Motorcycle Roads in Minnesota
"Motorcycle riders will find three great regions for motorcycle roads within the North Star State. The North Central/West region is where Midwest parries meet North Woods, home to Minnesota's (MN) largest lakes, and a paradise for outdoor lovers. The Northeast region, sometimes referred to as Arrowhead, is a home to numerous lakes and rapids bearing rivers, and the shores of magnificent Lake Superior. The Southern region shares it's scenery between the Mississippi River valley and the start of prairie land that dominates the Dakota states to the west.
"
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
Please be patient. Routes will begin to appear on map approximately 10 seconds after the map loads at a rate of one route per second.
Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
#1#2#3#4#5
Routes ranked below the top-5 are drawn in gray
![Highway 61 - LaCrescent, MN to Red Wing, MN | United States Highway 61 - LaCrescent, MN to Red Wing, MN | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_image34996.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Ride along the Mississippi River - most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, been to 28 states, nothing like it !!!
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![The Incredible North Shore Tour | United States The Incredible North Shore Tour | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image317.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Ocean-like views of the "Big Lake", open up from the heavily forested Saw-Tooth Mountains that run along side the shoreline! Work your way up along the spectacular North Shore shoreline, past…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![The Welch Village Twisties Run | United States The Welch Village Twisties Run | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image320.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
You'll be going through a valley that at times feels like being in the mountain valley out west. Overall beautiful scenery and would be even better in the fall with the leaves are changing.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Triple State Mississippi River Run (MN, IA, WI) | Iowa Triple State Mississippi River Run (MN, IA, WI) | Iowa](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image1039.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Good view of the Mississippi river and of the neighboring hills. The majority of the route, hugs the river and you'll be able to take in all that scenery from both the eastern and western shores.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![The Waconia to Henderson Run | United States The Waconia to Henderson Run | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image1218.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Start at Lola's lakehouse on Lake Waconia, Its a great place to enjoy watching the boats for a short break and a refreshment on the Dockside patio, next move on to Lisa's Bar in Carver, the humorus…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![HWY 60 Harwood Forest Tour | United States HWY 60 Harwood Forest Tour | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image325.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Lots of hard wood trees as you'll be driving through the heart of the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The path also parallels the path of the Zumbro River. HWY 60 runs from the…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Route 113 | United States Route 113 | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image1049.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Waubun is a small minnesota town, gas station, church, and a bar or two. there are also a couple little rest stops for food or gas along the way. and at least one historic or scenery spot to pull…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Drive | United States Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Drive | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image1444.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This route covers the plethora of Lake Minnetonka Bays and surrounding bodies of water. It takes you past beautiful lake views, marinas, and lots of nice houses and wooded areas.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![MN-16 - Preston to Rushford | United States MN-16 - Preston to Rushford | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image767.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This route closely follows the twisty Root River through some beautiful bluff country.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![The St Croix Trail | United States The St Croix Trail | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image769.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
You can see the St. Croix river bluff, some pretty big hills and valleys, some creeks and small towns too.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Northwoods Scenic Byway to Scenic State Park | United States Northwoods Scenic Byway to Scenic State Park | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image324.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This route has been designated as one of the 100 US National Forest Scenic byways by the US Government. This is one of the best motorcycle routes in Minnesota if you love outdoor activities and…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Ely-North Shore - Hwy 1 | United States Ely-North Shore - Hwy 1 | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image321.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This is Northern Minnesota at its finest! Entire length of run is within the Superior National Forest. You'll see most of the best scenery at the end of the route once you reach the north shore of…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Pine River-Longville-Emily-Crosby | United States Pine River-Longville-Emily-Crosby | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image768.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
On this route, you'll see what the heart of the lakes area of Minnesota is all about. Winding turning roads on State highway 84 from Pine River to Longville keeps you on your toes and also gives you…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Caledonia Road | United States Caledonia Road | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image2318.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Woods beautiful little farm sites pastures. Overall this little chunk of road is an absolute hidden gem in southeastern Minnesota. There's nothing like it. Great scenery if you bother to look…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Twin Cities to Prescott and the Alphabet Roads Loop | Minnesota Twin Cities to Prescott and the Alphabet Roads Loop | Minnesota](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image2045.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
Lots of farmland along the way, but this route isn't as much about the scenery. You'll see a lot of cool houses and farms, and the stretch along Great River Road has some nice glimpses of the…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Glacial Ridge Run | United States Glacial Ridge Run | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image2607.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
The route starts and ends at the beautiful Lake Minnewaska scenic overlook park in Glenwood, MN. Departing from here the route heads along the north shore of the lake, passing Woodland Point and Long…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Scenic Route from Henderson to St. Peter | United States Scenic Route from Henderson to St. Peter | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image2332.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This is a really nice backroad route to St. Peter. It follows the Minnesota River, takes you through Ottawa and past a frack sand mining operation. Get off your bike, climb the dirt wall just short…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Co HWY 21 | United States Co HWY 21 | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image1232.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
You will see beautiful farms, houses and heavily treed areas.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Bluff Country Run | United States Bluff Country Run | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image322.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
This route includes part of the "Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway". Excellent scenery along the river between Lanesboro and Rushford. Lots of photo op stops.
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)
![Ottertrail Scenic Byway | United States Ottertrail Scenic Byway | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_image62026.png)
Scenery
Ride Enjoyment
Tourism Opportunities
You'll ride through lake areas, farms, small towns while making a loop around several Minnesota Lakes with lots of great places to stop and eat. You'll be traveling through the roads that pass by 1,…
![speedo-meter](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-meter.png)
![speedo-arrow](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/speedo-arrow.png)
![speedo-meter-grey](https://motorcycleroads.com//themes/custom/motorcycleroads/images/rate-meter-grey.png)