Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Calumet, Minnesota

This trail sees very little use and has sections where small trees and branches have fallen across the path. After rain, the trail becomes quite muddy and can be slippery and bumpy, making travel more…
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This trail begins as a well-maintained route leading toward the Spruce Administrative area, where there is noticeable infrastructure and a mix of foot and vehicle traffic. As the trail continues, it narrows slightly while passing…
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This trail, also known as the 49, is one of the primary routes through the area, providing access to several lake communities as well as the Marcell Experimental Forest and the Spruce research sites. While…
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This trail is wide and relatively well-maintained as it winds through the forest and leads into the Marcell Experimental Forest area, where you may encounter Forest Service vehicles. The surface can become slippery after rain,…
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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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This trail is relatively wide, well-maintained, and sees regular use. It passes several homes and a Bible camp, so it's essential to watch for children near the road. As the trail approaches the boat launch…
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Rabey Line converted rail grade, this section is 12.1 miles long and takes about an hour and 15 minutes with an average speed of 10.1 MPH including time to take trail pictures. This is an…
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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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UPM Blandin Trail South area starts from the Rabey Line and runs northwest 11.1 miles to the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake. The travel time is about an hour with an average speed of 9.6…
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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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UPM Blandin Trail North area starts from the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake to the parking lot on Shingle Mill Road and Sugar Lake Trail. This section is 9.8 miles long with a travel time…
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This trail consists mainly of wide, smooth, and well-graded gravel that runs between paved Highway 5 and the paved Dewey Lake Road. It is mostly straight, with a few mild ascents and descents along the…
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This trail consists mostly of wide, well-graded gravel that remains smooth throughout most of its length. It eventually dead-ends at a cluster of private residences, so through traffic is not possible beyond that point. Along…
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This trail is wide, well-maintained, and sees regular use, passing several homes along the way. There are several access roads leading to the nearby lake, and the area features hiking and cross-country ski trails. However,…
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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 designated for highway-legal vehicles only and stretches for a considerable distance through forested terrain. It is relatively well-maintained overall. The trail begins as a straight section where Western Painted Turtles are often…
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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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Hill City to Washburn Lake on the Rabey Line converted rail is a section that is 7.1 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 12.6 MPH. This is an easy…
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This trail is primarily composed of well-graded gravel and generally offers a smooth ride, although there are occasional bumps and mild corrugations to be aware of. A single-lane wooden bridge crosses a creek along the…
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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 is a well-maintained gravel road that is wide and regularly used, primarily because it passes several homes and provides access to two campsites: Little Cottonwood Camp and Moose Lake Camp. Local traffic is…
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This trail is narrower and rougher than many of the better-maintained graded routes in the area. It winds through dense forest, with a surface of loosely packed and poorly maintained gravel that shows clear signs…
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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 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 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 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 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 relatively narrow but remains well-graded with a smooth gravel surface, making for a generally comfortable drive as it winds through forested terrain. The route features moderate ascents and descents, adding some variety…
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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 well-maintained and smooth gravel road that serves as an access route into the Superior National Forest. It is mostly straight but includes some gentle curves, as well as a few mild…
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