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World-Class Trails. Remarkable History. More Ways to Ride.
Chisholm, Minnesota
Discover Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm, Minnesota, where the Iron Range's mining history meets outdoor adventure. Built across 1,225 acres of reclaimed mine land, Redhead has grown from a community-driven vision into a destination for mountain bikers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Since opening in 2020, Redhead has continued to expand its trail network and improve the visitor experience. Today, the park features approximately 38 miles of trails, with routes and terrain for a range of riding abilities. From exploring the unique landscape of former iron mines to developing your skills on purpose-built features, there's always something new to discover.
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And the experience keeps growing. Recent improvements include a paved Velosolutions pump track, a dirt skills course, expanded trails, and significant upgrades to the main trailhead.
Whether you're visiting for a day of riding, planning a weekend on the Iron Range, or discovering Redhead for the first time, we invite you to experience this one-of-a-kind outdoor destination.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your gear, rally your crew, and get ready for the ride. Redhead Mountain Bike Park—where the thrills never end!
Come ride Redhead. Explore more. Make it an adventure.
Redhead continues to invest in the trails, facilities, and amenities that make every visit better.
Recent improvements include:
Expanded trail network: Approximately 38 miles of trails, including 11.9 miles of new trail added through recent expansion efforts.
New Chisholm Connector Trail, a 1.7-mile trail that connects Redhead MTB Park with Chisholm’s downtown sector.
Paved pump track: A Velosolutions pump track at the main trailhead, offering a new way to build bike-handling skills and enjoy riding.
Dirt skills course: Additional terrain for riders to practice, progress, and develop confidence.
Improved trailhead amenities: Drinking water, a bike-washing station, improved parking and lighting, paved walkways, landscaping, and additional site improvements.
These investments build on Redhead's original vision while making the park an even more welcoming destination for riders and visitors.
Ride, Explore, and Enjoy the Outdoors
Owned by the City of Chisholm and operated in partnership with Iron Range Off-Road Cyclists (IROC) and Minnesota Discovery Center, Redhead is a public, multi-use trail system offering free access for mountain biking and hiking.
The park is generally open seven days a week, with closures possible during heavy rain and seasonal trail transitions. The surrounding trail system also includes designated routes for the Chisholm ATV Trail System. Visitors should follow posted signs and route guidance, as only a limited number of mountain bike trails intersect ATV routes.
More to Come for Redhead and Chisholm
Redhead's future extends beyond the existing trail network. Planning and development efforts are focused on expanding connections between the park and the surrounding community.
Proposed and developing projects include the Chisholm Connector Trail, a connection intended to bring visitors into downtown Chisholm, and a junior-style pump track project at Longyear Lake Park. Additional long-term planning has identified opportunities for future trail connections, trailhead improvements, camping, and other outdoor recreation amenities.
These projects reflect a shared goal: to strengthen the Iron Range as an outdoor recreation destination while creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, ride, and spend time in Chisholm.
New Trails. New Features. New Adventures.
NEARBY LODGING
Looking to stay overnight? The Redhead and Fairgrounds Campground offers 16 sites with full hookups, water, and electricity. Reservations are available through CampLife.
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An Abandoned Iron Mine Turned RECREATION Gem
Miles Of Adventure In the center of the Northland
Things To Do
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO CHISHOLM, MINNESOTA
Paddle the Redhead Pit
Discover Redhead’s reclaimed mine pit from the water! The Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) offers canoe and kayak rentals during the summer season. Have your own equipment? The MDC Shuttle Service will bring your personal watercraft (kayak/canoe/SUP) to the beach during operating hours (10AM-5PM). The Redhead pit lake is only accessible by the MDC Shuttle, on foot, bicycle, or ATV. Personal vehicles are prohibited on the ATV trail.
Visit the museums
The Minnesota Discovery Center offers insight into the human and natural history of Northeastern Minnesota, housing a museum, entertainment venue, research center and library in a stunning park like setting. The Minnesota Museum of Mining showcases mining history on 13 acres with displays, mining equipment visitors can climb into, and more. Hull Rust Mine View in neighboring Hibbing offers a new visitor center with vast overlooks of active mining. Check out the interpretive path through Bruce Mine Headframe Park & Trailhead in Chisholm.
Make Redhead part of your next Iron Range adventure. Ride the trails, explore the new pump track and skills course, discover the region's mining heritage, and enjoy the nearby parks, attractions, restaurants, and businesses of Chisholm.
REnt Bikes from 30West
30West Bike Shop is on site at the Minnesota Discovery Center, across the parking lot from the main Redhead Trailhead. Bike shop hours are Wednesday - Sunday 9AM-6PM. On site rentals, repair, general bike maintenance, and gear available. Rentals include hardtail, full suspension, fat bike, and E-bikes including cruiser, full suspension, and fat bike. Rent for trail riding or road riding on the adjacent paved Mesabi Trail!
Visit Chisholm Parks
Redhead isn’t the only city park in Chisholm - there’s a dozen! A few to experience include: Kiwanis Splash Pad at Memorial Park (next to the Bocce courts, under the water tower), the paved trail and parks on Longyear Lake in the center of Chisholm, Bruce Mine Headframe Park & Trailhead, and the Downtown Pocket Park where you might just catch some live music if the stars align!
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Dine in Downtown Chisholm
Go from trail to table in one minute flat when you jump across HWY 169 into Chisholm! Hotspots recommended by locals include Valentini’s for homemade pasta and killer sandwiches, Jim’s Bar and Grill or Nette’s for burgers, Black Bear Bakery & Cafe for donuts and espresso, Snickers or Choppy’s for Pizza. Chisholm’s classic small-town bars such as Tom & Jerry’s serve craft brews, standard domestics, and offer plenty of choice cocktails. Don’t skip Chisholm!
All Terrain Adventures
Chisholm has an expansive ATV trail system and ATVs are approved for in town street commuting, so riders can go straight from dirt to dining. The Chisholm ATV Trail managed by Northern TRAXX ATV Club is a 57-mile system of trails and road connectors which cross rolling hills, mature forest, and around historic mine pits and tailings piles. The Chisholm Trail connects the Alborn-Pengilly GIA ATV and Taconite Trails with the community of Hibbing on the south end to the communities of Chisholm in the middle and Side Lake to the north.
