That beautiful place to live

Make northeastern Minnesota´s Mesabi Iron Range your home

Named for a native American word for the constellation Orion, Mesabi is the place where great riches exist: deep forests, clear waters, veins of minerals and much more.

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Spring & Summer

With average temperatures in the mid-70’s to mid-80’s throughout the summer, the Iron Range has a multitude of activities to enjoy.

Golf

With a short golfing season, you will want to try to cram in as much time on the greens as possible! Beautiful golf courses are close to all the cities on the Range.

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Bike / Hike

The Iron Range is famous for the Mesabi Trail which stretches from Grand Rapids to Ely – that’s 132 miles of paved biking and hiking access! There are also many other hiking trails in the area.

Mesabi Trail, Grand Rapids to Ely (Bike & Hike)
Redhead Mountain Bike/Trail, Chisholm (Bike & Hike)
Giants Ridge, Biwabik (Bike & Hike)
Maple Hill Park, Hibbing (Bike & Hike)
Sturgeon River Trail, Chisholm (Hike)
North Dark River Trail, Chisholm (Hike)

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Kayak

With so many lakes and mine pits to choose from within a 10-15 minute drive, there are some beautiful spots to kayak. Some right in town!

LaRue Pit, Nashwauk, MN
O’Brien Resevoir, Keewatin
Blue Lake, Between Nashwauk/Keewatin
Bigfork River, Bigfork-Effie area
St. Louis River, Zim
Grant-Wabigon Mine Pit, Buhl
Longyear Lake, Chisholm
Mn Discovery Center/Redhead Mountain Bike Park, Chisholm
Janet Lake, Hibbing
Carey Lake, Hibbing
Beauty Lake, Hibbing
Island Lake, Hibbing
Snowball Lake, Between Pengilly and Calumet
Oxhide Lake, Pengilly
Side Lake chain of lakes, Side Lake

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Fall & Winter

We don’t slow down for a little bit (or a lot!) of snow. In fact, the more snow, the better the adventure! Your one-stop link for all winter ideas: www.ironrange.org/winter