Akeley is located in Hubbard County south of Bemidji at the junction of Hwys 34 and 64, in the Woods and Waters Region.
The Heartland Trail was one of Minnesotas first "Rails to Trails" multi-use trails. The trail travels 49 miles connecting the communities of Park Rapids, Dorset, Nevis, Akeley , Walker and Cass Lake. Rebuilt in 1997, it now is wide enough to ride two abreast on bikes and smooth enough for in-line skating. An alternative trail for horseback riding and snowmobile runs alongside the paved trail. The trail can be accessed at rest areas in all the communities.