Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bena, Minnesota

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…
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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…
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Boy River to Ketchum Road Northwest on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 19.3 miles long and takes about 1 hour with an average speed of 20.3 MPH.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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This trail is long and wide, beginning and ending at County 63, which is a paved road. It is a well-maintained two-vehicle route that offers a leisurely drive through a mix of forested areas and…
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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…
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel road. The main route is broad enough for easy travel, but it branches into several side trails that offer distinct experiences. One of the most notable connections is…
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This trail is narrow and overgrown, making it best suited for a side-by-side or ATV. Sections of the route are muddy and uneven, making them difficult to navigate after or during heavy rain. Although the…
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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.…
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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…
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This trail serves as one of the main routes through the area and is popular among OHV users. It is long and generally well-maintained, though certain sections are bumpy, potholed, or corrugated. The trail winds…
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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…
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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 begins at Highway 2 and crosses a set of railway tracks as it makes its way toward the private Otter Tail Peninsula Township, an area made up of scattered homesteads and houses. There…
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Remer to Boy River on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 13 miles long and takes about 50 minutes with an average speed of 15.8 MPH. It's a…
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This trail is narrow and mostly smooth, though some sections are bumpy. It winds through a forest dominated by maple trees, with a few young trees fallen across the path. There are some gentle curves,…
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This trail consists of smooth gravel with occasional potholes and winds its way through a stretch of old-growth forest. It leads to Cut Foot Sioux Lake and the associated campsite, offering a quiet and scenic…
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This trail is a long, wide gravel route that remains in good condition throughout and travels primarily through forested surroundings and past a few small lakes. The surface is dusty, especially in dry weather, and…
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This trail winds through a stretch of undisturbed forest and offers a quiet, scenic drive. Some sections of the trail are sandy, which may become difficult to navigate when wet. Turtles are commonly seen along…
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This trail winds through a pine forest and features several facilities for visitors, including a boat launch, a picnic area, and a campsite that is divided into two sections. One part of the campground tends…
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This trail is a designated OHV route, so drivers should remain alert for trail riders, particularly on weekends when traffic increases. The path is relatively narrow and winds through a scenic forest featuring a mix…
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