Giants Ridge: A Resort Experience Area Like No Other

Located on the southern edge of the Superior National Forest of Minnesota, Giants Ridge offers a resort experience like no other. There isn’t a resort area in the Midwest that offers the variety and quality of outdoor recreation experiences and amenities that can be found at Giants Ridge. 

What outdoor recreation does Giants Ridge have?

Giants Ridge has the widest variety and quality of outdoor recreation you’ll find anywhere! Onsite, enjoy 34 alpine ski runs, groomed and lit cross country ski and snowshoe trails, four-season lift-served mountain bike trails, cross-country gravel bike trails, two distinct golf courses, disc golf, hiking trails, a tubing park, climbing wall and a pool and sauna haus.

In addition to all that, Giants Ridge is located on the paved, 164-mile Mesabi Trail for cycling, the East Range ATV Trail that connects to hundreds of miles of off-highway riding in the Superior National Forest, and the Laurentian Snowmobile Trail, which connects to a vast network of winter trails. Paddle one of four nearby bodies of water, including the Mine, Wynne and Sabin Lakes within the Giants Ridge footprint and nearby Embarrass Lake.

What kinds of dining are at Giants Ridge?

Onsite, find the Burnt Onion Kitchen and Brews restaurant offers a varied menu that updates regularly, and the seasonal Wacootah Grill overlooking MIne Lake. The Chalet food service is available during ski season.

In nearby Biwabik, enjoy the famed Vi’s Pizza, the Iron Range’s most popular tradition, meat-and-veggie-filled pies known as “past-ees” at Carson’s Pasty Kitchen, or Biwabik Pizza Company. Grab groceries at Super One Foods in Biwabik, and get a great breakfast at The Hive in nearby Aurora.

Is there lodging at Giants Ridge?

Onsite lodging includes the all-suites Lodge with indoor pool, restaurant and meeting space at the base of the ski hill, and The Villas, one to four-bedroom condos overlooking Wynne Lake. There’s also the impeccable Green Gate Guest Houses with a variety of high-quality lodging options, and the nearby Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake near the small community of Biwabik.

What is there to do near Giants Ridge?

If you’ve had enough of the Great Outdoors and are ready to just poke around the Range, here are some must-visit stops that are just a short drive from Giants Ridge:

For Take-Homes and Treats:

• Pine Grove Gallery is right on Biwabik’s main street and offers a variety of gift items with an Up North theme.
• Canelake’s Candies in Virginia is THE candy store to visit, with homemade chocolates to die for (every flavor!), plus hard candies, seasonal treats, great souvenir shopping and more.
• Kunnari’s Kitchen and Farm Market is the perfect place for lunch and a bit of shopping, with seasonal decor plus fresh from the farm produce and other goods.

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For Knowledge:

Minnesota Discovery Center is northern Minnesota’s premier museum, with indoor and outdoor exhibits, special events, children’s play areas and vintage trolley rides.

US Hockey Hall of Fame Museum is the place to go for hockey fans and non-hockey fans alike. The sport is a big part of Iron Range legend and lore, and this museum deserves a stop whether it’s to pay tribute or learn more.

Plan your trip to this amazing, year-round resort that’s great for active couples and families, and is also a relaxing haven for those seeking a peaceful getaway.