The Crew is popping up at trailheads around Cuyuna this season, and you never know where we’ll show up! Our friend’s van will be decked out with shade, yard games, music, and trail magic like snacks and drinks. Follow our social media for clues.
Parking Notice at the Rally Center: Boat landing parking spaces in the CCSRA are reserved for vehicles with boat trailers only. Vehicles parked in trailer-only spaces may be ticketed.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. Bi-weekly trail work nights focused on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew, Tioga, and other Iron Range MTB chapters for a large-scale volunteer training workday in partnership with the DNR. This hands-on training prepares volunteers for summer trail workdays and National Trails Day on June 6. RSVP Required.
Join the Crew for once-a-month Saturday trail workdays focused on maintaining and improving Cuyuna-area trails in partnership with the DNR! This Saturday we will be meeting at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center to begin prepping for the Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon in the South Mahnomen Unit. RSVP Required.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Learn shifting, braking, body position, basic safety, and trail etiquette on a closed skills course, and then hit the trails for a group ride. Small group sizes and experienced instructors will ensure you leave the program with the skills you need to ride the trails on your own.
Join the Crew in celebrating National Trails Day! We’ll be hosting a day dedicated to giving back to the trails and our community. Think: Trail work, free camping, food truck, and good times!
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Some trails in the South Mahnomen Unit will be closed beginning Saturday at 8 p.m. - Sunday at 2 p.m. for the Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon. Expect congestion + limited parking near the Rally Center.
A non-competitive, community based festival in the mountain bike destination of Cuyuna. Join us in celebrating the camaraderie of mountain biking, demo the latest bikes, meet new people, build skills, and enjoy all the beauty the area has to offer. Over 60 miles of legendary red dirt single track, magnificent views, and crystal clear lakes await you. Nightly events, music and parties. Fun and rides for all ability levels, from beginner to expert.
The Trail Builder’s Bash, presented by the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew, is the official Saturday night gathering of the Midwest Mountain Bike Festival and the Crew’s annual fundraiser.
More than just a party, this is a chance to give back to the trails you love to ride.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meet at least once a month. We reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
Learn shifting, braking, body position, basic safety, and trail etiquette on a closed skills course, and then hit the trails for a group ride. Small group sizes and experienced instructors will ensure you leave the program with the skills you need to ride the trails on your own.
Join the Crew for once-a-month Saturday trail workdays focused on maintaining and improving Cuyuna-area trails in partnership with the DNR! This week we will be meeting at Sagamore Unit to address dirt work needs and corridor clearing. RSVP Required.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Learn shifting, braking, body position, basic safety, and trail etiquette on a closed skills course, and then hit the trails for a group ride. Small group sizes and experienced instructors will ensure you leave the program with the skills you need to ride the trails on your own.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew and Unruly Women for a day of trail work, community, and bikes!
Free; registration required.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Crew for once-a-month Saturday trail workdays focused on maintaining and improving Cuyuna-area trails in partnership with the DNR! This week we will be meeting at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center to begin prepping for the Cuyuna Crusher Mtb Race in the South Mahnomen Unit. Afterwards, plan to hang out for a bit of trail magic. RSVP Required.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meet at least once a month. We reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Crew for once-a-month Saturday trail workdays focused on maintaining and improving Cuyuna-area trails in partnership with the DNR! This week we will be meeting at Yawkey Unit to address dirt work needs and corridor clearing. RSVP Required.
Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew and Unruly Women for a day of trail work, community, and bikes!
Free; registration required.
2025 Hunting Season Trail Closure Dates: November 6 - 22 | Each November, the Cuyuna Lakes trails close for rifle/firearms deer season to keep everyone safe. This year, the trails will close beginning Friday, November 6 for rifle/firearms deer season and reopen on Monday, November 23.
Our Sister’s in Shred - We’re throwing down in Cuyuna for International Women’s Mountain Bike Day, a full-day celebration of FTW riders, future riders, and the community that supports them. The day is all about riding, learning, creativity, and connection. We’re also excited to have Little Bellas joining us, so bring the young riders in your life for a day of fun, creativity, and movement alongside a supportive community.
Kick off the trail work season with the Crew for our first Red Dirt Thursday of the season in Cuyuna! These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.
This CPR and First Aid training is available for Crew volunteers and is required for those participating in chainsaw certification.
The course will be held at CRMC in Crosby and will cover essential skills to safely respond to emergencies on the trail and in the field.
Join us at True North Basecamp as we honor the people who build, maintain, and care for the Cuyuna trail system. We will also share updates on upcoming workdays, events, and other plans for the year.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meet at least once a month. We reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meets once a month. We reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew and Red Raven for an interstellar adventure on two wheels!
We’re blasting off from Red Raven in Crosby to ride some of our favorite fat bike trails around Cuyuna [hoping the snow gods deliver]. Whether you’re rolling through powder or cruising on dirt, we’ll have both snow and no-snow routes ready to download to your bike computer. We’ll share routes on social media and update our website at least a week before liftoff.
After orbiting the trails, we’ll return to Red Raven for hot drinks, good food, and even better company. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Intergalactic Fat Bike Day with your fellow earthlings on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Things could get weird - in the best way possible.
Join the Crew for a fun Halloween ride at Sagamore! Costumes encouraged. The sillier, the better. Bring your bike lights, helmet, and maybe a friend or two as we roll into the night. All skill levels welcome!
Join us at the Spalding in Crosby, Mn on October 25 for our Galloping Goose 50 Mtb Challenge social and t-shirt pickup! Let’s trade battle stories and literal scars from our time out on the Goose.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew and Unruly Women for a WTF weekend of of trail work, community, and bikes!
Free; registration required.
The Crew will be posted at the Yawkey parking lot for a casual Friday night hangout - no bikes required! Swing by our tent for free snacks and drinks with fire barrels to keep things cozy.
This week we’re switching things up and focusing on the walking trail at Sagamore to get it ready for winter. Come by bike or on foot. After we wrap up, we’ll regroup at the Sagamore shelter for pizza and Crew hangs.
Tools provided. No experience needed.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meets once a month. We reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
We're losing daylight, but that doesn't mean there isn't work to be done. So let’s make it fun! This week, we will focus on a Pedal and Prune ride. We will pedal from the Yawkey Parking Lot via Trout to the Cuyuna Connector, where we will make a stop at the Woodtick for pizza, popcorn, and drinks before heading back to the Yawkey parking lot via Cuyuna Connector.
Join the Crew for an evening of gratitude + good vibes. Think: campfire, s’mores, drinks, light food and bevies + friends! We’re getting together to celebrate what makes this Crew strong - our volunteers.
Join us as we learn the why behind the rebuild and help us put final touches on Sand Hog! Light snacks/Trail Magic provided.
Tools provided. No experience needed.
From September 25 to October 25, it’s just you and the Goose. Ride 50 miles of Galloping Goose in a single calendar day. Nothing more, nothing less. Bring friends, or ride solo. Dumb? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely. We’ll celebrate your accomplishments on Saturday, October 25 at the Spalding House and pick up your finisher shirt.
Join us as we continue work along Sand Hog Mountain Trail.
Sandwiches and snacks provided. A big thank you to Subway Crosby for donating 2 dozen cookies for the Crew! BYOB + camp chairs for lake hangs at Alstead Mine Lake afterwards.
Tools provided. No experience needed.
Join us as we continue work along Sand Hog Mountain Trail.
Sandwiches and snacks provided. A big thank you to Subway Crosby for donating 2 dozen cookies for the Crew! BYOB + camp chairs for lake hangs at Alstead Mine Lake afterwards.
Tools provided. No experience needed.
There’s no shortage of things to plan, discuss, and dig into when it comes to the Cuyuna Lakes trails. Our Board of Directors meets once a month—and we reserve the last 30 minutes for member questions and comments. All Crew members and the public are welcome to attend.
Spend your Thursday evenings giving back to the trails you love from May - October! Join the Crew and the Minnesota DNR for trail work nights throughout the summer and fall, tackling whatever the trails need most, from weed whipping and drainage clearing to dirt work and berm rebuilding.
Upcoming Dates & Locations vary per week.
August 7, 14, 21, & 28: TBA | 5:30 p.m.
September 4, 11, 18, & 25: TBA: 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber and the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series, the Cuyuna Crusher relies on volunteers to ensure its safety and success.
Spend your Thursday evenings giving back to the trails you love from May - October! Join the Crew and the Minnesota DNR for trail work nights throughout the summer and fall, tackling whatever the trails need most, from weed whipping and drainage clearing to dirt work and berm rebuilding.
Upcoming Dates & Locations vary per week.
August 7, 14, 21, & 28: TBA | 5:30 p.m.
September 4, 11, 18, & 25: TBA: 5:30 p.m.
We are organizing a weed whipping day at Cruser’s Kettle this Saturday, August 9. We will meet at the Cuyuna Connector Container, where you will pick up your equipment, map, and head to the appropriate location.
IMPORTANT:No tool training will be offered.This work is for volunteers who are already comfortable and experienced with weed whips and brush clearing tools.
Spend your Thursday evenings giving back to the trails you love from May - October! Join the Crew and the Minnesota DNR for trail work nights throughout the summer and fall, tackling whatever the trails need most, from weed whipping and drainage clearing to dirt work and berm rebuilding.
Upcoming Dates & Locations vary per week.
August 7, 14, 21, & 28: TBA | 5:30 p.m.
September 4, 11, 18, & 25: TBA: 5:30 p.m.
To be a year-round, universally accessible family-friendly cycling destination offering the highest quality trails and recreational experiences.
To provide and promote maintenance, stewardship, and advocacy for the mountain bike trail systems in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and within the Cuyuna Lakes region.
We believe in respect, community, inclusivity, accessibility, wellness, sustainability, and fun.
