Five Great Trails for Fall Biking

Explore Minnesota sent this bulletin at 09/10/2019 08:00 AM CDT

Colorful leaves dot the trail and a man bikes in the background

TAKE THE PERFECT FALL BIKE RIDE
AROUND LAKE MINNETONKA

Colors bursting from branches, cool air wafting off the lake, charming small town main streets—biking the 40-mile loop around Lake Minnetonka is everything good about fall in Minnesota wrapped up in a tidy, lakeside bow.

fall colors burst as a man and woman bike along a lake

EXPLORE LAKE COUNTRY ON YOUR BIKE

There's no better way to see the rolling hills and abundant lakes of central Minnesota than from your bike. Explore the region's impressive network of paved bike trails to visit historic sites, family resorts and everything in between.

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couple bikes together on the Lake Wobegon Trail

bicyclist on a trail bridge on the north shore

5 GREAT TRAILS FOR FALL BIKING

From the sound of leaves crunching under bike tires, to the fireworks of fall colors bursting from branches as you pedal, it’s easy to see (and hear) why fall biking in Minnesota is so popular. From tree-lined lakes to towering river bluffs, these trails are sure to make you fall for fall biking.

group of bikers pedaling on a lush fall trail

BIKE TO THESE MINNESOTA APPLE ORCHARDS

With dozens of charming Minnesota orchards dotting the state map like apples on the ground, the North Star State is an apple lover’s paradise. Thanks to our extensive, statewide bicycle trail network, it’s easy to plan a pedal-powered orchard adventure in Minnesota.