Bicycling

Bicycling

Whether bicycling for recreation or as a means of getting around town, we have numerous trails for the cycling enthusiast.  Most of our paved trails are conveniently centered in and around the population center of Detroit Lakes.

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Explore and locate Bicycling opportunities in our County using our interactive recreation map.

Plans are underway to expand the Heartland State Trail through Becker County from Park Rapids to Moorhead offering cyclists a longer, more rural adventure.

Area bicycle trails and routes are managed by both city and county agencies.  Please contact the appropriate agency for the trail or route in question.

Fish Hatchery Recreation Trail
The Fish Hatchery Recreation Trail is a paved, one mile recreation trail that follows the Pelican River from the western shores of Detroit Lake to Lake Sallie at Dunton Locks County Park.
Total Trail Length 1.1 mile Contact Information:
Becker County Parks and Recreation
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-2612
Trail Condition Paved
Trail Status Open
Richwood Road Recreation Trail
The Richwood Road Recreation Trail parallels Co. Hwy. 21 to North Tower Road. This paved trail provides walkers and bikers in the northern areas of Detroit Lakes quick access to the heart of the city.
Total Trail Length 1.0 mile Contact Information:
Becker County Highway Dept
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4463
bcwentz@co.becker.mn.us
Trail Condition Paved
Trail Status Open
Lakeside Recreation Trail
The Lakeside Recreation Trail offers a magnificent view of Big Detroit Lake which includes a local historical marker. The recreation trail runs from North Shore Drive to East Shore Drive along the frontage road and US Hwy 10.
Total Trail Length 1.25 miles Contact Information:
Detroit Lakes Public Works
507 E. Front St.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4637
bgreen@lakesnet.net
Trail Condition Paved
Trail Status Open
 
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