search menu Redhead Mountain Bike Park Redhead Mountain Bike Park Chisholm Home of the Redhead MTB Park https://www.trailforks.com/region/redhead-mountain-bike-park-37868/ https://www.facebook.com/RedheadMTBPark/ Redhead Mountain Bike Park is closed for deer hunting and seasonal transition. Check back for the winter recreation plan! Come discover #MesabiMagic at the new, world-class Redhead Mountain Bike Park, trailhead located at the Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) in Chisholm, MN. Difficulty ranges from beginner (easy) to expert level with a wide array of terrain features and options for riders to test out their skills on. The park also offers trails for hiking and these trails are clearly marked with a hiking symbol. The Minnesota Discovery Center Summer Entrance will serve as the trailhead facility for the Redhead MTB Park. Redhead visitors will have full access to free parking, restrooms, our Miner's Daughter Gift Shop (bike accessories sold here). Redhead MTB Park is now on the Trailforks APP or online at www.trailforks.com! “The Redhead Mountain Bike Park, being built on 1,225-acres of former Iron Range mineland, is shaping up to arguably be the most scenic and unequaled mountain bike park in the Midwest.” – Business North Check out our partner trails on the Iron Range!! www.ridetherange.com Redhead Trails FAQs: Where is the Redhead Trail Entrance? At the MN Discovery Center in Chisholm, MN When can I ride the trails? Riders can enjoy the bike trails from sunrise to sunset. Do I have to pay to use the bike trails? Nope! You will only pay if you’d like to go through the MN Discovery Center museum and exhibits. What other uses does Redhead allow (i.e. hiking, walking, etc.)? Each trail has designated use signage. A majority allow walking/hiking but not all. No motorized vehicles. Are E-bikes allowed on the trails? Yes! What should I do in an emergency at Redhead MTB Park? Please call 911 for all emergencies. Is Redhead Mountain Bike Park available on Trailforks? Yes! What should I do if I see an issue on Redhead? Download the free Trailforks app. All issues can be reported on the app as a user. Or you can report to MN Discovery Center (during our open hours). IROC prefers the app as the volunteers can be notified right away and go out to fix it. Trails are inspected weekly by IROC volunteers. Who owns and maintains the Redhead Mountain Bike Park? – Redhead is a cooperative effort between IROC, The City of Chisholm, and The Minnesota Discovery Center. The Funding for the trail system came from the Department of Iron Range Resources which utilizes taxes generated by mining to foster vibrant growth and economic prosperity in northeastern Minnesota. The City of Chisholm owns the Redhead Mountain Bike Trails. Iron Range Off-Road Cyclists (IROC) maintains general maintenance. If any technical maintenance is needed, the City of Chisholm will call the appropriate vendor. The MN Discovery Center is the trailhead. Is Redhead MTB Park open year-round? Yes! However, there will be closure times in between seasons to allow the ground to freeze or thaw. Can you ride normal bikes on in the park? Yes, but your experience will be a little more difficult without the suspension and weight of a mountain bike. Do you have bike rentals? 30West is located at MDC in the main entrance Do you have bathrooms? There is Porta Pottys at the trailhead and one Porta Potty at Glen Location. The restrooms at the MN Discovery Center will be available for use during the open hours. Is there camping or lodging around? The Chisholm Iron Trail Campground located right in Chisholm, below the water tower, on the service road of of highway 73 is now open for your lodging needs. The Chisholm Inn and Suites directly across Hwy. 169 from Redhead MTB Park, call 218-254-2000 for more information or Check out these campgrounds, hotels, and resorts for the perfect accommodations. REDHEAD HAS BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS! IMPORTANT UPDATES: -Riders/hikers must wait 6 hours after rainfall before using trail system. This is to avoid causing damage to the trails. -DO NOT bypass yellow builders tape to ride/hike unopened/incomplete trails. Official Website of Chisholm, Minnesota All Rights Reserved 316 West Lake Street Chisholm, MN 55719 Phone: 218-254-7900 Fax: 218-254-7955 Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 4:00 Site Map | Accessibility Statement | Contact Us Government Websites by GovOffice