Whispering Pines Cottage

11/15/2023

The CUYUNA story continues to grow..."IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME".

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-extras/meet-the-gritty-folk-who-revived-central-minnesotas-cuyuna-country/89-7a371335-ed95-40ef-aa9f-b601509f54f3?fbclid=IwAR0Hm4mV8ISPNxq5RifprWPK32p_cCYa0fVHP4XaCAGHmfviuT2aqsKVsO8

Main Street is now filled with a plethora of businesses — the turnaround, a testament to not only the popularity of mountain biking, but the people who live there.

09/24/2022

Fall Season, the most wonderful time of the year!!!

Hello Cuyunaverse!!

The weekend is here!! We are getting rain today and tonight and then it is looking amazing for the next 10 days!! Looks like a Hero Dirt Weekend!!

Small Game and Archery seasons are open. This hunting can take place in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and in Cruser's Kettle. ALL TRAILS are OPEN during this time.

Riders are encouraged to wear orange or pink.

The Dragline North/Portsmouth Campground project is ongoing and is signed.

Always check the weather before your ride:
Weather Channel https://weather.com/.../7513d15d75278b42c53344a25ac2781a9...

Mahnomen North Unit - Open
Sagamore Unit - Open
Mahnomen South Unit - Open
Portsmouth Unit - Open. There is construction with some alternate routes. Read the signs.
Yawkey Unit - Open
Cruser's Kettle - Open

Our protocol is to wait at least 2 HOURS after rain stops OR when the streets in Crosby/Ironton are showing dry spots. Cruser's Kettle needs 24 hours to dry out.

All trails in the CCSRA and Cruser's Kettle are one-way, directional trails. Bikes, walkers, and runners all go in the same direction as the trail designation.

Groups larger than 6 should think about breaking up into smaller groups so other riders can pass safely.

If you are unfamiliar with the trails, here's the link to the current map. It's a great idea to familiarize yourself and everyone you ride with on what trails you are riding. We want everyone to be safe, and in the event of an emergency, to know where your are,
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/sra00302.pdf

Trailforks App will give you all the trails, including Cuyuna Connectors and Cruser's Kettle
https://www.trailforks.com/region/cuyuna/

Join the CREW or Donate - https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/thecrew
www.joinimba.com

Support our Trail Maintenance Partners - https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/sponsors

05/04/2022

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area mountain bike trails will open on Friday, May 6th at 12:00 PM!!

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area trails will open on Friday, May 6th at 12:00 PM!! Our awesome volunteer group stepped up and walked all the trails looking for trees down, branches, leaves, and trail damage. The trails are still drying out and will be ready on Friday at noon.

Please don't try and ride the trails any sooner. There were places that had snow on them this weekend and any early riding will lead to damage. The people in the picture below are all VOLUNTEERS and they go above and beyond to keep the trails in the best shape!

Sagamore trails are ALL CLOSED for construction. With any luck, they will reopen in mid-June.

We do have some dirt sloughing on Bobsled and Sinter. We will be working on those trails and hopefully have them ready. If you see trail tape up or a snow fence pulled across a trail, it is still CLOSED. Don't go around the tape or fence.

We are assessing Cruser's Kettle today(Wednesday) and will post its status ASAP. It is made of different material than the CCSRA trails and tends to take a bit longer to dry out.

Please check with our generous trail maintenance partners for places to stay, eat, or biking needs. We really appreciate working with them to give you the best trails!!

https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/sponsors

04/16/2022

Come check out Crosby/Cuyuna, Minnesota and shred some RED!

02/23/2022

Winter has only begun, Come Get Some!

In Cuyuna, discarded glacial till and low-grade ore were once piled up by the truckload. These mining byproducts—commonly referred to as overburden—now make up Miner’s Mountain. You can drive, snowshoe, or ride to the top for breathtaking views of the Promised Land. Here, you can see Huntington-Feigh Mine Lake, Pennington Mine Lake, Portsmouth Mine Lake, Blackhoof Natural Lake, as well as clear views of the North Mahnomen Unit and the City of Trommald’s water tower.

01/04/2022

Fat Tire Biking and Snowshoeing Trails are open. Come get some!

01/03/2022

Cuyuna, come get some!

08/26/2021

2021 Oremageddon is a go! - Cuyuna October 2nd-9th.

It's official the 2021 Oremageddon is a go! Here's your excuse to come ride Cuyuna October 2nd-9th. This is a week long celebration of the trails 10 year anniversary. Throughout the week riders can do the 12, 25, or 50 mile option. For the adventurous ones we Triple Dog Dare Ya to do all three and receive a bonus prize. We will have raffles throughout the week and an after party October 9th which every participant is welcome to. For more information check out the Crew's website at https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/registration-core-virt

08/26/2021

Cuyuna - Come get some...

A great trail for beginners, Galloping Goose is a 6-mile round trip ride around the Huntington-Feigh Mine Lake. Galloping Goose honors the self-powered railcar of the same name—a locomotive-less passenger car that once connected Cuyuna and Duluth via the Northern Pacific Railway. Interestingly, both cities now boast world-renowned mountain bike systems. Watch this short video to learn more about this trail’s namesake: youtube.com/watch?v=3FJsW7Yjzfo.

07/01/2021

New trail opening in Cuyuna Land - Come Get Some!

05/18/2021

The new "Cruser's Kettle" trail is now open, come get some!

“Cruser's Kettle is now open! Parking lot is closed (respect the cones) & parking is not allowed on roadway, so park in the town of Cuyuna, the streets around the Woodtick. Conditions are very dry & dusty but good. The 2-way entrance is bit of a mess, but passable. Enjoy!”

04/25/2021

New trail in Cuyuna, (Crosby, MN). All mountain bike trials are open, Come get some!

Come along as I immerse you in a full 4K HD experience on the newly built Draw Point mountain biking trail in Cuyuna lakes recreation area! Julie and I reac...

01/09/2021

Cuyuna, a winter wonderland, come join us!

Good morning from .

If you're not already here, we sure hope you're on the way. Hoar frosted trees, frozen mine lakes and miles of groomed fatbike trails await you. Unbound-less, world-class with each and every turn.

Red Raven is Cuyuna's premier outfitter for quality, name brand fatbikes and snowshoe rentals. Not only will the Red Raven provide you with the best equipment our knowledgeable staff has the most up to date information on fatbike and snowshoe trail conditions. Spending time outside is our passion, it's not just a hobby for us.

If you need a rental bike for the weekend please feel free to email or call us.

Have a great weekend.

Red Raven 🇺🇸
(218).833.2788
www.redraven.bike

12/16/2020

If you enjoy Fat Tire Mountain Biking come visit us in Crosby-Ironton, MN!

https://rootsrated.com/stories/7-best-fat-biking-trails-minnesota?fbclid=IwAR22CouqR0eRgeKYAiEFwDXscObYtBAZ3SsELlfurm0i-CWGY-Er6daWwrg

From isolated, forested trails to packed singletrack close to home, these fat biking destinations offer the best winter riding in Minnesota.

07/09/2020

Explore the Cuyuna Lakes in Crosby-Ironton, MN.

The only thing missing in this photo is You, on one of our paddle boards 🤣
Did you know we rent paddle boards?

06/22/2020

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails in Crosby-Ironton, MN

Yes, Paul Bunyan makes an appearance.

06/20/2020

Re-Freshness at Red Raven, it's soooo yum yum good!

Today's special menu:
Spring Salad with bagaette and poached eggs
Raspberry jalapeno turkey sandwich
Greek cous cous salad

05/15/2020

Come get some in Crosby, MN.

05/06/2020

The Cuyuna Lakes Trails in Crosby-Ironton, MN are looking great!

Spring time in Cuyuna means new Berms begin sprouting up on trails! Thank you to DNR Nick and volunteer Mitch for these two new beauties on Switchack! Nick also built a new berm on Chute last week. In addition to 20 new miles of singletrack coming this year, we’re thankful for the MN DNR as land managers and our awesome volunteers who make Cuyuna so awesome! Become a member today if you’d like to help.

05/02/2020

Conditions are quickly becoming spring prime. All trails are open now. Please note that travel reduction & social distancing is still in effect. We do ask as courtesy that when you are in town, please where masks. https://t.co/UhOEfgNvgu

Mining Almost Killed This Town, Mountain Biking Saved It At an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota, a devastated community stops waiting for the mines to reopen...

04/27/2020

The Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Biking trails in Crosby-Ironton, MN are open for riding.

03/17/2020

Need to get away from it all and have fun?

Check out Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. The park is located off Minnesota State Highway 210 in Crosby-Ironton, MN. and stay with us at the Whispering Pines Cottage.

Officials from the Department of Natural Resources are encouraging Minnesotans to visit state parks as a way to get outdoors and practice social distancing. But park-goers will find visitor centers closed, naturalist programs canceled, and many other activities postponed as they make accommodations....

02/27/2020

Looking for a good reason to get away this weekend, The Cuyuna Lakes mountain bike trails are in excellent shape in Crosby, MN - ride the trails and stay with us at the Whispering Pines Cottage!

Good morning.

Sorry for the pause in Facebook posts, we've had a busy couple of weekends.

The Cuyuna Lakes Mtn. bike trails remain in excellent shape. Trails within the Mahnomen Unit/Rally Center are hardpack and running fast. Mucker Mtn and Sandhog aren't "groomed" but are rideable. The Yawkey Unit, like always is in the best shape. Be cautious of ice in parking lots.

This Saturday we're cohosting a demo event with Otso Cycles. Otso Cycles will be staged in front of the Red Raven from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, there's no signup necessary. However, due to the popularity of this event and a limited amount of bikes, we're asking that demo bikes only go out on a 4 mile loop. The plan is to have everyone ride north and south Dragline and then return the bikes. We want to make sure everyone has the chance to ride an Otso Cycles.

If you're looking to ride longer, and don't have your own bike, please feel free to visit our website (raven.bike) and book one of our rental bikes.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

02/27/2020

Bike Cuyuna in Winter - Everything you need to know to visit one of Minnesota's best trail systems for fat tire biking. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/issues/2020/mar-apr/cuyuna.html

The writer and his friend head out to fat tire bike in Cuyuna in winter.

02/03/2020

Come visit the Cuyuna Lakes Recreational Area and stay with us at the Whispering Pines Cottage. Lots of fun things to do in Crosby-Ironton, MN. checkout our vacation guidebook - https://www.airbnb.com/s/guidebooks?refinement_paths[]=/guidebooks/2115625

Whispering Pines Cottage, Vacation Rental - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41526250