Heartland State Trail

It runs 49 miles (79 km) between Park Rapids and Cass Lake, intersecting with the Paul Bunyan State Trail around Walker.

The entire route is paved, with a parallel grass trackway along the southern half for horseback riding and mountain biking.

[1] A 4-mile (6.4 km) segment north of Walker traverses very hilly terrain to appeal to snowmobilers; other users can follow a marked alternate route on paved road shoulders.

[3] The trail's current route runs from Park Rapids through Dorset, Nevis, Akeley, and Walker to Cass Lake.

The trail connects the communities of Park Rapids, Dorset, Nevis, Akeley, Walker and Cass Lake.

The official start of the Heartland Trail is at Park Rapids’ Heartland Park, which has shelters, restrooms, a swimming beach and a bridge across the Fish Hook River.