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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Apple Valley, Minnesota

Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail
East Central Scenic Trail

East Central Scenic Trail

Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close to many other beautiful gravel roads to explore. There are many nice small towns...
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Sand Road Driftless Loop
Sand Road Driftless Loop

Sand Road Driftless Loop

A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area. This trail would be extra beautiful in the fall and after a fresh snowstorm...
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Total Miles
38.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake
Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet over the length of the trail. Departing Amery...
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop
Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a constructed mud pit area and good cell service. Standard Minnesota ATV permits/licenses are required...
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails
Snake Creek ATV Trails

Snake Creek ATV Trails

The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena
Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena

Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena

Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena is a 6.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Barron County. The Turtle Lake to Almena section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle descent, losing about 75 feet over the length of the trail. Departing ...
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trout Valley ATV Trail
Trout Valley ATV Trail

Trout Valley ATV Trail

The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail from the parking area forms a small loop, which is bidirectional and leads to ...
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Beginner ATV trails near Apple Valley, Minnesota

Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail
East Central Scenic Trail

East Central Scenic Trail

Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close to many other beautiful gravel roads to explore. There are many nice small towns...
Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail

Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake
Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet over the length of the trail. Departing Amery...
Learn more about Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake

Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop
Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a constructed mud pit area and good cell service. Standard Minnesota ATV permits/licenses are required...
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails
Snake Creek ATV Trails

Snake Creek ATV Trails

The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails

Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Apple Valley, Minnesota

Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail
East Central Scenic Trail

East Central Scenic Trail

Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close to many other beautiful gravel roads to explore. There are many nice small towns...
Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail

Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Sand Road Driftless Loop
Sand Road Driftless Loop

Sand Road Driftless Loop

A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area. This trail would be extra beautiful in the fall and after a fresh snowstorm...
Learn more about Sand Road Driftless Loop

Total Miles
38.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop
Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a constructed mud pit area and good cell service. Standard Minnesota ATV permits/licenses are required...
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails
Snake Creek ATV Trails

Snake Creek ATV Trails

The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails

Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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