Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hill City, Minnesota

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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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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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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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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Palisade to Swatara on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 15.7 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 20.9 MPH. It's a great…
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Swatara to Shovel Lake on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 5.9 miles long and takes about 20 minutes with an average speed of 16.4 MPH. It's a…
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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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Blind Lake Connector Trail (North of County Road 68) is mapped from the Aitkin County Road 68 area to the Soo Line North Trail. This section is 8.3 miles long and takes about 50 minutes…
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Moose River Connector Trail is mapped from the Soo Line North Trail to the Pikus Forest Road at the Aitkin / Cass County line. This section is 5.6 miles long and takes about 20 minutes…
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Shovel Lake to Remer on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 10.4 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 15.1 MPH. It's a…
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Pikus Forest Road / County Road 58 is mapped from the Moose River Connector Trail at the Aitkin / Cass County line to Cass County Road 58 near Egg Lake where the trail leaves the…
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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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Cedar Lake Loop which is part of the Moose River Trail system, is 10.2 miles long and takes just over an hour at an average of 8.6 MPH. Time and distance are only for the…
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Blind Lake Connector Trail (South of County Road 68) is mapped from the end of the Emily Blind Lake Trail to the Aitkin County Road 68 area. This section is 10 miles long and takes…
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Emily/Outing ATV B Trail is mapped from Cass County Road 58 near Egg Lake where the trail leaves the gravel and into the woods to A Trail intersection. This section is 11.7 miles long and…
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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 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 follows a narrow, two-track path composed of gravel and sand. It is often dusty, although some stretches remain wet, depending on recent weather conditions. The route winds through forested terrain with steady ascents…
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Wren Lake Loop which is part of the Moose River Trail system, is 10.8 miles long and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes at an average of 9.45 MPH. Time and distance are only…
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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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The northern side of Loon Lake Trail is quite different in character from the southern section and is generally considered a moderate route, rated around a two or three in difficulty. The surface is made…
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The first half of this trail begins at State Highway 200 and follows a long, wide gravel road that is generally well-maintained but noticeably corrugated in places. It travels through open farmland and passes several…
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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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McGregor to Palisade on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 11.1 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 20.7 MPH. This converted rail…
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This trail begins near the town of Remer, which is notable for having a well-regarded butchery, and stretches for a considerable distance through a mix of wooded terrain. The road itself is wide and well-maintained…
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This section of Emily - Blind Lake Trail (East of County Road 106) is mapped from the southern Crow Wing County Road 106 trail intersection (Lens Road) to the Blind Lake Trail. This section is…
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Plantation Loop, which is part of the Moose River Trail system, is 6 miles long and takes about 30 minutes at an average of 12 MPH. Time and distance are only from the Draper Tower…
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Remer to Boy River on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 13 miles long and takes about 50 minutes with an average speed of 15.8 MPH. It's a…
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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 begins at a public water access point located near a paved road and immediately climbs uphill on a wide, well-maintained gravel surface. From there, it passes by a few attractive residences before descending…
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