96 miles - 8-12 hours

Follow the eastern portion of the Mesabi Trail through northern Minnesota. The eastern half takes you through the Iron Range with its vast reserves of iron ore, to the Hockey Hall of Fame and to Ely, the gateway to the Boundary Waters where you can howl with the wolves! Bob Dylan grew up in Hibbing, on the western end of this stretch. Minnesota's mining history is visible in its open pit mine overlooks, museums, and a journey one-half mile underground at several points along the way. ...