Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Big Falls, Minnesota

This trail follows the edge of the National Forest and consists mostly of wide, well-maintained gravel, though some stretches are corrugated and bumpy. It passes a few farms and homesteads and crosses through a swampy…
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This scenic trail is a single-vehicle-width gravel road that is smooth and generally well-maintained throughout. It begins in an active logging area, where drivers should remain alert for trucks and equipment. The trail features a…
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This long gravel trail is generally well maintained, though it varies in width and includes a few bends as it winds past Spruce Lake. The surrounding area includes farms and homesteads, so watching for local…
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This trail includes a mix of long, straight stretches and winding segments, forming part of the OHV Corridor Access Trail Route. It travels through a scenic combination of open fields and forested areas, passing several…
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Although posted as "Minimally Maintained", this trail was in excellent condition as of June 2025, with a smooth, sandy surface that makes for an easy drive. It winds through forested terrain, featuring several curves and…
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This scenic trail follows a single-vehicle-width gravel surface that is generally smooth and well-maintained, though there are some potholes in places. It winds through a forested landscape with gentle elevation changes, offering a quiet and…
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This trail begins as a wide track near Spur Lake, passing by numerous lake houses where reduced speeds are advised. As it continues, the trail narrows, becoming a minimally maintained trail, and remains in generally…
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Also known as the Lost Forty Trail, this route winds through a rare stand of old-growth forest in the Chippewa National Forest near Blackduck, Minnesota. The hiking trail along the route forms a one-mile loop…
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This scenic trail is a single-vehicle-width gravel route that is generally well-maintained. It winds through forested terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents. At the beginning of the trail, there is a fenced…
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This trail winds through forested terrain and passes through habitat that supports Western Painted Turtles. The main route is mostly smooth, with a few bumpy sections, and provides a pleasant driving experience. Several smaller trails…
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This trail is wide and well-maintained, winding its way past a lake that offers public water access and is bordered by a few attractive homes. It continues through a scenic mix of rolling green hills…
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This trail runs through a scenic forested area and is known for frequent sightings of Western Painted Turtles, particularly near wet sections. The surface is sandy and can become quite dusty, but the trail remains…
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This trail is narrow, winding, and bumpy, with little to no maintenance in most areas. It passes through scenic forest and can be muddy in places, especially after rain. The route eventually leads toward the…
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This winding trail follows the shoreline of a lake and passes numerous lake houses and lodges along the way. The surface is well-maintained gravel with some gentle climbs and descents throughout. As this is a…
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This trail is a narrow, designated OHV route maintained by the local ASL ATV Club. It includes sandy, bumpy, and corrugated stretches and crosses a wetland area via a bridge, where turtles are often seen…
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This trail is notably wide, and in one section, it opens up so much that it almost gives the impression of a highway under construction. It passes through a scenic area with numerous homes nearby,…
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This trail is mostly wide and straight with a well-maintained gravel surface, though it does include a few gentle curves as it heads toward a nearby campsite. There are some mild ascents and descents along…
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This trail is primarily wide, straight, and surfaced with well-maintained gravel, though it does include a few winding sections and gentle changes in elevation. Some areas are corrugated from frequent local traffic. Numerous offshoot trails…
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This trail is well-traveled and shows signs of regular use, with some noticeable corrugation in places. It runs mostly straight but includes a few winding sections, along with several ascents and descents--some of which are…
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This trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that passes several attractive houses and rural homesteads. As it continues, the trail begins to climb and becomes more winding, though the surface remains in good…
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This trail is notably long and begins as a wide, level route designated for long-haul truck use. It winds through forested areas with relatively minimal elevation change, making for a straightforward drive in terms of…
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This trail begins at a paved road (eastern side) and immediately crosses a set of railway tracks before continuing as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. It winds through forested terrain and passes several side trails…
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This trail is generally wide and in fair condition, though the surface is sandy and dusty, with noticeable corrugation near a few homesteads. It becomes winding in places, so it's a good idea to watch…
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This mostly scenic trail is accessed from Haney Road and begins as a wide, smooth gravel route that gradually climbs into the forest. As the elevation increases, the trail narrows to a two-track configuration but…
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This trail is narrow and unmaintained at the start, with active logging operations visible along the route. It eventually leads to State Wild Trust Land, where the trail becomes wider and more consistently maintained. The…
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This relatively narrow trail is part of the Corridor Access Trail Route and is maintained by the ASL ATV Club. It winds through dense forest, featuring several gentle climbs and descents, and crosses wetlands and…
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This trail is designated as "minimally maintained" and follows a relatively smooth, sandy track with some gentle curves and occasional bumps. It passes just one homestead near one end and includes a small bridge crossing.…
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route that winds through the forest with frequent ascents and descents. Numerous smaller trails branch off along the way, offering opportunities to explore further. The surface shows signs…
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This trail is classified as "Minimally Maintained" and consists of narrow, deep sand with rutted sections formed by vehicles passing through when the ground was wet. Once dried, these ruts can cause the vehicle to…
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This trail is generally in fair condition, with a surface that is mostly well maintained but features noticeable corrugation and bumps in several areas. There are signs that maintenance work is underway, suggesting improvements may…
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