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Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse & Café
LODGING & DINING
Ski Trails
A café where you can eat everyday and be healthy.
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Choices.
Gelato! Made in house.
AmericInn - 218-326-8999, 1812 Pokegama Ave S.,
PO Box 435, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
grandrapids.mn@americinn.com
IN ITASCA COUNTY
www.brewedawakenings.biz
Downtown Grand Rapids on Hwy 2 East
(218) 326-1716
Ski Clothing & Accessories:
Swix • Solomon • Alpina • Exel
Professional Ski Fitting & Waxing
316 NE 4th Street (169)
Grand Rapids, MN
www.itascatrailsports.com
Accommodations from 1 - 10 bedrooms. All cabins have fireplaces, satellite TV,
complete kitchens, and a great view of Turtle Lake.
www.arcadialodge.com
Arcadia Lodge - 218-832-3852
52001 Co Rd 284, Bigfork, MN 56628
Itasca Trail Sports
Cross Country Skis by:
Fischer • Atomic
218-327-1088
Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse & Café
Downtown Grand Rapids on Hwy 2 East
Buckhorn Resort - 218-256-0089
45101 Buckhorn Resort Road, Marcell, MN 56657
peg@bigloglodge.com
Highway 2 West across from Super America, close to Portage Park and MN Power
trails. Full menu and full bar. Open 10am - 10pm Warm up after your ski adventures!
Florio’s Grill & Tavern
218-999-7077 Cohasset, MN
Area’s
Largest
Selection
of
Snowshoes
www.GlensOutdoors.com
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking Forest Lake. Open daily at 7am.
Downstairs Steakhouse open Fri - Sat at 5pm. Sunday Brunch 9am - 1pm.
www.forestlakerestaurant.com
218-326-3423
1201 Hwy 2 West, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Forest Lake Restaurant & Lodge -
On Lake Winnibigoshish in Chippewa National Forest. Charming cabins, lodge,
High Banks Resort - 218-246-2560
17645 North High Banks Road NE, Deer River, MN 56636 restaurant, great snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
on Beautiful Lake Winnie
www.highbanks.com
Mon - Thur 8-7 • Fri 8-8 • Sat 8-6 • Sun 10-5
Hwy 2 West, Grand Rapids - 326-1201
Full Service 80 room hotel with banquet center, meeting rooms, restaurant, bar and
pool table. Located right on the snowmobile trail and near ski trails.
Relax with us!
www.thelakesinn.com
Lakes Inn - 218-326-9655
1300 Hwy 169 East, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-3978, 866-926-3978
726 NW 2nd Ave., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Suites, whirlpool, fireplaces. Full breakfast, weekend wine/appetizer social hour
non-smoking, cable TV. All the comforts of home! Less than a mile to Mesabi Bike Trail
www.morningglorybandb.com
and lighted ski trail.
Sawmill Inn - 218-326-8501, 800-235-6455
2301 Hwy 169 S., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
124 rooms, suites & poolside rooms available, restaurant, lounge, ample parking,
swimming pool, whirlpool & sauna. Special rates.
www.sawmillinn.com
Super 8 Motel - 218-327-1108, 800-800-8000
Complimentary continental breakfast, non-smoking rooms available, winter plug-ins,
restaurants nearby, truck parking, HBO. Snowmobile and ski trails nearby.
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
Restaurant featuring daily pizza and salad buffet, Mexican delights, oven-toasted or
cold subs. Build your own salads and daily soup specials! Groups welcome!
Ask us to cater your next event!
www.pizzaworksgr.com
Pizza Works - 218-326-8735
31 NE 3rd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Sugar Lake Lodge - 800-450-4555
37584 Otis Lane, Cohasset, MN 55721
Keeping you
on the trails.
14 miles SW of Grand Rapids & 3 miles from Sugar Hills. Winter lodging service only.
1,2,3 bedroom Townhomes & Lodge Villas.
www.sugarlakelodge.com
1702 S Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Timberlake Lodge - 218-326-2600
(218) 743-3177
Full service hotel, restaurant, waterpark, convention center options perfect for weddings/meetings and more, Conveniently located off HWY 169.
www.timberlakelodgehotel.com
144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
BigforkValley.org
Timberwolf Inn - 218-832-3990
Dining room & lounge on National Scenic Byway Highway 38. 100 lakes within 20
miles. Snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing!
www.timberwolfinn.com
Zorbaz on Pokegama - 218-326-1006
Mexican & Pizza Joint on Pokegama Lake 5 milez zouth of Grand Rapidz on Hwy.
169 open year round 11am-2am. 24 Beerz on tap.
www.zorbaz.com
PO Box 8, Marcell, MN 56657
White Oak Inn & Suites - 877-633-5504
Highway 2, Deer River, MN 56636
Printed by
www.treasurebayprinting.com
IMPROVING HEALTH
In support of Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club
17th Street Grill - 218-326-2600
144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Ski Trails
19
Stoney
Ridge
www.getfititasca.org
14
Simpson
Creek
22
Suomi
Hills 20
21
Trout Lake
11
Blueberry
Hills
4
Intermediate
Lighted trail near Grand Rapids High School north on Hwy 38. Classic track and skate lane.
2 Sylvan Point Trail
6
Beginner
Highway 169 S, 1 mile west on Golf Course Road, north on SW 14th Ave. Connects hospital with
Forest History Center.
History Center
3 Forest
327-4482
4
Beginner
1 mile west on Highway 2, 1 mile SW on Co. 63, 1 mile S on Co. 76. Trails wind through 1900
logging camp and virgin timber.
of MN
4 University
College Trails 327-4490
8
Beginner
East Hwy 169 to first college entrance, 1/2 mile to end of road. Classic trails through pine
overstory.
Portage Park
5 328-6225 - City of Cohasset
4
Beginner
West Hwy 2, SW 1 mile on Co. 63, west 1 mile on Lake Street. Trails to scenic river overlook.
Dogs allowed.
Minnesota Power
6 Blackwater Trails 328-5711
4
Beginner
West Hwy 2 past stoplight in Cohasset, west 1 mile on Co. 87. Lighted trails, heated chalet.
Skate and classic.
Blueberry Hills
7 259-2915 - City of Deer River
12
Beginner
Expert
2 miles north of Deer River on Hwy 6, 3 miles east on Co. 142 (Chase Lake Rd). Wood heat in
chalet. Skate and Classic.
Sugar Hills
8 326-1313 Rajala Companies
28
Intermediate
Expert
Mount Itasca
9 245-3487 www.mtitasca.com
10
Beginner
Expert
7
Mount Itasca Youth Ski League
218-326-1313 www.mysl.org
Wabana
MP &
Portage
Park
Legion 1
5-6
FHC
&
Sylvan Point
Mount Itasca Nordic Combined Jumping
218-259-0988 www.mtitasca.com
Northern Lights
Nordic Ski Club
2-3
Mount
Itasca
E. Hwy 169 to Coleraine, west on Co. 61. Fee for Biathlon range, hilly course, snowmaking.
Public trails west of chalet. Skate and classic.
9
E. Hwy 169 across Prairie River, 2 miles E on Co. 21, 1 mile south on E. Rangeline Rd, 1 mile
to trailhead parking. Dogs allowed.
10
Alder Pond
10
Beginner
11
Amen Lake
7
Intermediate
Hwy 38 north 12 miles, Co. 19 west 2 miles, Co. 246 north half mile. Hilly trails connect to
south Suomi trails in Chippewa National Forest.
12
Wabana
10
Intermediate
Hwy 38 north 7 miles, NE 8 miles on Co. 49 and 59. Scenic classic trail.
13
Big Ridge
10
Intermediate
Hwy 2 East to Hwy 65, north to Goodland, 4 miles to Co. 560, west half mile to parking lot.
14
Stoney Ridge
10
Intermediate
18 miles north of Nashwauk on Hwy 65. Watch for moose!
4 College Trails
10 Alder Pond
15
Golden
Anniversary
Big
Ridge
13
DNR State Parks and Trails 999-7923
8
Sugar
Hills
1617
Cowhorn &
Boomer-Blue
218-326-1313 • cat@mclynn.net
MEMBERSHIP FORM
S. Hwy 169 7 miles, 4 miles west on Co. 17, 3 miles south on 449. Climb to Thunder Mountain
for panoramic view. Skate and classic.
Itasca County Park System 327-2855
12
Amen
Lake
DESCRIPTION
1 Legion Park Trail
326-2500 - City of Grand Rapids
Scenic State Park
A MINNESOTA SKI PASS IS REQUIRED ON ALL GRANT-IN-AID TRAILS.
Passes may be purchased for each skier (16 years or over) at any electronic licensing
station. These funds for grooming and maintenance are matched by local volunteer labor.
LEVEL
326-2500 - City of Grand Rapids
18
Full service restaurant and bar, featuring American cuisine and fine dining. Great
weeknight specials including sushi, burgers, pasta and Friday fish. Full menu online
www.timberlakelodgehotel.com
KM
1 km = 5/8 mile
Thistledew
Mount Itasca Nordic Ski / Biathlon
218-999-5046
Jacuzzi suites, hot tubs, 2 pools plus continental breakfast! Great rates Sunday Thursday! Enjoy great ice fishing, skiing & snowmobiling!
www.whiteoakinnandsuites.com
32946 Crystal Springs Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
800-355-9740
Trail maps and updated
grooming reports
www.visitgrandrapids.com
A green cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and treats. Vegetarian and gluten-free
options. View full menu and daily specials online!
www.brewedawakenings.biz
Large hand-crafted log lodges in Suomi Hills on Caribou Lake. Each very private with
fieldstone fireplaces, sauna, 4-5 bedrooms, full kitchens. Beautiful year-round
www.buckhornoncaribou.com
accommodations.
Hearty pancake or egg breakfasts, Country Burgers, delicious dinners with delectable
desserts. Bring your entire group in to warm up! View full menu online.
www.countrykitchenrestaurants.com
Country Kitchen - 218-326-9618
625 S. Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Cross
Country
Skis
Boots
Poles
PRESERVING LIVES
On Pokegama Avenue featuring Monday Night Burgers $5.99 and Thursday Ladies
Night. Happy hour every day 2-5 and 9-close. See you tomorrow!
www.applebees.com
58 non smoking Guest rooms, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, free Wi-Fi,
Queen/King beds,Whirlpool & fireplace Suites, Flat screen TV's, free movie Channels,
Microwaves/refrigerators, Indoor Pool, cold weather hook ups. www.americinn.com
218-326-8878
2840 S Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Applebee’s
Sustaining - $50
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Family - $25
Individual - $15
We promote Nordic skiing as a
healthful family activity. Club
volunteers groom eight trail systems.
15
Golden Anniversary
3
Intermediate
River Road (Co. 3) south 7 miles. Rolling hills and majestic pines.
16
Cowhorn
8
Intermediate
River Road (Co. 3) south 6 miles, west on W endigo Rd 3 miles, south on Co. 427.
No dogs or snowshoeing on Cowhorn Loop.
17
Boomer-Blue
7
Beginner
18
Scenic State Park
743-3362
16
Intermediate
7 miles SE of Bigfork on Scenic Hwy 7. Classic trails through majestic pines.
19
Thistledew
18
Intermediate
Expert
34 miles north of Nashwauk on Hwy 65, 4 miles west on Hwy 1. Not groomed regularly.
Chippewa National Forest 246-2123
20 Suomi
21 Trout
Send to: 931 N. Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
River Road (Co. 3) south 6 miles, west on Wendigo Rd 4 miles. Dogs allowed, double-tracked
with snowshoe lane. Intersects Cowhorn Loop.
Hills
Lake
22 Simpson
Creek
Cutfoot Sioux Visitor Center
35
Intermediate
Expert
Hwy 38 north 13 miles to south access or 15 miles to north access. South trail connects to
Amen Lake Trail.
10
Intermediate
Hwy 38 N. 12 miles, east 2 miles on Co. 60, north 2 miles on Co. 335. Double-tracked classic
ski 3 miles into Historic Joyce Estate and 2 miles on North Trail.
20
Beginner
Intermediate
18 miles NW of Deer River on Hwy 46. Not groomed regularly. Skiers pack trails.