2025 Hunting Season Trail Closure Dates: November 7 - 23 | Each November, the Cuyuna Lakes trails close for rifle/firearms deer season to keep everyone safe. This year, the trails will close beginning November 7 for rifle/firearms deer season and reopen on November 24.
Our Sister’s in Shred, we’re throwing down in Cuyuna for International Women’s Mountain Bike Day, a full day dedicated to FTW riders who live for the ride, the challenge, and the community. Expect shreddy and not-so-shreddy group rides, demo bikes, giveaways, on-site FTW bike mechanics, and a Red Raven–hosted Q&A social where we’ll get real about doing hard things on and off the bike.
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, music, food, beverages, camping, and good times!
Save the date for 2026 Cuyuna Fest! More information to come as time gets closer, but take a look to see what 2025 held and expect 2026 to include even more!
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.
