Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Marble Rock, Iowa

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
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The majority of this trail is on an old flood levee from before this was a legal riding area. This trail can connect you to the MX track, High Line trail, Main road, and Perimeter trail at both ends. The main surface is dirt with multiple bypass options depending on rider preference.
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Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
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Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
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This is the main motocross/ Jump track at Nicholson Ford. The intended direction for this track is counter-clockwise. Most of this track is in the open grass area, but it does go into the woods for some natural jumps. The surface is generally hard-packed dirt, but the club will resurface this track ...
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This area of the park is one of my favorites in the park. There is a system of old levees throughout here that make for some fun ups and downs that do a great job of making this river bottom park more fun. Between the trails, there are some old remnants of the old landfill that used to be in this ar...
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This trail is a mostly flat dirt trail. It is Part of the Nicholson-Ford trail system. It is a great way to make a loop around the park if you want to avoid the straight line paths and enjoy one of the more curvy trails in the park. This trail connects from the Main road, Highline trail, Dike Trail,...
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This area of the park is one of my favorites in the park. There is a system of old levees throughout here that make for some fun ups and downs that do a great job of making this river bottom park more fun. Between the trails there are some old remnants of the old landfill that used to be in this are...
Learn more about C1

This trail is mostly a flat dirt trail. It is Part of the Nicholson-Ford trail system. It is a great way to make a loop around the park if you want to avoid the straight line paths and enjoy one of the more curvy trails in the park. This trail connects from the Main road, Highline trail, Dike Trail,...
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Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is very open and straight. The Trail Surface is mostly dirt. This trail has many intersections, allowing the connection of almost every ...
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This trail is mostly a flat dirt trail. It is Part of the Nicholson-Ford trail system. It is a great way to make a loop around the park if you want to avoid the straight line paths and enjoy one of the more curvy trails in the park. This trail connects from the Main road, Highline trail, Dike Trail,...
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This is the outer most trail at Nicholson Ford OHV park. It is bordered by our perimeter fence, the Iowa River, and Linn Creek. It will have the best views from the park. It is a fairly flat trail but you will encounter drainage ditches that are passable by all accepted machines. (up to 65" SXS) Mos...
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This is the main entrance road from the parking lot all the way to the river. This trail divides the park in half. It used to be the main road into Marshalltown a long time ago. It a flat and level gravel road stretching all the way from the parking lot, comes to a T with our perimeter trail, and we...
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This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
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Trail is a point-to-point 1-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from either Minnesota Hwy 30/74 or from Hillside Drive SW. Both Class 1 (50” or less) and Class 2 (50-65”) ATVs are allowed on the Chatfield ATV trails....
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Chatfield Southeast is a 5-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from the parking lot just off Minnesota Hwy 30/74. There are several other access points along the trail, but they do not have any available parking. Bot...
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This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions of the trail will travel across private property (remember to stay on the trail). The...
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The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail from the parking area forms a small loop, which is bidirectional and leads to ...
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The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
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The majority of this trail is on an old flood levee from before this was a legal riding area. This trail can connect you to the MX track, High Line trail, Main road, and Perimeter trail at both ends. The main surface is dirt with multiple bypass options depending on rider preference.
Learn more about Dike Trail

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
Learn more about A1

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
Learn more about A3

This is the main motocross/ Jump track at Nicholson Ford. The intended direction for this track is counter-clockwise. Most of this track is in the open grass area, but it does go into the woods for some natural jumps. The surface is generally hard-packed dirt, but the club will resurface this track ...
Learn more about Woods Track A

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
Learn more about A2

The majority of this trail is on an old flood levee from before this was a legal riding area. This trail can connect you to the MX track, High Line trail, Main road, and Perimeter trail at both ends. The main surface is dirt with multiple bypass options depending on rider preference.
Learn more about Dike Trail

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
Learn more about A1

Nicholson Ford is all river bottom ground. Besides a couple of drainage ditches and previous flood levees, the terrain is very flat and open. This particular trail is fairly short, flat, and with some curves. The trail surface has some sandy content due to its proximity to the river. 4x4 machine tra...
Learn more about A3