Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Blackduck, Minnesota

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 being roughly half straight and half winding. The surface is generally smooth with ve...
Learn more about County Road 300

This trail is well-maintained, wide, and mostly straight, though there are occasional corrugations and potholes along the way. It runs through a landscape of open grazing fields and farmland, offering a peaceful rural setting. Drivers should remain alert for deer, which are known to cross the trail ...
Learn more about County Road 328

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, and during our drive, we encountered members of the local ATV club using the trail. It...
Learn more about County Road 55

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 launch and travels through forested terrain with a series of rolling hills. The combination of trees and elev...
Learn more about FS 2420

This trail consists of relatively well-maintained dirt that winds through forested areas and passes a few homesteads along the way. It is mostly smooth, though some sections are corrugated. The width of the trail varies, narrowing in places and then opening up again, creating a bit of variety along ...
Learn more about FS 2208

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 to navigate. Drivers should be cautious of local traffic and deer, which are commonly seen...
Learn more about County Road 307

This trail is long, wide, and made up of dusty but well-maintained gravel. It runs mostly straight, though there are some winding sections, particularly toward the lower portion. The southern section is popular with ATV riders as it passes through a mix of open fields, forested areas, and scattered ...
Learn more about 141

This trail is a designated OHV route, consisting primarily of well-maintained gravel, although some sections are bumpy. It winds through the landscape with a few gentle climbs and descents, and several smaller trails branch off from the main route. One of these side trails provides access to the lak...
Learn more about 2415

This trail is generally well-maintained but has sections of thick sand that may require caution, particularly after rain. It passes through a wetland area and is narrower than many other trails in the region. The route is winding, and drivers should proceed carefully, especially around blind curves....
Learn more about FS 3409

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 twists and turns, along with gentle ascents and descents. The forested sections provide welcome s...
Learn more about FS 2213

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 USDA map, there is a dispersed campsite located along the route, but the access ...
Learn more about FS 2206

This trail is made up of well-maintained fine gravel, almost sandy in texture, and passes through a forest dominated by ferns and maple trees. Along the way, there is a marked hiking trailhead just off the main route, and the trail also crosses a single bridge. The drive is quiet and scenic, with mi...
Learn more about FS 2236

This trail runs long and mostly straight through the forest, though some sections are winding and can become bumpy. It is a popular route for OHV drivers and sees regular use, particularly on weekends. Mud is common along the trail and can become more challenging to navigate during or after heavy ra...
Learn more about FS 2201

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 and uneven ascent followed by a descent just before reaching the boat launch and ...
Learn more about Hales Road Northeast

This trail is long, wide, and made up of well-maintained gravel that becomes dusty in dry conditions. It is mostly straight with some winding sections and passes through a mix of open fields, wooded areas, and rural homesteads. There are stretches with noticeable corrugations and occasional bumps, a...
Learn more about County Road 33

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 few rural homesteads. While the route is generally straight, there are occasional twists and turns. Drivers shou...
Learn more about County Road 22

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 of homesteads but remains largely quiet and scenic, offering a peaceful route thro...
Learn more about FS 2390

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 and should be avoided during flooding, as water levels can rise quickly. The trail is lon...
Learn more about FS 2207

This trail consists of well-maintained gravel and follows a mostly straight path through forested areas. In places where the trail curves, the surface becomes noticeably bumpier and more corrugated. It passes by several homesteads and tends to be dusty, especially in dry weather. Local traffic is co...
Learn more about 156

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 on or near the trail. Keep an eye out for fallen trees. A few spur trails branch off the main ro...
Learn more about 2229

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, and during our drive, we encountered members of the local ATV club using the trail. It...
Learn more about County Road 55

This trail is long, wide, and made up of dusty but well-maintained gravel. It runs mostly straight, though there are some winding sections, particularly toward the lower portion. The southern section is popular with ATV riders as it passes through a mix of open fields, forested areas, and scattered ...
Learn more about 141

This trail is a designated OHV route, consisting primarily of well-maintained gravel, although some sections are bumpy. It winds through the landscape with a few gentle climbs and descents, and several smaller trails branch off from the main route. One of these side trails provides access to the lak...
Learn more about 2415

This trail consists of well-maintained gravel and follows a mostly straight path through forested areas. In places where the trail curves, the surface becomes noticeably bumpier and more corrugated. It passes by several homesteads and tends to be dusty, especially in dry weather. Local traffic is co...
Learn more about 156

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, and during our drive, we encountered members of the local ATV club using the trail. It...
Learn more about County Road 55

This trail is long, wide, and made up of dusty but well-maintained gravel. It runs mostly straight, though there are some winding sections, particularly toward the lower portion. The southern section is popular with ATV riders as it passes through a mix of open fields, forested areas, and scattered ...
Learn more about 141

This trail is a designated OHV route, consisting primarily of well-maintained gravel, although some sections are bumpy. It winds through the landscape with a few gentle climbs and descents, and several smaller trails branch off from the main route. One of these side trails provides access to the lak...
Learn more about 2415

This trail consists of well-maintained gravel and follows a mostly straight path through forested areas. In places where the trail curves, the surface becomes noticeably bumpier and more corrugated. It passes by several homesteads and tends to be dusty, especially in dry weather. Local traffic is co...
Learn more about 156