Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bemidji, Minnesota

The 413/Lamon trail runs between Powers Dam Road NE and eventually comes to a dead end at private property. The route is surfaced with well-maintained gravel and is very wide, making it easy to navigate.…
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Oman Road Northeast is a straightforward forest trail that begins by crossing Birchmont Road, which is paved. From there, the route continues into wooded terrain, remaining wide enough for two vehicles. The surface is well-maintained…
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This trail is one of the main arteries in the area and is long, wide, and made up mostly of well-maintained gravel. It travels through a mix of open fields, forested stretches, and past a…
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This trail winds through a forested area with a series of gentle ascents and descents, passing by several homesteads along the way. The surface is well-maintained and mostly smooth, with only a few minor bumps…
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Andrusia Road Northeast is a wide, well-maintained gravel trail that runs through forested terrain before leading to the lake. In June 2025, the area experienced significant storm damage. Although the main route remains passable, travelers…
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The Bald Eagle trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Along the way, drivers will encounter some residential properties, and the presence of homes means that vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be frequent. Extra care…
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Ten Lake Trail East begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. The surface is generally smooth, and the trail winds gently through forested terrain with only slight ascents and descents. Its straightforward path makes for…
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This trail is made up of well-maintained gravel, though it can be bumpy in spots due to corrugation, especially near the many homesteads in the area. It provides access to a lake with a boat…
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This trail begins with a smooth, wide surface but soon narrows and becomes noticeably bumpier, with sections of exposed round, small rocks and some mud. As the route continues, drivers will encounter a relatively steep…
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This trail is wide and generally well-maintained, with a smooth surface throughout most of its length. There are some sections with light corrugation, but overall, the drive is easy and comfortable. It passes a couple…
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This trail is long and wide, made up mostly of well-maintained gravel, and passes through a mix of open fields, wooded areas, and rural homesteads. While the route is generally straight, there are a few…
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The surface is well-maintained and alternates between single and two-vehicle widths, though it can feel narrow in certain sections. Vegetation crowds the edges in many places, giving the impression of being overgrown, but it does…
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This trail is accessed directly from the highway and runs mostly straight for its length, making it an easy route to follow. It is well-maintained and two vehicles wide, allowing for steady travel without much…
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Ketchum Road Northwest to Cass Lake on the Soo Line North follows an active railroad and US Highway 2, is 12.3 miles long, and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 19.3 MPH.…
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This trail winds its way between two lakes and passes several attractive lakeside homes, many of which feature private jetties. Due to the residential presence, traffic on the trail can be fairly frequent, particularly during…
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This trail is long, wide, and mostly made up of well-maintained gravel. It passes through a mix of open fields, forested areas, several homesteads, and runs alongside a lake. The route is popular with off-roaders,…
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This trail is a wide route surfaced with fine gravel and sand, making it suitable for two vehicles to pass comfortably. The terrain features steady ascents and descents, although nothing is overly steep, and the…
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This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle gravel route that is mostly smooth but has sections that can become sandy or muddy. It winds through dense forest, and in many places the vegetation has grown close…
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This trail is mostly composed of well-maintained gravel and travels through a mix of open fields, forested areas, and a few scattered homesteads. It includes one notable ascent followed by a descent, with the route…
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This trail is relatively long and offers a variety of different conditions along its route. One section is narrow and straight, running through dense forest on a well-maintained gravel surface that appears to see little…
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Similar to part 1 of this loop, the trail is very dense for the bulk of the route. You will not have great visibility of roots, rocks, and other small obstacles that fall onto the…
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This trail has very different riding experiences. Part of the trail at times is cleared forest where trees have been harvested and part is so dense you can barely watch your tire. The trail is…
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This trail is a well-maintained two-lane gravel track. The route winds through forested terrain, featuring a mix of gravel and sandy stretches, with gentle ascents and descents along the way. The forest canopy makes the…
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This trail can be accessed through a small cut-through off Round River Drive at an intersection in the Paul Bunyan West Loop Dirt Bike Trail. This trail was consistent with difficulty across the Paul Bunyan…
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This trail begins as a single-vehicle-wide gravel track that immediately enters the forest. The route winds gently through the trees, with gradual ascents and descents that make for steady progress without being overly challenging. The…
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This trail begins wide and noticeably corrugated as it passes a handful of homesteads. It then narrows into a smoother, well-maintained path that winds through a wooded area. A creek crossing lies along the way…
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This trail is composed of well-maintained fine gravel and tends to be quite dusty, especially in dry conditions. It passes several homesteads and sees a fair amount of traffic, particularly on weekends. According to the…
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Thorpe Tower Forest Road 13 runs between Spur I Forest Road 14 and Refuge Road. (Forest Road 17) This also includes the very short section of 12A. Although the name is misleading as the tower…
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This trail is accessed from Trail 3915, beginning approximately 100 feet after a gap at the corner of Trail 3901. Initially, a very overgrown ATV track runs alongside the main route. The trail itself begins…
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This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle route that runs smoothly in most sections, though occasional bumps are present along the way. The surface alternates between gravel and sand, and the track winds through a scenic…
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