Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Elma, Iowa

Trail is a point-to-point 1-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from either Minnesota Hwy 30/74 or from Hillside Drive SW. Both Class 1 (50” or less) and Class 2 (50-65”) ATVs are allowed on the Chatfield ATV trails....
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Chatfield Southeast is a 5-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from the parking lot just off Minnesota Hwy 30/74. There are several other access points along the trail, but they do not have any available parking. Bot...
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This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
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Dolphin Avenue is a great example of traditional Iowa back road travel, winding through fields, wooded areas, and hunting country while following a small creek along part of the route. The road has a few rocky sections and can become more challenging when wet, with access points leading toward field...
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Imperial Avenue, just west of Marquette, Iowa, is a great example of the rugged terrain carved by rivers and glaciers throughout this part of the state. The trail starts as gravel, passing a few farms before gradually dropping into the fields and woods on a two-track that turns to dirt and rocks. As...
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This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions of the trail will travel across private property (remember to stay on the trail). The...
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Fortune Road is a true hidden gem in Iowa, winding through a rugged valley that feels like a road time forgot. The trail can be started from either Edgewood or the north side and follows a rocky, two-lane road as it meanders down from the ridge, passing dramatic cliffs and beautiful wooded scenery a...
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The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail from the parking area forms a small loop, which is bidirectional and leads to ...
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Icehouse Road is a good trail that can be done fairly quickly while exploring the area. The trail can be traveled from either end and winds alongside Elk Creek, with woods surrounding much of the route. After a good rain, the road can become muddy and water-filled, with plenty of puddles to splash t...
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The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
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Trail is a point-to-point 1-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from either Minnesota Hwy 30/74 or from Hillside Drive SW. Both Class 1 (50” or less) and Class 2 (50-65”) ATVs are allowed on the Chatfield ATV trails....
Learn more about Chatfield SW ATV Loop

Chatfield Southeast is a 5-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from the parking lot just off Minnesota Hwy 30/74. There are several other access points along the trail, but they do not have any available parking. Bot...
Learn more about Chatfield Southeast ATV Loop

This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
Learn more about Big Springs Old Log Road

Imperial Avenue, just west of Marquette, Iowa, is a great example of the rugged terrain carved by rivers and glaciers throughout this part of the state. The trail starts as gravel, passing a few farms before gradually dropping into the fields and woods on a two-track that turns to dirt and rocks. As...
Learn more about Imperial Avenue

Trail is a point-to-point 1-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from either Minnesota Hwy 30/74 or from Hillside Drive SW. Both Class 1 (50” or less) and Class 2 (50-65”) ATVs are allowed on the Chatfield ATV trails....
Learn more about Chatfield SW ATV Loop

Chatfield Southeast is a 5-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from the parking lot just off Minnesota Hwy 30/74. There are several other access points along the trail, but they do not have any available parking. Bot...
Learn more about Chatfield Southeast ATV Loop

This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
Learn more about Big Springs Old Log Road

Dolphin Avenue is a great example of traditional Iowa back road travel, winding through fields, wooded areas, and hunting country while following a small creek along part of the route. The road has a few rocky sections and can become more challenging when wet, with access points leading toward field...
Learn more about Dolphin Avenue