Buffalo To Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park

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Use Caution as you cross the exit ramps. Traffic approaching from the rear does so at 55- 80 mph ... or more!

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The maps make this are look easier than it is. Watch you road markings!

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This intersection is a bit tricky. Zoom in for details. If you cross the river you have gone too far (did that twice).

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Camping at Lindbergh State Park

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Stop in at the Army base and visit the museum. It is a nice spot for a break

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At the visitor center in the middle of the freeway ( you can't miss it) stop for water, local maps and a bit of a rest. If you want to camp in the area, head towards Crow Wing State Park.

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Use caution crossing these exit ramps. Cars approach from the rear at 55-80MPH (or more)!

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At the north end of the bridge, you change from the freeway to the trail/road. You'll need to cut through the weeds.

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Here is a gap in the fence designed to keep motorized vehicles out. Bikes and bikes with trailers can make it through.

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At this intersection, the Paul Bunyan Trail starts but it is not marked here (Why???). Follow the sidewalk/trail as marked and it will become obvious. Really.

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Free camping in Pine River City Park

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From Hakensack north then west you will be in the wilderness. For a bit you will be sorta close to roads. When you get to the sign warning of steep terrain (6-8% grades) you'll be is a different and fun world. Part of the route shown is approximated since the software does not snap to bike trails. Simply stay on the trail.

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The trail from this point east is approximated on this map since it does not snap to bike trails. This is a FUN section with 6%-8% grades and all sorts of twists and turns. You are in the woods out of sight of civilization. You barely even see any telephone poles. During the mid summer, stop and check for raspberries along the trail. ENJOY this section

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From the parking lot, head to the Heartland Trail by going north from 34. At the trail, head west towards Akely

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Connect to the Heartland Trail in Park Rapids at 34 near the center of town. You'll start by crossing a nice red wooden bridge.

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Get on the bike/walking trail at the visitor center. This site does not snap to bike trails so the route is approximated. Note that there are a lot of walkers nad casual bikers so be careful!

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Mississippi Headwaters!

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