Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lindstrom, Minnesota

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel…
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Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena is a 6.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Barron County. The Turtle Lake to Almena section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel…
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The Minnesota portion of the Gandy Dancer trail is an easy 30-mile ride. The trail is open year-round to ATV/UTV/ORV and bikes. In winter, the trail is groomed and shared with snowmobiles. The trail connects…
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Enjoy a scenic and adventurous trail ride with a mix of challenges along the way! This route features diverse terrain, including rocky sections, gentle slopes, and exciting hill climbs. Whether you're driving a small SUV…
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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 choose…
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The Red Top Loop is located within a wooded area between the communities of Isle and McGrath in Aitkin County. The Red Top Loop trail network is made up of several different trails, all generally…
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The Solana Loop has roughly 15 miles of rideable trail with the main loop being about 14 miles. The trail also provides access to the Solana State Forest, which includes an additional 25+ miles of…
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Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close…
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Wahkon to McGrath is a section of converted rail grade. It's 15 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section starts at the Wahkon City Park. There…
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McGrath to Denham on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade. It's 19 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 28.5 MPH. This section has a…
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The Foxy Loop is the first ATV trail network along the Soo Line Trail just north of Isle, Minnesota. There are about 2.5 miles of trail within the Foxy Loop network. The 1.5-mile main trail…
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The Foxy Loop 2 is a shorter loop trail within the Foxy Loop network, accessed a short distance in from either entrance on the Soo Line. The trail is a little shorter than the Foxy…
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This route is an out-and-back starting from the Gandy Dancer Trail and traversing through the heart of Nemadji State Forest. The route begins at the Park Forest Trail and eventually becomes the Potlatch Trail. The…
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Denham to Moose Lake on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 12.6 miles long and takes about 45 minutes with an average speed of 16.8 MPH. This section…
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This is an easy trail with sections of red rock gravel base. Plenty of wetter areas to keep the ride interesting, and many winding trails through the trees and edges of farmers' fields. This segment…
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Onamia to Wahkon on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade. At 8.2 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section of the…
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This trail features forest-lined paths typical of Nemadji's landscape, with a mix of packed dirt and occasional muddy patches depending on recent weather. Nemadji is known for its network of ATV and OHV trails, so…
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Moose Lake to Kettle River on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 7 miles long and takes about 20 minutes with an average speed of 21.3 MPH. This…
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Moose Lake to Nemadji (Carlton County Road 11 at Ballou Road) on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 9.2 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an…
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Hillman to Onamia on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade. At 12 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 24.1 mph. This section of…
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A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff…
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Kettle River to Lawler Loop Trails on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 9.6 miles long and takes about 25 minutes with an average speed of 23.3 MPH.…
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Iron Pipe, of the Straight Arrows OHM Trail system, is a novice-level single-track motorcycle trail that alternates between flowy and somewhat tight woods sections. Whether you're new to woods single track riding or experienced in…
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Nemadji to Carlton County Road 3 on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 9.4 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 16.4 MPH.…
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Lawler Loop Trails to Lawler goes from the far east intersection of Soo Line Trail North and Lawler Loops North and South 4-way intersection. This section of converted rail grade is 5.6 miles long and…
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Lawler to McGregor on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 8.9 miles long and takes about 45 minutes with an average speed of 11.1 MPH. Take note at…
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Genola to Hillman on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade that is 12 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 19.6 mph. This section…
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Carlton County Road 3 to the Wisconsin border on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 7.3 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of…
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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 section of Soo Line South is an easy trail with a great parking lot at the trailhead that has lots of room for trailers. The parking lot has security cameras and two vault-type restrooms.…
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