Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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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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, 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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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 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 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 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, 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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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 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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The Hill City Trail runs between the Rabey Line and Soo Line Trails, as the name suggests it takes you over, on the side of and around area hills. This trail is 14.2 miles long…
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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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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 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 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 accessed from a paved road and begins as a narrow two-track composed of gravel and sand. It is often very bumpy, corrugated, and dusty in dry weather, but can also hold water…
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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 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 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 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 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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A short drive from this trail, there is a nearby town where travelers can stock up on supplies and fuel before heading out. The trail begins just off State Highway 200 as a wide, well-maintained…
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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 begins as a narrow two-track made up of gravel and sand, with some sections holding water depending on recent conditions. It winds through forested terrain, featuring a mix of ascents and descents, providing…
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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 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 smaller trails branch off from the main path,…
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This trail quickly shifts into a rougher, unmaintained route. It is primarily gravel but includes stretches of sand and mud as it winds through dense forest. The trail alternates between narrow single-vehicle sections and slightly…
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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 offers a little bit of everything in terms of off-road conditions. It is narrow and generally suited for single-vehicle travel, with no regular maintenance. The surface alternates between sandy stretches and muddy sections,…
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