Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bena, Minnesota

This trail is a two-vehicle-wide track made up of well-maintained gravel and sand that winds through the surrounding forest. Because it is a popular route, the surface is often corrugated, which can result in a rougher ride in certain areas. Drivers should also be mindful of local traffic, as the tr...
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This trail begins at Highway 2 and crosses a set of railway tracks before continuing toward the private New Leech campground. Along the way, it passes what appears to be an old resort. The gravel surface is heavily corrugated, likely due to frequent local traffic, so careful driving is recommended. ...
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This trail winds through a densely wooded area and is divided into two distinct sections. The first half is well-maintained and provides a smooth drive through the forest, passing a number of attractive homes along the way. The second half is designated as "unmaintained" and reflects that status wit...
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This trail is a wide, single-lane, two-track route that winds through the forest, providing a quiet and scenic drive. The trail surface varies, with some bumpy stretches and occasional potholes, though it is mostly smooth and manageable. Fallen trees are scattered along the way, some resting off to ...
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This trail is accessed directly from the paved US 2 Highway and offers a quiet drive through a heavily forested area. The route is a mix of gravel and sand and features a winding path that passes through tall grass and stretches of overgrown vegetation, making pinstriping on vehicles possible. Falle...
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This trail quickly transitions into a sandy two-track suitable for single-vehicle passage. The route runs mostly straight, with gentle ascents and descents along the way. Tall grass often grows up through the track, and sections are overgrown, with trees arching over parts of the trail. The surface ...
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This trail is composed mainly of sand, with some sections of gravel, and in specific stretches, the sand becomes quite thick, making driving more challenging. The route is narrow and winds through forested terrain, with much of it suitable for single-vehicle passage. Overgrown vegetation often brush...
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This trail varies in width, ranging from single-vehicle to two-vehicle, and is composed of a mix of gravel and sand. It is well-suited for side-by-sides and ATVs, and winds its way through a forested landscape with moderate ascents and descents. The surface is uneven in places, with muddy and bumpy ...
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This trail is very similar in character to trail 2169 and offers a straightforward drive through a forested setting. The surface is well-maintained and generally smooth, though there are occasional bumps to navigate. The width alternates between single-vehicle and two-vehicle sections, providing eno...
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The trail begins as a smooth two-track, generally wide enough for a single vehicle, with a surface of well-maintained gravel and stretches of sand. The route winds steadily through the forest with a series of gentle ascents and descents, making for an easy drive. The surrounding landscape is mostly ...
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This trail quickly transitions into a mixture of gravel and sandy surfaces. It is a narrow, single-vehicle two-track route that winds its way through dense forest, offering a secluded and often rugged drive. The path is uneven in places, with frequent bumps, potholes, and muddy patches that require ...
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This trail serves as a connector between trail 2169 and trail 2348, with conditions that vary depending on which side you enter from. The western section near Trail 2169 is heavily overgrown, with small trees and brush encroaching onto the path, likely resulting in pinstriping for larger vehicles. T...
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This trail is well-maintained and generally very smooth, though there are occasional bumps along the way. The width varies, with some stretches accommodating two vehicles and others narrowing to single-vehicle passage. The trail is quiet and secluded, with no residences along the route and very litt...
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This trail connects 2169 to 2348 and changes in character as it progresses. On the eastern end, it begins as an open, grassy path before narrowing into dense forest where overgrowth makes for slow progress. The surface is a mix of sand and grass, with uneven stretches and bumpy sections that include...
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This trail is narrow, overgrown, and becomes extremely muddy following heavy June storms. Fallen branches and trees are scattered along the route, with some hanging low over the trail and others partially blocking the path. The surface includes deep, muddy ruts and patches of thick sand, which can m...
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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. A note to OHM riders--Cass County sections of the Soo Line North trail do not allow OHM per MN DNR information: htt...
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This trail begins from a paved road and quickly narrows into a two-track path that is only wide enough for a single vehicle. The surface is a mix of fine gravel and sand, and while generally manageable, it can be bumpy in sections. At the start, the vegetation along the trail is overgrown but not cl...
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This trail is a scenic route surfaced with well-maintained gravel, although it can be wet in certain areas, depending on the conditions. It winds through stretches of forest, featuring gentle ascents and descents, making for a varied yet manageable drive. The width changes along the way, with some s...
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This trail begins just off Highway 2 and crosses over a set of railway tracks before entering dense forest. From the start, the trail is clearly unmaintained, with a muddy and uneven surface that makes for a slow and cautious drive. Along the way, several fallen trees were encountered, including one...
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This trail is best suited for ATVs and side-by-sides, although it can also be traversed by other vehicles. It is a single-vehicle-wide route with a surface of gravel and sand, winding through a forest dominated by pine. The terrain includes a mix of ascents and descents, and while generally manageab...
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This trail is a two-vehicle-wide track made up of well-maintained gravel and sand that winds through the surrounding forest. Because it is a popular route, the surface is often corrugated, which can result in a rougher ride in certain areas. Drivers should also be mindful of local traffic, as the tr...
Learn more about Richards Drive Northeast

This trail winds through a densely wooded area and is divided into two distinct sections. The first half is well-maintained and provides a smooth drive through the forest, passing a number of attractive homes along the way. The second half is designated as "unmaintained" and reflects that status wit...
Learn more about FS 2102

This trail is a wide, single-lane, two-track route that winds through the forest, providing a quiet and scenic drive. The trail surface varies, with some bumpy stretches and occasional potholes, though it is mostly smooth and manageable. Fallen trees are scattered along the way, some resting off to ...
Learn more about 2341

This trail is accessed directly from the paved US 2 Highway and offers a quiet drive through a heavily forested area. The route is a mix of gravel and sand and features a winding path that passes through tall grass and stretches of overgrown vegetation, making pinstriping on vehicles possible. Falle...
Learn more about Converse Road

This trail is a two-vehicle-wide track made up of well-maintained gravel and sand that winds through the surrounding forest. Because it is a popular route, the surface is often corrugated, which can result in a rougher ride in certain areas. Drivers should also be mindful of local traffic, as the tr...
Learn more about Richards Drive Northeast

This trail winds through a densely wooded area and is divided into two distinct sections. The first half is well-maintained and provides a smooth drive through the forest, passing a number of attractive homes along the way. The second half is designated as "unmaintained" and reflects that status wit...
Learn more about FS 2102

This trail is a wide, single-lane, two-track route that winds through the forest, providing a quiet and scenic drive. The trail surface varies, with some bumpy stretches and occasional potholes, though it is mostly smooth and manageable. Fallen trees are scattered along the way, some resting off to ...
Learn more about 2341

This trail is accessed directly from the paved US 2 Highway and offers a quiet drive through a heavily forested area. The route is a mix of gravel and sand and features a winding path that passes through tall grass and stretches of overgrown vegetation, making pinstriping on vehicles possible. Falle...
Learn more about Converse Road