
Cycling in Buffalo
Discover a map of 27 cycling routes and bike trails near Buffalo, created by our community.
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Find the right bike route for you through Buffalo, where we've got 27 cycle routes to explore. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the month of July.
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The best bike routes in and around Buffalo
Buffalo North loop 35 miles
Cycling route in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States
This route is about 35 miles and is a pretty flat ride. The roads are very good with wide (6-8') wide paved shoulders (except the stretch along Ramsey lake into the city ofMaple lake). Most of the ride is in the country. HW 25 can feel a bit busy but is not too bad and the wide paved shoulders make it feel comfortable.
- 54.6 km
- Distance
- 136 m
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
Buffalo To Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park
Cycling route in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States
This is a great route from Buffalo to the Mississippi Headwaters in Lake Itasca State Park (about 225 miles). I've lead multiple trips with our Boy Scout troop and it has been fun every time. For those scouts heading to Many Point, the camp is just a few miles south of Lake Itasca State Park. There are shorter routes that don't use the trails but using the bike trails increases safety and is a lot more fun/scenic.
You can do this trip in 4 days (3 camping nights) of 5 days (4 camping nights) depending on your ambition (you could do the whole trip in 3 days, two camping nights but why rush the enjoyment).
The last couple times I road as follows:
Buffalo to Lindbergh State Park
Linbergh to Pine City
Pine City to Park Rapids.
Park Rapids to Headwaters
There are sections of the route that are approximated because the software does not snap to trails. I added notes along the way to highlight these areas. Simply follow the trail, it is obvious.
Most of the roads are on wide paved shoulders with light to medium traffic. Hwy 55 can be busy but if you head west in the morning you'll be going into commuter traffic.
Hwy 371 is four lane. Traffic is fast but depending on the day and time it is not terrible. Avoid Fridays going north or Sundays going south to avoid the cabin traffic. At the Mississippi river bridge near Brainard you leave the freeway, walk through the fense and get onto streets. Check for my notes on the map. Also, changes are in the works relative to trail extensions near this area. Check it out before you leave for better routing in the area. I believe the Paul Bunyan Trail will eventually extend to the Crow Wing State Park.
Heading north on Hwy 15 towards St Cloud you'll encounter one of the few overpasses. CAUTION: traffic exiting at the ramp is traveleing at 55- 80MPH. Make sure as you cross the ramp that there is NO traffic approaching. There is another similar safety risk on 371 just north of the visitor center.
Much of the route is on the Paul Bunyan & Heartland trails which really adds to the enjoyment. Print a trail map off the DNR site for more trail details. The trail is all paved and in good shape. NOTE: Getting on the trail is marked with a note. Zoom in to see the details. For whatever reason, the trail is not marked at this entry point.
Lots of photo opportunities along the way in the little tows or along the trail.
Bicycling is inherently risky, especially along traffic proceeding at high speeds. Be careful and make the trip at your own risk.
- 356.4 km
- Distance
- 290 m
- Ascent
- 117 m
- Descent
Buffalo to Mississippi Headwaters #2
Cycling route in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States
This is a NEW route from Buffalo to the
Mississippi Headwaters in Lake Itasca State Park (about 225 miles). that uses more state bike trails around St Cloud. I've not yet ridden this new segment (Lake Wobegon trail to the Soo Line trail)
I've
lead multiple trips on the other route with our Boy Scout troop and it has been fun every
time. For those scouts heading to Many Point, the camp is just a few
miles south of Lake Itasca State Park. There are shorter routes that
don't use the trails but using the bike trails increases safety and is a
lot more fun/scenic.
You can do this trip in 4 days (3 camping nights) of 5 days (4
camping nights) depending on your ambition (you could do the whole trip
in 3 days, two camping nights but why rush the enjoyment).
The last couple times I road as follows:
Buffalo to Lindbergh State Park
Linbergh to Pine City
Pine City to Park Rapids.
Park Rapids to Headwaters
There are sections of the route that are approximated because the
software does not snap to trails. I added notes along the way to
highlight these areas. Simply follow the trail, it is obvious.
Most of the roads are on wide paved shoulders with light to medium
traffic. Hwy 55 can be busy but if you head west in the morning you'll
be going into commuter traffic.
Hwy 371 is four lane. Traffic is fast but depending on the day and
time it is not terrible. Avoid Fridays going north or Sundays going
south to avoid the cabin traffic. At the Mississippi river bridge near
Brainard you leave the freeway, walk through the fense and get onto
streets. Check for my notes on the map. Also, changes are in the works
relative to trail extensions near this area. Check it out before you
leave for better routing in the area. I believe the Paul Bunyan Trail
will eventually extend to the Crow Wing State Park.
Heading north on Hwy 15 towards St Cloud you'll encounter one of the
few overpasses. CAUTION: traffic exiting at the ramp is traveleing at
55- 80MPH. Make sure as you cross the ramp that there is NO traffic
approaching. There is another similar safety risk on 371 just north of
the visitor center.
Much of the route is on the Paul Bunyan & Heartland trails which
really adds to the enjoyment. Print a trail map off the DNR site for
more trail details. The trail is all paved and in good shape. NOTE:
Getting on the trail is marked with a note. Zoom in to see the
details. For whatever reason, the trail is not marked at this entry
point.
Lots of photo opportunities along the way in the little tows or along the trail.
Bicycling is inherently risky, especially along traffic proceeding at
high speeds. Be careful and make the trip at your own risk.
.
- 383.5 km
- Distance
- 328 m
- Ascent
- 153 m
- Descent
Buffalo to Delano loop 25 miles
Cycling route in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States
All roads are paved wide shoulders. 12 & 55 traffic can be heavy, especially during cummute hours.
- 39.2 km
- Distance
- 94 m
- Ascent
- 94 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 36.3 km
- Ascent
- 143 m
- Descent
- 97 m
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- Distance
- 29.1 km
- Ascent
- 114 m
- Descent
- 116 m
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- 15Mile
- Distance
- 24.8 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 93 m
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- Buffalo to St Michael loop 26Miles
- Distance
- 42.1 km
- Ascent
- 105 m
- Descent
- 105 m
- Location
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- Buffalo to Stearns scout camp route 2
- Distance
- 35.4 km
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
- 83 m
- Location
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- Buffalo loop North 25 Miles
- Distance
- 39.4 km
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
- 134 m
- Location
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- 35th Street Northeast 520, Buffalo to Adair Avenue Northeast 3365, Buffalo
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 49 m
- Descent
- 34 m
- Location
- Buffalo, Minnesota, United States
- 10Mile
- Distance
- 17.7 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 88 m
- Location
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