Iron Trail Tour

Introduction

Duluth - Virginia - Tower - Ely - Beaver Bay / 7 Days

Iron Trail Tour Overview

This 300-mile tour is 100% paved and about 33% traffic-free rail trail or parkway/scenic highway, and starts & ends in Duluth, MN.

Experience a scenic journey through northern Minnesota, traveling from Duluth to Virginia, Tower, Ely, and Beaver Bay. Enjoy a mix of cycling, local attractions, and special events, with comfortable lodging each night. Discover the region's natural beauty, historic sites, and vibrant communities along the Iron Trail.

Tour Highlights

At a glance

Iron Trail Tour Overview

Map

Day 1 - Travel to Duluth, Orientation & Reception

Arrive in Duluth, Orientation and Welcome Reception

Travel to Duluth

DestinationDuluth, MN

Travel to Duluth to begin your Iron Trail Tour adventure.

Orientation & Guest Reception

Orientation and guest reception at 5:30 p.m. to welcome participants and provide an overview of the tour.

Self-guided tour

Explore Duluth on a self-guided tour before the evening reception.

Day's Inn

2211 London Road, Duluth, MN 55802

Check-in at Day's Inn, 2211 London Road, Duluth, MN 55802. Check-in available from 4 p.m.

Dinner at Blackwoods

Dinner at Blackwoods in Duluth, MN.

Day 2 - Ride from Duluth to Virginia

Scenic Ride from Duluth to Virginia

Ride from Duluth to Virginia

Ride from Duluth to Virginia, covering 52 miles. Look for deer along the way.

Lakeshor Motor Lodge

404 N 6th Ave. W, Virginia, MN

Stay at Lakeshor Motor Lodge, 404 N 6th Ave. W, Virginia, MN. Phone: 218-741-3360.

Day 3 - Ride to Tower and Soudan Mine Tour

Ride to Tower and Explore Soudan Mine

Ride to Tower

Ride to Tower, covering 55 miles.

Soudan Mine Tour

Soudan Mine Tour.

Fortune Bay Resort

1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790

Stay at Fortune Bay Resort, 1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790. Phone: 218-753-2611.

Day 4 - Jump to Ely and Explore Sights

Jump to Ely and Discover Local Attractions

Ride to Ely

Ride to Ely, covering 41 miles.

Many great sights in Ely

Many great sights in Ely.

Adventure Inn

1145 E Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731

Stay at Adventure Inn, 1145 E Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731. Phone: 218-365-3140.

Day 5 - Play in Ely and Optional Canoe Trip

Enjoy Ely with Optional Canoe Adventure

Play in Ely

Play in Ely! Many great sights in Ely!

Optional riding

Optional riding in Ely.

Optional canoe trip

Optional canoe trip in Ely.

Adventure Inn

1145 E Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731

Adventure Inn, 1145 E Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731. Phone: 218-365-3140.

Day 6 - Ride to Lake Superior and Beaver Bay

Grand Fondo Ride to Lake Superior and Tour Dinner

Ride to Lake Superior

Ride to Lake Superior, our Grand Fondo day, covering 65 miles.

Tour dinner tonight

Tour dinner tonight after the ride.

Red Raven North

1017 Main Street, Beaver Bay, MN

Red Raven North, 1017 Main Street, Beaver Bay, MN. Phone: 218-226-4351.

Day 7 - Ride Along Lake Superior to Duluth

Grand Vista Ride and Tour Conclusion in Duluth

Ride along Lake Superior

Ride along Lake Superior, our Grand Vista day, covering 50 miles.

Tour ends with arrival back in Duluth

Tour ends with our arrival back in Duluth, ETA of 3 p.m. at 2211 London Road.

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1. Day's Inn

2211 London Road, Duluth, MN 55802

2. Lakeshor Motor Lodge

404 N 6th Ave. W, Virginia, MN

3. Fortune Bay Resort

1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790

4. Adventure Inn

1145 E Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731

5. Red Raven North

1017 Main Street, Beaver Bay, MN