Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Holt, Minnesota

This trail begins at Highway 219 Northeast, starting on a paved road before transitioning to a smooth gravel surface. While generally easy to travel, drivers should use caution in slippery sections, particularly after rain. The…
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This is a long, single-vehicle and two-vehicle wide trail that passes through agricultural areas, with stretches running alongside wheat and soybean fields. It also borders a wildlife management area that includes a clearing, which could…
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This long, straight trail is well-maintained and wide enough for two vehicles for most of its length. It passes through a mix of forest and open fields, with stretches of woodland broken up by views…
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This fun trail is well-maintained and features a red sandy gravel surface that can become muddy in wet conditions and extends for a considerable distance. It is mostly level and flat, making it a straightforward…
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This trail runs in a nearly straight line until it ends at 370 Avenue NE. The surface is wide, well-maintained gravel, suitable for two vehicles, though some sections may be slippery. Drivers should also be…
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This long trail is wide and well-maintained, accommodating two vehicles along most of its length. It passes both the Skime Wildlife Management Area and the Marble Wildlife Management Area, offering views of a mix of…
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This trail begins at County Road 18 and is a well-maintained gravel surface. It is wide enough for two vehicles in its initial section, though drivers should be cautious of slippery areas and watch for…
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This trail is wide enough for two vehicles and has a well-maintained gravel surface. It follows a nearly straight course through a forested landscape, offering a scenic and quiet drive. The route leads to the…
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This trail leads to the Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers several hiking trails. The surface is well-maintained gravel, with sections that alternate between single-vehicle and two-vehicle widths. Drivers should be aware of potential…
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This trail is a paved road and is one of the most scenic routes in the Beltrami Island National Forest. It is wide enough for two vehicles and has a well-maintained gravel surface. The drive…
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The surface is well-maintained gravel, with sections where the gravel is fine and others where it is thicker. The route passes between the Wapiti Wildlife Management Area on one side and farmland on the other,…
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This long and scenic road is part of the Fourtown Grygla Trail and features a well-maintained, smooth gravel surface. The width varies, with some sections accommodating two vehicles and others narrowing to single-vehicle passage. The…
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The surface is well-maintained gravel, though drivers should watch for slippery patches, deer crossing the road, and local traffic. The route passes a farmhouse and stretches of open fields while running parallel to a Wildlife…
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This trail is wide enough for two vehicles and has a well-maintained, smooth surface. It runs in an almost perfectly straight line, bordered by wetlands on one side and forest on the other. Along the…
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This trail follows a wide, well-maintained gravel surface. Some areas may be slippery, so caution is advised when driving. The route runs mostly straight, passing through a mix of forest and open fields. There are…
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This trail is a well-maintained surface of fine gravel. It can become slippery when wet, so caution is advised. The route is fairly long and alternates between sections wide enough for two vehicles and narrower…
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The surface is wide and well-maintained, generally accommodating two vehicles, though drivers should watch for local traffic and be aware that certain areas may be slippery. This trail has only a few minimal-maintenance roads branching…
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This trail runs mostly straight and intersects with Moose River Road. One end of the trail begins in forested terrain with a well-maintained gravel surface that can become muddy in wet conditions. The route eventually…
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This trail is well-maintained but narrow, allowing only single-vehicle passage. It follows a straight route past corn and soybean fields, with some slippery patches and the possibility of encountering local traffic. This section ends at…
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This long, well-maintained gravel trail is well-traveled and winds through a forested landscape. The surface is generally smooth, although there are sections with light corrugation. The trail is popular with horseback riders, and there is…
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This trail starts at a corner where the Moose and Pine hiking trails are located. The surface is wide and well-maintained, suitable for two vehicles, and follows a mostly straight course. Some areas may be…
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This scenic trail is accessed from Blacks Winner Trail and features a well-maintained gravel surface bordered by neatly cut lawn verges. It is smooth and generally wide enough for two vehicles, making for an easy…
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This scenic trail is wide enough for two vehicles and has a well-maintained gravel surface. It winds through forested terrain, maintaining a generally level grade throughout its length. The trail is accessed from Thompson Forest…
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The first section of this trail passes through the Beltrami Island State Forest, a forested area, and features a smooth, well-maintained gravel surface. Upon reaching an intersection, the surroundings open into farmland, with residences scattered…
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Jelle Road is a well-maintained gravel route that runs dead straight between Beltrami Island State Forest, Saw-Whet Wildlife Management Area, Fireweed Wildlife Management Area, Gun-Dog Wildlife Management Area, and Wolf Trail Wildlife Management Area, with…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that runs dead straight and is two vehicles wide for its length. Drivers should be cautious of slippery sections and keep an eye out for local traffic, which…
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This trail follows a long, well-maintained gravel route that is mostly flat and winds through forested terrain. Numerous side trails branch from the main route, forming part of a larger trail network. These trails are…
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The route itself is straight and narrow, accommodating a single vehicle, and consists of a gravel and sand two-track surface. It passes through scenic forest, with one section crossing an access gate before continuing over…
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This scenic trail branches off from Blacks Winner Road and features a gravel surface that varies between two-vehicle and single-vehicle width. It winds through forested surroundings and has numerous side trails leading away from the…
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This scenic trail has a well-maintained gravel surface and alternates between sections that are wide enough for two vehicles and narrower stretches suited to a single vehicle. It winds through forested terrain with a mix…
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