Scenes along the Paul Bunyan Trail, Minnesota,
from Baxter (South) to Lake Bemidji (North)
LARGE MAP

Sophus at the trail head parking lot, just past the bridge shown above.

One of several lakes near Merrifield.

Trail just north of Merrifield.

Two kids biking into Nisswa.

Trail side festival in Nisswa.

Trail view just north of Nisswa.

A splash of fall colors just south of Pequot Lakes.

Original terminal and another trail-side festival in Pequot Lakes (Note wind!).

Trail view near Jenkins.

Always a caboose on a rail-trail.

Willard's Saloon in Backus, where the locals gather on Sundays to cheer the Vikings. Serve great hamburgers.

Field north of Backus.

Trail into Hackensack.

Sophus at trail head in Hackensack.

Trees turning to fall colors north of Hackensack.

Trail through hilly section between Hackensack and Walker.

Resort area near Benedict north of Walker.

Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast in Benedict. Nice place, friendly folk, and good breakfast.

Near Laporte.

Lake Bemidji. The northern end of the trail.

Can't leave Bemidji without taking a photo with Paul and Babe.