I’d like to thank Brian Peterson, outdoors editor, for the great story in the Dec. 25th Outdoor Traditions section of the Brainerd Dispatch showcasing the Wolf Lake Trails east of Brainerd which typically are groomed cross county ski trails this time of year, but make great mountain biking opportunities during snowless winters.
As we make those New Year resolutions to become more active and to exercise more, I’d like to inform you of many other hiking, biking, (ungroomed) XC skiing and snowshoeing opportunities within several other non-motorized trail systems on the public landscape managed by Crow Wing County.
For site locations and maps, please visit Crow Wing County’s web site at: www.co.crow-wing.mn.us and go to Visitors, Recreational Activities, Trails, Non-Motorized Hiking Trails. Web site information is continually changing so visit the site often for recent updates.
Thirteen gated non-motorized trails are throughout Crow Wing County. I invite you to visit them, particularly the ones near your home or cabin. The trails were mowed in the fall and are open for all non-motorized activities. If the snow eventually gets deep this winter, find trail systems adjacent to publicly maintained and plowed roadways for rustic cross-county skiing or snowshoeing opportunities.
Make it a goal to visit all the non-motorized trails in Crow Wing County in 2012. Some may become your favorite areas to explore. Join me and let’s all take a hike in 2012!
Bryan Pike
Natural Resource Manager
Land Services Department
Crow Wing County
Comments (4)
Add commentPueringer
Isn't this the "Rental Guy"? From what I have heard, he is a slum lord. Do you really think he would pass the savings on to his renters?
Besides the designated trails
Besides the designated trails there is about 200 miles of undesignated trails that are open for exploration by the public on county land. It's one of the best kept secrets in this area.
Since there isn't enough snow for snowmobiling this year the woods are pretty peaceful. If you stay until dusk you can often hear the wolves howl.
take a hike.....
To pdnet15. As you only repeat hearsay, you obviously have not seen our properties. We are not slum lords. We pass our rental inspections with flying colors. We have remodeled several buildings in the downtown area, and have built several new rentals around town. We also have remodeled several properties in this area and several other cities. We contribute large amounts of money to local property taxes, and our properties are kept up to city codes. We provide good, safe affordable housing, and also employ several people, which also contributes to the economy. My forum letter is designed to help the city save taxpayers money, and also renters money. I care about our local government, and our quality of life. I have noticed that you do not use your name, and that you regularly criticize other people on your posts. I wonder what you do to contribute to society. I am not afraid to post my name.
David Pueringer
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Just be careful of those stupid trappers when in the woods!