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Hull-Rust Mine – Nashwauk loop from Glen

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Hull-Rust Mine – Nashwauk loop from Glen

Hard

4.5

(8803)

8,804

riders

Hull-Rust Mine – Nashwauk loop from Glen

09:09

148km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.20 km

Hull-Rust Mine

Highlight • Structure

Bikers on the Mesabi Trail will skirt the south side of the Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine or Hull Rust Mine. It stretches about 8 miles in length, 3.5 miles …

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23.0 km

US Steel Pipeline Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

While on the Mesabi Trail, pass under this US Steel Pipeline Bridge crossing Highway 169. This pipeline echoes the iron-rich industrial past that is visible throughout this area. Another notable, …

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33.9 km

Nashwauk is a historic mining town built in 1902. This town revolved around the Hawkins Mine, which operated until 1962. Today, Nashwauk retains its small-town charm and sits between two inactive open-pit mines.

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45.5 km

Hill Annex Mine State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Hill Annex Mine State Park has picnic benches, grills, a covered picnic area, and restrooms. If you head to the most northern end of the park, you can get a great view of the Hill Annex Mine Lake.

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53.6 km

View of Iron Range Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Along the Mesabi Trail you can catch glimpses of the Iron Range Railroad Bridge, one of a few historic railroad bridges that played an important role in the region's iron …

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73.6 km

Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The western terminus of the Mesabi Trail in Grand Rapids marks the beginning of a popular paved multi-use path. From here, the trail stretches northeast for over 160 miles, eventually reaching the town of Ely near the Boundary Waters.

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74.3 km

Crystal Lake

Lake

80.6 km

Prairie River

Highlight • River

The Mesabi Trail hugs a segment of the Prairie River, boasting views of red iron-rich hills around it. The river looks great today, considering that in 1991, Enbridge Line 3 …

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141 km

Greyhound Bus Museum

Highlight • Monument

The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing commemorates and celebrates the origins of America's most iconic bus company. The museum was started in 1989 by resident Gene Nicolelli and honors Carl …

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148 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

133 km

6.38 km

3.15 km

2.62 km

2.12 km

425 m

Surfaces

132 km

8.59 km

6.35 km

829 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

31°C

14°C

37 %

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Hull-Rust Mine – Nashwauk loop from Glen

Hull-Rust Mine

US Steel Pipeline Bridge

Nashwauk

Hill Annex Mine State Park

View of Iron Range Railroad Bridge

Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail

Prairie River

Greyhound Bus Museum

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