Heartland State Trail

Jelieta Walinski, Ph.D / P&TC photo contest

A 49-mile trail through pinelands & lakes from Park Rapids & Cass Lake

Explore the Trail

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The trail passes through the popular resort area around Cass Lake.
The trail as it passes through Park Rapids.
Jelieta Walinski, Ph.D / P&TC photo contest
The trail at the outskirts of Park Rapids.
Yellow Ladyslippers along the trail.
Kay V. Christianson / P&TC photo contest

Trail Location

Street Views

From Park Rapids (southern end)
From Cass Lake

Trail Highlights

Uses

  • Bicycling
  • Hiking
  • Roller/In-line Skating
  • Accessible ~ electric wheelchairs allowed

Winter

  • Snowmobiling
MNDNR Official Page - Heartland State Trail

Our Friends Group Partner

Itasca-Heartland Trail Committee

Mission

To determine a preferred route for a state multi-use trail from the Heartland State Trail outside Park Rapids to Itasca State Park and encourage its development.

Friends Since: early 2000s