Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bigfork, Minnesota

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 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 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 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 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 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 narrow and unmaintained, with sections of red soil and an abundance of wildflowers during June. It winds through the landscape with a bumpy surface and, as of June 2025, was obstructed by…
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel road that runs alongside a lake and passes several family homes. Drivers should keep speeds low, as children may be playing near the road. On the western end,…
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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 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 scenic trail features a sandy surface and is not well-maintained, with potholes and muddy stretches that can pose a challenge when wet. It winds its way down toward the lake, where signage near a…
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This trail serves as the direct access route to the lakeside campsite and is mostly wide, smooth, and well-maintained. It leads to a campground with two loops, north and south, with the north loop offering…
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This trail follows a wide, well-maintained path that runs through a mix of open fields and light forest. It passes several rural homesteads and remains mostly straight, with only a few gentle curves along the…
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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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This trail follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through forested terrain and passes a handful of well-kept lake houses on the way to the Spider Shore Resort. The route includes a few gentle…
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This trail begins as a wide, muddy logging road with a rough, uneven surface and gradually deteriorates as you head deeper into the forest. You'll pass several cleared logging areas, but beyond the last one,…
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This trail is primarily composed of well-maintained gravel, with some minor bumps along the way that may require slower driving in certain sections. It eventually connects to a paved road at its endpoint. Several smaller…
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This trail begins with a stretch of smooth red gravel that is easy to drive, leading to a turnaround area that also serves as a dispersed campsite with a rock fire ring. Beyond this point,…
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This trail is a long stretch of mostly straight, well-maintained gravel that travels through a combination of open fields and forested areas. The surface is generally smooth, though mild corrugation is present in sections and…
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This trail offers a scenic drive through dense forest along a winding route composed mostly of smooth, well-maintained gravel. While the surface is generally in good condition and suitable for most vehicles, drivers should remain…
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route that passes by a few rural homesteads and remains mostly straight, with occasional gentle curves. It is designated as an OHV trail and includes several smaller offshoots…
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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 follows a mostly wide and well-maintained gravel route that winds through a landscape of mixed fields and predominantly forested areas. Along the way, a few trails branch off from the main path, and…
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This trail is made up mostly of well-maintained gravel and winds gently through a scenic forested area. As the trail approaches the lake, it passes by a number of attractive homes nestled among the trees.…
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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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This trail is relatively wide and generally well-maintained as it winds through the forest toward Spider Shore Lake and the small community that resides near its edge. While much of the surface is smooth, sections…
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This trail begins as a wide and well-maintained gravel road, making for an easy start, but conditions become more demanding as you progress. The path narrows and features several muddy sections, some of which are…
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This trail is a generally well-maintained gravel route that continues beyond an intersection and offers a smooth and easy drive for most vehicles. It passes several rural homesteads along the way, so it's important to…
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This trail is a well-maintained and smooth gravel road. It is mostly straight but includes some gentle curves, as well as a few mild ascents and descents. Along the way, the trail passes a handful…
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