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From the north shore and the iron range, the Minnesota River valley, the glacial lakes region to bluff country, Minnesota’s bike trails await your discovery.  Minnesota is blessed with a network of paved bike trails including 56 wonderful rail trails totaling 1,288 miles; some offering incredible views from old railroad trestle bridges. The trails meander through picturesque countryside passing through small towns with quaint shops, interesting dining, local culture and history to discover.

 The state trail system is maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  The trails can be enjoyed by young and old, and even by the handicapped. Most are level enough and the surface smooth enough for wheelchairs and in line skating. Many counties have their own trail system; some of which connect to the state trail system.

MBBA innkeepers await your arrival with comfortable beds in country inns, restored Victorian homes, or historic local buildings.  Great breakfasts are served to start your day with friendly conversation around the dining room table.  Your innkeeper offers an abundance of local expertise to help you get the most out of your bike trail experience.  Some inns offer bike rental or can direct you to local outfitters who can help you.

Minnesota also has a network of mountain biking trails.  The inns listed below will help you find the trail experience that suits your needs.

	A.G. Thomson House Phone: 218-724-3464 Toll Free: 877-807-8077 The AG Thomson House is 7 blocks from the Lakewalk which will take you west into Canal Park and leading to the Willard Munger Trail. Or travel east and connect with Scenic Highway 61. Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz
	Embracing Pines Phone: 218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026 We are located directly across the road from the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail and within 4 miles from the Heartland Bike Trail. These two great trails follow the same right-of-way through Walker. Beginning in the spring of 2010 we will be offering shuttle ser Bemidji (Walker), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.embracingpines.com
	Woodland Trails Bed & Breakfast Phone: 320-655-3901 Bring your bikes or borrow ours. We have two trails layed out over nearby Burnett County paved township roads. One is a tree-lined 8-mile loop over Wisconsin's Rustic Road 98. The other, which connects to the 8-mile loop, is a 14-mile loop over more lo Hinckley, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.woodlandtrails.net
	Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast Phone: 218-326-3978 Toll Free: 866-926-3978 The Mesabi Bike Trail is a beautiful asphalted trail only 7 blocks from the Morning Glory B&B in Grand Rapids. The trail starts off with gentle rolling hills taking you through gorgeous forests, by beautiful water-filled old iron ore pits, and over prairi Grand Rapids, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.morningglorybandb.com
	Cedar Rose Inn Phone: 320-762-8430 Toll Free: 888-203-5333 The new Central Lakes Trail is the longest continuous paved trail in the US. It is located just a few blocks from the Inn and provides guests with excellent sightseeing as it traverses through our beautiful lake country. Lake Country (Alexandria), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: cedarroseinn.com
	Solglimt on the Water Phone: 218-727-0596 Toll Free: 877-727-0596 Solglimt has a state bike trail running right in front of our Inn. It connects to the Willard Munger Trail which is 7 miles from the Inn. The trail also connects to Duluth's Lakewalk where the bike path runs along the side of the wooden walkway.From this Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.solglimt.com
	Pine Cone B&B Phone: 507-835-5863 Toll Free: 800-930-CONE We are located approximately 1/4 mile from the bike trail that goes around scenic Clear Lake and surrounding area extending approximately 4 miles. Waseca, Minnesota View Expanded Listing
	Park Street Inn Phone: 218-652-4500 The Heartland Bike Trail is just one block from the Park Street Inn in Nevis. The Heartland Bike trail is a 48-mile, multi-use, paved trail. It was Minnesota's first rail to trail system and has become one of its best known and most popular bike routes. Park Rapids (Nevis), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.parkstreetinn.com
	Poplar Creek Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Phone: 218-388-4487 Toll Free: 1-800-322-8327 Miles of Mountain Biking on Forest Roads and Trails beginning right from Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B front door. Mountain bike rentals. Exclusive manger of the Mesabi Lodge to Lodge Biking Program along the Iron Range paved Mesabi Trail. Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.poplarcreekbb.com
	Country Cove B&B Phone: 651-430-3434 Toll Free: 800-646-5122 Country Cove is located 1 mile from the Gateway Bike Trail. This trail is 26 miles in length. You can enjoy biking in the country or you can go all the way to the Capitol in St. Paul. The Gateway is groomed for X-Country Skiing in the winter. We have plenty of room to keep your bicycle in the garage while you do other things in the area. You can also rent bikes @ a rental place near the trail. There are several other routes you can ride, including downtown Stillwater or White Bear Lake. Twin Cites (Stillwater), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.countrycove.com
	The Pillar Inn Phone: 320-685-3828 The Pillar Inn is near the beautiful Wobegon bike trail! We are just 7 miles from a trail head in St. Joseph. St. Cloud (Cold Spring), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.thepillarinn.com
	High Woods Bed & Breakfast Phone: 651-465-5307 The Gandy Dancer bike trail is located in St. Croix Falls, approximately six miles from High Woods. The trail is a crushed rock base and there are bike rentals available nearby at a very reasonable rate. Stillwater (Taylors Falls), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.highwoods.net
	The Village House Inn Phone: 507-454-4322 With over a hundred miles of trails, the Winona area is bicyclists paradise. The river valleys offer flat terrain or gently rolling hills and spectacular views of rivers and bluffs. For the experience cyclist, the Garvin Heights climb is tough to beat. Tour de France Winner Greg La Monde trained on this road which climbs 540 feet in 1.15. miles with a grade of 9.2%. Winona proper offers six bike routes including 9 miles of mountain bike trails located at St. Mary's University just across the street from the Village House. The Hwy. 43 & Gilmore Valley loop passes by the front door of the Village House. Contact Visit Winona (www.visitwinona.com) for a detailed guide to biking in Winona. Winona, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.villagehouseinn.com
	Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B Phone: 507 467-3079 Toll Free: 800 697-9902 Lanesboro is home to the Root River State Trail. More than 60 miles of biking are available through bluffs, valleys, pastures and corn fields. Just 5 miles from Lanesboro is the quaint town of Whalan - home of the World Famous Pie Shop. Most of the trail is built on a railroad bed so it is quite flat. But there all also hilly stretches on both ends for bikers who enjoy a challenge. Start your day at the Hillcrest Hide-Away where you awaken to just-baked bread delivered to your room, followed by a hearty breakfast in our dining room. We are located 3 blocks from the Root River State Bike Trail. Bluff Country (Lanesboro), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.hillcresthideaway.com