burnished grasses surround the lima grade swamp while deep pines look on

 

Lima Mountain Grade Twin Lakes Bike Loop

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Danger: do NOT ride on the Gunflint Trail!

The quintessential ride through the forest; great for varying abilities. The Lima Mountain Grade is a forest service road through woodlands, open areas, over creeks and river, to lakes highlighted by berries, wildlife and a spur to Lima Mountain.
Park at Twin Lakes then ride north along the Lima Grade, east on South Brule and loop back south and end with a picnic or camping (rustic facilities) at the Twin Lakes camp area.

Length: 10 miles

Difficulty: easy to moderate [length]

Trailhead: Lima Grade to Twin Lakes Loop

Surface: hard pack gravel road

 

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