Popular Minnesota State Trail Now Nominated As The Best In America

Recreational trails in the U.S. are essential for several reasons, including enhancing the overall quality of life.

They offer accessible, low-cost opportunities for exercise, like walking and biking,  reduce traffic congestion, and protect natural spaces. Additionally, trails drive tourism, increase property values, and foster community connection

With over 69 million annual visits to regional parks and trails, recreational trails in Minnesota provide critical, accessible, and high-quality outdoor experiences that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Minnesota features over 1,500 miles of developed, state-managed trails across more than 25 major routes, with 647 miles paved. One of the most popular is the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, and now it's getting national recognition once again.

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Gitchi-Gami State Trail Nominated For Best Recreational Trail In America

Minnesota State Parks and Trails posted on its Facebook page that the Gitchi-Gami State Trail has once again been nominated in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards as the Best Recreational Trail in the country.

The nomination notes that the impressive 36-mile trail in northeast Minnesota is still being built out, and once completed, it will then be a "whopping 86 miles, with stops across five state parks, four scientific and natural areas, and multiple towns and historic sites."

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Visitors love it for its amazing views of Lake Superior, along with views of the Temperance River Gorge, the Beaver Bay Bridge, the North Shore Mining Railroad, Grand Marais, and more.

Everyone is now encouraged to vote for the Gitchi-Gami State Trail so it can finish #1 in this contest. The voting period is open now until Monday, April 6, and you can vote once per day.