Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Taconite State Trail - Grand Rapids
Trail conditions:
Taconite Trail Grand Rapids to Hwy 65: This section was groomed 2-23-21. The trail is in very poor condition after the past week of 40 degree temperatures. There are many sections of dirt and few sections with a half inch base.Taconite Trail Hwy 65 to McCarthy Beach State Park: Groomed 2-23-21. Conditions are poor with many sections of dirt showing through. Taconite Trail McCarthy Beach State Park to Hwy 73: Groomed 2-18-21. Conditions are fair on this section with an estimated 2 inch base. It was not groomed 2-23-28 in attempt to save what base exists.
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| Trail conditions: poor |
| Trail groomed? yes |
| Trail base: 0.5" |
| Trail mileage: 150 |
The trail(s):
The trail consists of rolling hills with numerous lakes and streams. Many of the hills have large areas of exposed rock and enormous boulders. The trail is heavily timbered with a mix of hardwoods and conifers.
Facilities:
- Shelters can be found along the trail.
Last updated on February 24, 2021. Local snow depth is 5".
Getting there
1201 Highway 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Heading into Grand Rapids on Highway 169, turn onto 3rd Ave. E. Follow for ten blocks to the trailhead.
Parking is available at the trailhead.
Contact
Phone: (218) 328-8980
Email: [email protected]
Contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.