Cuyuna Lakes — paved Croft Mine return
Minnesota · Greenway
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the paved Cuyuna Lakes main trail west toward Ironton for up to 2 miles and retrace. Walk the park access spur to the main pavement. Do not turn onto colored mountain-bike singletrack or the adjacent snowmobile route.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Crosby · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved state-trail mainline; technical singletrack excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Mine-lake landscape with local climbs and ramps; no maximum-grade claim.
- Starting location
- Croft Mine Historical Park public Cuyuna Lakes trailhead, Crosby, MN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named mapped trail/park reference, not the exact public entrance, parking lot or driving route. Follow the separate written public start.
Cuyuna Lakes — paved Croft Mine return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Croft Mine Historical Park public Cuyuna Lakes trailhead, Crosby, MN.
DNR identifies this public trail parking location. Use signed open ordinary visitor spaces, walk to the main path, and obey current vehicle-entry and event restrictions. Seasonal toilets and water are not guaranteed operational.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the paved Cuyuna Lakes main trail west toward Ironton for up to 2 miles and retrace. Walk the park access spur to the main pavement. Do not turn onto colored mountain-bike singletrack or the adjacent snowmobile route.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved state-trail mainline; technical singletrack excluded. Mine-lake landscape with local climbs and ramps; no maximum-grade claim.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. DNR names Croft as a public trailhead and its actual recreation-area map distinguishes the paved state trail from over 50 miles of technical singletrack. Recreation-area vehicle permit may apply. No OHVs or snowmobiles on this paved state trail. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.