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  • Up North Retreats is on a designated ATV route that provides access to hundreds of miles of ATV trails of all different varieties.

    This app will provide you detailed maps on all ATV trails in our area: BackCountry Navigator PRO — BackCountry Navigator

  • Up North Retreats is located less than a 1/4 mile from the Heartland Trail, a 49 mile paved bike trail from Park Rapids to Cass Lake. The Heartland Trail also connects to the 115 mile Paul Bunyan Trail which runs from Bemidji down to Baxter. See the links below for trail details and maps:

    Heartland State Trail

    Paul Bunyan State Trail

    For Mountain Bikers, the heartland trail has a grassy trail running parallel with the paved trail and there are many miles of multi-use trails in the Paul Bunyan State Forest that allows for more challenging Mountain Biking.

  • The 60 mile Paul Bunyan Heartland Trail passes within 1/4 mile of Up North Retreats. There are also numerous other hiking trails in the area. Some useful links to find your favorite hike are below:

    Hubbard County Hikes: Find Trails with Interactive Filter

    Top 5 Hikes and Walks in Hubbard County | Komoot

    Best Trails in Minnesota

  • With hundreds of lakes within 50 miles, Up North Retreats can be you hub to explore all types of lakes. Whether Fishing, Cruising, Canoeing, or Jet Skiing, you'll find many options nearby.

  • Itasca State Park. The historic Itasca State Park, headwaters of the Mississippi river is less than 40 miles from Up North Retreats.

    Itasca State Park Information

  • ItemAll towns listed below are reachable by ATV, Bicycle, or Auto. The following local towns offer shopping, eating, and entertainment:

    Akeley – 2 Miles

    Nevis – 5 Miles

    Walker – 12 Miles

    Dorset – 14 Miles

    Park Rapids – 16 Miles

    Bemidji - 40 miles

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