Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Fayette, Iowa

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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This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
Learn more about Perimeter Trail

This is a beginner-level practice track for ATVs, dirt bikes, and SXS that is made up of a dirt/sand mix. This track has relatively tame corners and jumps for new riders to get the feel and build a foundation for becoming a more experienced rider on some basic jumps and corners.
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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...
Learn more about Chatfield Southeast ATV Loop

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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This route is a mostly gravel loop around Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area with a few sections of Level B road. Level B roads should only be used when completely dry or frozen. Greencastle Avenue takes you to a closed bridge over the Iowa River. The route passes through the unincorporated village of...
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Route leads from the Illinois border to Sparta. Mostly paved, good mix of gravel roads and trail. Yellow River State Forest in Iowa is a highlight. Make sure to stop at the famous rock overhang. There is a Cabela's in Prairie du Chien if you need any extra camp gear for the ride.
Learn more about Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail (Southern Portion)

Pecatonica State Trail is a 10-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette County. The Pecatonica Trail is an east/west running trail between the communities of Belmont and Calamine. The eastern end of the trail connects with the Cheese Country Recreational Trail, which also allows ...
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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 ...
Learn more about Big Springs Old Log Road

This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
Learn more about Perimeter Trail

This is a beginner-level practice track for ATVs, dirt bikes, and SXS that is made up of a dirt/sand mix. This track has relatively tame corners and jumps for new riders to get the feel and build a foundation for becoming a more experienced rider on some basic jumps and corners.
Learn more about Practice Track

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

This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
Learn more about Perimeter Trail

This is a beginner-level practice track for ATVs, dirt bikes, and SXS that is made up of a dirt/sand mix. This track has relatively tame corners and jumps for new riders to get the feel and build a foundation for becoming a more experienced rider on some basic jumps and corners.
Learn more about Practice Track

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