Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Babbitt, Minnesota

This trail begins as a rocky and uneven two-track that winds through dense forest, featuring a series of ascents and descents along its route. It is well-used by local ATV and side-by-side riders, and its popularity is due in part to the presence of several dispersed campsites scattered along the wa...
Learn more about Whisper Lake

This trail begins off Highway 21 and follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a scenic forested area. The route features a series of ascents and descents and is generally easy to drive, though there are occasional mild corrugations and potholes along the way. A few smaller trai...
Learn more about Rivard Road

This trail begins where County Road 403 ends, at a bend in the road, and immediately narrows as it continues into the forest. We found no evidence of beaver or even a beaver farm. The surface remains smooth, primarily gravel, though there are sections with frequent potholes and mild corrugations. Th...
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This scenic trail begins off Dunka River Road and features a relatively new gravel surface. Though not particularly wide, the trail is mostly smooth and well graded, with a few gentle ascents and descents as it winds through the surrounding tall pine forest. While there are a handful of side trails ...
Learn more about 423

This scenic trail begins from Dunka River Road and starts out as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Early along the trail, it passes an old quarry that appears to be a popular gathering and camping area for local off-road enthusiasts. The space is open, with ample room for dispersed camping and r...
Learn more about Hatchet

This trail branches off from Little Lake Road, though it functions as a distinct route. It is a well-maintained gravel road that passes through forested terrain, with noticeable corrugations and occasional potholes along the way. The drive is generally gentle, offering a relatively smooth passage fo...
Learn more about Birch Lake

This forest trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a well-maintained gravel road. It winds through wooded terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents, offering a straightforward drive. Local traffic is common along this route, so it’s best to proceed with caution, especially around ...
Learn more about County Road 403

This scenic trail begins at Dunka River Road and winds its way through a mix of dense forest and open clearings. The first half of the route is relatively well-maintained gravel, though it’s marked by protruding rocks, potholes, and frequent puddles. Numerous side trails branch off—some marked, oth...
Learn more about 113

Trail 113L appears to have once been a maintained gravel route and still offers a relatively smooth drive as it meanders through forested terrain. While sections of the trail remain in decent condition, it has become overgrown in places, with signs of recent clearing where downed trees have been cut...
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This scenic trail begins off New Tomahawk Trail and winds through forested terrain along a surface made up of both fine and coarse gravel. The route is generally well maintained and passes a single residence near its starting point. For most of its length, the trail is single-lane with a series of m...
Learn more about Stony River Trail

This trail begins off New Tomahawk Trail and intersects with the Stony Spur ATV trail early on. Initially, it follows a logging road that is mostly smooth but includes occasional rocks and potholes. As the trail progresses, it narrows into a two-track path that winds through dense forest. Along this...
Learn more about Denley Lake Spur E

This trail begins with a rough, rocky surface and continues as a narrow two-track winding through scenic forest. It features a series of ascents and descents and is composed of a mix of gravel and exposed rock. Vegetation is dense throughout much of the route, and overgrowth along the trail makes pi...
Learn more about Muckawa

This forest trail follows a winding route with a series of mostly gentle ascents and descents. The surface is generally smooth gravel, though there are occasional rough patches along the way. Several smaller trails branch off from the main route, including the Bear Run Trail, which is designated for...
Learn more about FS 451

This trail offers one of the more scenic routes within the Superior National Forest, beginning from New Tomahawk Trail and quickly crossing the Stony Spur ATV Trail. Not far from the start, it skirts a small lake that has been dammed by a beaver, which was actively working on its construction during...
Learn more about Keeley Creek

This trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that leads toward Birch Lake campsite. Despite the good condition of the initial stretch, the surface is marked by frequent corrugations and potholes that can make for a bumpy ride. As the trail progresses, it di...
Learn more about Little Lake

This scenic off-road trail begins as a relatively smooth two-track with a designated parking area at the trailhead, making it convenient for unloading ATVs and side-by-sides. These types of vehicles are best suited to navigate the terrain ahead. As the trail progresses, it becomes increasingly narro...
Learn more about FH7

This trail, also known as the Bear Run Trail, is accessed from Route 451 and begins as a mostly smooth gravel road with a few gentle ascents and descents. As you travel farther in, the terrain changes noticeably—becoming narrower, rockier, and more uneven. The trail transitions into a rugged two-tra...
Learn more about FS 451A

This trail is a narrow, mostly maintained route that winds through dense forest and features a series of ascents and descents. While generally passable, the surface is rough and rocky in several sections, requiring careful navigation. At the beginning of the trail, there is a cleared quarry site tha...
Learn more about Denley Creek

This trail begins off Highway 1 and is marked by a sign warning drivers to be cautious of heavy equipment. The initial section is relatively wide with a surface of fine gravel, winding through a combination of forested areas and open clearings. Signs of logging activity are visible along the route, ...
Learn more about Inco

This trail winds its way through a forested area and features a rough, rocky surface with sections of heavy corrugation. A nearby quarry contributes to the uneven terrain, and drivers can expect a series of moderate ascents and descents along the route. Large puddles often form in the lower sections...
Learn more about Birch Lake Access Road

This trail begins as a rocky and uneven two-track that winds through dense forest, featuring a series of ascents and descents along its route. It is well-used by local ATV and side-by-side riders, and its popularity is due in part to the presence of several dispersed campsites scattered along the wa...
Learn more about Whisper Lake

This scenic trail begins off Dunka River Road and features a relatively new gravel surface. Though not particularly wide, the trail is mostly smooth and well graded, with a few gentle ascents and descents as it winds through the surrounding tall pine forest. While there are a handful of side trails ...
Learn more about 423

This scenic trail begins from Dunka River Road and starts out as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Early along the trail, it passes an old quarry that appears to be a popular gathering and camping area for local off-road enthusiasts. The space is open, with ample room for dispersed camping and r...
Learn more about Hatchet

This forest trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a well-maintained gravel road. It winds through wooded terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents, offering a straightforward drive. Local traffic is common along this route, so it’s best to proceed with caution, especially around ...
Learn more about County Road 403

This trail begins as a rocky and uneven two-track that winds through dense forest, featuring a series of ascents and descents along its route. It is well-used by local ATV and side-by-side riders, and its popularity is due in part to the presence of several dispersed campsites scattered along the wa...
Learn more about Whisper Lake

This scenic trail begins off Dunka River Road and features a relatively new gravel surface. Though not particularly wide, the trail is mostly smooth and well graded, with a few gentle ascents and descents as it winds through the surrounding tall pine forest. While there are a handful of side trails ...
Learn more about 423

This scenic trail begins from Dunka River Road and starts out as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Early along the trail, it passes an old quarry that appears to be a popular gathering and camping area for local off-road enthusiasts. The space is open, with ample room for dispersed camping and r...
Learn more about Hatchet

This forest trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a well-maintained gravel road. It winds through wooded terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents, offering a straightforward drive. Local traffic is common along this route, so it’s best to proceed with caution, especially around ...
Learn more about County Road 403