Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nett Lake, Minnesota

This trail begins at a paved road (eastern side) and immediately crosses a set of railway tracks before continuing as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. It winds through forested terrain and passes several side trails…
Learn more about Ash Lake Road

This mostly scenic trail is a narrow two-track route that is quite overgrown in places, with vegetation often encroaching on the trail. The route passes through wetlands, where several large puddles cross the trail. Although…
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This mostly scenic trail consists of a mix of gravel and exposed rock, with occasional large potholes that may require careful navigation. It runs alongside marshland and boggy terrain for much of its length, so…
Learn more about Rat Root Cascade

This mostly scenic trail is accessed from Haney Road and begins as a wide, smooth gravel route that gradually climbs into the forest. As the elevation increases, the trail narrows to a two-track configuration but…
Learn more about Biondich Road

This trail begins on a well-maintained single-lane gravel surface. There are a few wider sections that allow for easier passing, but the majority of the trail remains narrow. It winds through a forested area with…
Learn more about Johnson Farm Road

This mostly scenic trail is composed of rough gravel and exposed rock, with several large potholes throughout. It clearly serves as a logging route and winds through forested terrain with a series of climbs and…
Learn more about Indian Hill

This western part of the trail begins at the railway crossing on Johnson Farm Road and continues through to the paved Highway 53. It is a scenic route consisting of well-maintained gravel that is wide…
Learn more about Keys Road

This trail is a wide and well-maintained gravel that winds through a forested landscape with a mix of gentle ascents and descents. Along the route, there are signs of industrial use, including a salt storage…
Learn more about Sheep Ranch Road

This scenic trail is accessed from Sheep Ranch Road and follows a well-maintained gravel surface that is generally wide enough for two vehicles. It winds through forested terrain and offers a peaceful drive, although it…
Learn more about Fawn Creek Road

This trail is notably long and begins as a wide, level route designated for long-haul truck use. It winds through forested areas with relatively minimal elevation change, making for a straightforward drive in terms of…
Learn more about Haney Road

This scenic trail is a single-vehicle-width gravel route that is generally well-maintained and winds through a forested landscape with gentle elevation changes. The surrounding forest is relatively young and visually appealing, and several smaller trails…
Learn more about Budris Road

This trail is a long, smooth, and well-maintained gravel route. It is wide enough for two vehicles and travels through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Early on, the trail passes…
Learn more about County Road 180

This scenic trail is accessed from Fawn Creek Road, narrowing at the split. From there, the surface becomes bumpier and more uneven, with rocky sections and a series of steep ascents, descents, and tight curves.…
Learn more about Fawn Creek Spur B

This trail follows a wide, maintained gravel road that winds through forested terrain with steep ascents, descents, and several sharp curves that require careful driving. Notably, there are a few residences at the beginning of…
Learn more about Boise Cascade

This scenic trail follows a well-maintained gravel surface that includes a few gentle ascents and fewer descents. It crosses a river via a wooden bridge and continues uphill toward the end of the route. While…
Learn more about Camp 90 Forest Road

This scenic trail is a single-vehicle-width gravel route that is generally well-maintained. It winds through forested terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents. At the beginning of the trail, there is a fenced…
Learn more about Gallagher Road

This scenic trail follows a single-vehicle-width gravel surface that is generally smooth and well-maintained, though there are some potholes in places. It winds through a forested landscape with gentle elevation changes, offering a quiet and…
Learn more about Galvin Road

This scenic trail gradually climbs a hill, becoming more visually appealing the farther you travel. The forest along the route features a diverse mix of tree species, many of which begin to show fall colors…
Learn more about Camp 90 East

This scenic trail is a single-vehicle-width gravel road that is smooth and generally well-maintained throughout. It begins in an active logging area, where drivers should remain alert for trucks and equipment. The trail features a…
Learn more about County Road 80

This trail follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a forested area with a mix of ascents and descents. It provides a relatively smooth and accessible route, though users should be aware of…
Learn more about FS 203

This trail is a mostly single-vehicle-width gravel route that winds through a forested landscape with a mix of moderate ascents and descents. Primarily used as a logging road, the surface is rocky and uneven, and…
Learn more about FS 493B

This trail is primarily a single-lane, well-maintained gravel route that winds through a scenic forested landscape with rolling terrain, including gentle ups and downs. Along the way, it passes several creeks and wetlands before reaching…
Learn more about FS 493

This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass and winds through a scenic section of forest. It features several steep ascents and descents and offers views of…
Learn more about Elephant Lake

This trail runs along the edge of the national forest and is primarily a long, straight stretch of well-maintained gravel. The surface is a mix of sand and gravel, and although it's generally easygoing, drivers…
Learn more about Anton Road

Goodell Road begins as a straight, smooth trail with a well-maintained surface of gravel and sand. It winds through fields and forests, passing a few homesteads. The trail starts off paved Highway 25. For the…
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Roini Road is a straight and smooth trail composed of well-maintained gravel and sandy stretches. It runs through a forested area and features a few mild ascents and descents that add a bit of variation…
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The Carpenter Trail is a long, mostly wide gravel route that maintains a smooth surface throughout and winds through a landscape made up primarily of open fields with occasional sections of forest. It offers a…
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This trail offers a variety of features and sees frequent use throughout the year. It consists of flat, two-vehicle-wide gravel and remains mostly level along its length, with only a few gentle curves. Due to…
Learn more about Elbow Lake

This trail is a well-maintained and smooth gravel road that serves as an access route into the Superior National Forest. It is mostly straight but includes some gentle curves, as well as a few mild…
Learn more about East Road

This trail offers a generally wide and well-maintained surface as it winds through a mix of forest and open fields, with a few scattered residences along the way. At one point, the road transitions from…
Learn more about Graham Road