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.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew, Wolf Tooth, Otso Cycles 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.
Join the Crew for a fun Halloween ride! 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 Saturday, October 24 for our End-of-Season Celebration + GG50 Shirt Pickup. We'll hand out GG50 finisher shirts, draw winners from our Volunteer Hour Giveaway, recognize the people who showed up this season, and spend some time together before we head into winter.
Join the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew and Unruly Women for a day of trail work, community, and bikes!
Free; registration required.
Want to learn more about adaptive mountain biking? Northland Adaptive Recreation will be hosting an aMTB showcase at the Sagamore Unit, here in Cuyuna on October 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for anyone interested!
The following areas will be closed to general recreational use Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4:
→ Yawkey Unit
→ Croft Mine parking lot
→ Cuyuna Connector
→ Manuel Mine Lake Access
→ Red Rider access into the race area
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.
From September 25 through October 24, 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 the challenge on Saturday, October 24, at a location TBA, recognize finishers, Crew volunteers, and announce the top fundraiser.
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.
Mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels along with friends and families are invited to the Cuyuna Lakes Area for the Annual Cuyuna Crusher Hosted by the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber and the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series.
Volunteers are needed to help out with the Cuyuna Crusher Race on Sunday, August 23.
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.
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 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.
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.
This week, we're trading trail tools for paddle boards thanks to Cuyuna Outfitters and firing up the grill with hotdogs donated by Crosby Super One Foods!
We'll have paddle boards, kayaks, and maybe even a few canoes at Rally Center. Bring something to grill if hotdogs aren’t your thing, a drink of choice, and come hang out trailside-style.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CANCELLED. 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, community, and a sprinkle of trail magic.
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 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 a fix of Winze in the Yawkey Unit this Thursday, May 21 from 4 - 6 p.m. to reshape the final series of jumps. Meet at the bottom of Winze - just before the bench overlook. Park at Croft or Yawkey Trailhead and walk or ride in.
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 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.
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.
