Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hinckley, Minnesota

Mallard Lake Trail

This route follows the Mallard Lake Trail; there are several St. Croix Forest Road offshoots. Starting from County Highway 25, the trail follows gravel roads and several Jeep and SxS specific routes that you can…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Gandy Dancer Trail

The Minnesota portion of the Gandy Dancer trail is 30-miles long and is an easy ride. The trail is open year round to ATV/UTV/ORV and bikes. In winter, the trail is groomed and also shared…
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Total Miles
29
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails

This route is an out and back, starting from the Gandy Dancer Trail traversing through the heart of Nemadji State Forest. The route begins at the Park Forest Trail and eventually becomes the Potlatch Trail.…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Foot Hills North Lake Loop

This is a narrower tame trail with views of many small lakes. This trail is not overgrown but feels natural. It's not overrun and feels like a backwoods trail. There are not any large obstacles…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi