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Pine River is a unique place in Minnesota having one of the Minnesota's best biking trails, thePaul Bunyan Trail, and sharing fame with the scenic Pine River. Both run through downtown. Be sure to stop at the new Information Center in Pine River for a real north country log cabin experience! You'll find clean restrooms, water, historic displays, food, shopping, picnic area and recreation all in Pine River! And, the Pine River Information Center now offers FREE Wireless Communication to visitors!
Two bridges cross the trail near Pine River. One bridge is located on the southern edge of town, while the other crosses the Pine River about two miles south of town. Be sure to pull off the trail, ride three blocks east through downtown Pine River to see Norway Brook. A beautiful, short side trip! Enjoy a picnic in the Pine River Park!

Look for the newly restored Pine River Railroad Depot complete with red caboose sitting alongside! A vintage 1918 horse drawn fire engine is also displayed nearby. Lots of reasons for a picture!

Eight miles to the north lies Backus, where you can stop and take a rest along Pine Mountain Lake. As you travel north from Backus, you will pass through the headwater area of the north branch of the Pine River. A bench rest is located along the trail with a terrific view of Beuber Lake. A true Minnesota lake scene. Then on to Hackensack, the northern trailhead of the trail. There you'll find restrooms, swimming beach several grocery stores, children's playground, parking, boat ramp and much more.

To the south 7 miles lies Jenkins and another 2 miles will bring you into Pequot Lakes. On you go southward 7 miles to Nisswa, Merrifield and then Brainerd. It's about a thirty-two mile ride from Pine River to Brainerd.



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