for those approaching from the south. These grassy-surfaced trails are off-road trails used for cross country skiing during winter months. Most areas are firm and dry except during wet periods.
The north end of the Pioneer Loop can be accessed from the south end of the Pike Lake Loop at Babineua Corner, via a Forest Back Road 1.25 miles in length. Beginning at Babineua Corner and riding to Cascade will provide almost continual downhill biking.
LUTSEN MOUNTAINS BIKE PARK
The Lutsen Mountain Bike Park extends over two mountains and includes 32 miles of marked trails. Terrain varies from casual riding to advanced technical descents. The combination of lift access with single track, works roads, open slopes and ledge rock make this a spectacular riding playground in the Midwest for all skill levels.
