Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Leonard, Minnesota

The 413/Lamon trail runs between Powers Dam Road NE and eventually comes to a dead end at private property. The route is surfaced with well-maintained gravel and is very wide, making it easy to navigate.…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that runs dead straight and is wide enough for one vehicle for most of its length. The surface can be bumpy in places, and drivers should take care…
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel route that is only wide enough for a single vehicle. It runs between a wildlife management area and open fields, with private property bordering sections of the WMA…
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Oman Road Northeast is a straightforward forest trail that begins by crossing Birchmont Road, which is paved. From there, the route continues into wooded terrain, remaining wide enough for two vehicles. The surface is well-maintained…
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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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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 winds through a forested area with a series of gentle ascents and descents, passing by several homesteads along the way. The surface is well-maintained and mostly smooth, with only a few minor bumps…
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This trail is made up of well-maintained gravel, though it can be bumpy in spots due to corrugation, especially near the many homesteads in the area. It provides access to a lake with a boat…
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This trail is one of the main arteries in the area and is long, wide, and made up mostly of well-maintained gravel. It travels through a mix of open fields, forested stretches, and past a…
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South Tulaby Trail is an easy gravel trail that winds through the Minnesota Northwoods near Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is easy to navigate for most vehicles with easy rolling hills and curves. As…
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Old Many Point Trail is an easy, narrow trail that once served as the original route to Many Point Scout Camp. The trail winds past ponds and wetlands with wildlife, offering scenic views along the…
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Camp 5 Trail offers a scenic ride through three distinct habitats near Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Riders will encounter pine forest with sandy and rocky terrain, low-lying wetlands with seasonal mud holes and standing water,…
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This trail is long, wide, and mostly made up of well-maintained gravel. It passes through a mix of open fields, forested areas, several homesteads, and runs alongside a lake. The route is popular with off-roaders,…
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This trail is mostly composed of well-maintained gravel and travels through a mix of open fields, forested areas, and a few scattered homesteads. It includes one notable ascent followed by a descent, with the route…
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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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Rat Lake Trail is an easy route of gravel, sand, and two-track that follows the western edge of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. It features gentle rolling hills with scenic views of wildlife and vibrant fall…
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This trail begins with a smooth, wide surface but soon narrows and becomes noticeably bumpier, with sections of exposed round, small rocks and some mud. As the route continues, drivers will encounter a relatively steep…
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This trail is long and wide, made up mostly of well-maintained gravel, and passes through a mix of open fields, wooded areas, and rural homesteads. While the route is generally straight, there are a few…
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Andrusia Road Northeast is a wide, well-maintained gravel trail that runs through forested terrain before leading to the lake. In June 2025, the area experienced significant storm damage. Although the main route remains passable, travelers…
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This is a long trail with a well-maintained, two-vehicle-wide surface that remains generally smooth, though drivers should be cautious of slippery areas and keep an eye out for local traffic. Much of the route passes…
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Thorpe Tower Forest Road 13 runs between Spur I Forest Road 14 and Refuge Road. (Forest Road 17) This also includes the very short section of 12A. Although the name is misleading as the tower…
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The Bald Eagle trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Along the way, drivers will encounter some residential properties, and the presence of homes means that vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be frequent. Extra care…
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This trail is wide and generally well-maintained, with a smooth surface throughout most of its length. There are some sections with light corrugation, but overall, the drive is easy and comfortable. It passes a couple…
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Ten Lake Trail East begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. The surface is generally smooth, and the trail winds gently through forested terrain with only slight ascents and descents. Its straightforward path makes for…
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This trail is a bumpy two-track with a sandy surface in places, making for a slower and more uneven drive. Drainage ditches and standing water run alongside parts of the route, so caution is advised,…
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This trail has very different riding experiences. Part of the trail at times is cleared forest where trees have been harvested and part is so dense you can barely watch your tire. The trail is…
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Similar to part 1 of this loop, the trail is very dense for the bulk of the route. You will not have great visibility of roots, rocks, and other small obstacles that fall onto the…
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This trail can be accessed through a small cut-through off Round River Drive at an intersection in the Paul Bunyan West Loop Dirt Bike Trail. This trail was consistent with difficulty across the Paul Bunyan…
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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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This trail is a natural continuation of the Akeley Cutoff Road trail. Similarly challenging and part of a larger loop where you can pass by a lookout tower. I am unsure where it is allowed…
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