Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tower, Minnesota

This wide, well-maintained gravel road winds through rolling terrain with gentle ascents, descents, and curves, so drivers should watch for local traffic and residents along the way. The route passes through beautiful Northwoods forest and…
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This off-road trail, designated for ATV, SXS, and highway-legal vehicles, begins just off Highway 1 and follows a wide, well-maintained gravel route through dense forest. The initial section of the trail is broad and smooth,…
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This trail is accessed directly from Highway 1 and starts off as a wide, well-maintained gravel road with moderate corrugation. As you move farther from the highway, the trail gradually narrows. It includes a public…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel route that winds through a dense forest landscape, with occasional climbs and descents. It's a fairly long trail and sees a moderate amount of traffic, including recreational users and…
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This trail is primarily straight, though it does curve gently in some areas as it passes through a mix of open fields and forest. The surface is well-maintained gravel, though there are occasional bumps caused…
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This long and scenic trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through forested terrain with a series of ascents and descents. Along the way, numerous side trails branch off from the main…
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This trail is generally wide and surfaced with fine gravel that has been mostly well graded, though it can become slippery when wet, especially after rain. It winds through a quiet stretch of forest without…
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This long and scenic trail has two distinct sections, each offering a different kind of off-road experience. It begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road suitable for two vehicles, winding through dense forest with several…
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This trail is generally wide and well-maintained as it passes several residential properties. Drivers should be mindful of local traffic, especially on the steeper ascents, descents, and sharp curves that characterize parts of the route.…
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This trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that passes several residential properties and provides access to others further along the route. The terrain includes a number of steep climbs and descents, as well…
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This trail is a narrow two-track that winds through dense forest and includes a mix of ascents and descents, some of which are steep and rocky. The route is overgrown in many areas, with encroaching…
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This trail winds through forested terrain with a mix of ascents and descents. The surface is well-maintained gravel, though there are bumpy sections with noticeable corrugations. It is wide enough for two vehicles to pass…
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The East Range Multi-Use Trail is broken into various segments. The Trail connects Gilbert, Minnesota, to Biwabik, Minnesota, in this stretch. It's made for Class 1&2 ATVs and is free to use as long as…
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This trail branches off from Heino Trail and begins as a well-maintained gravel road that gently winds through a dense section of forest. The surface is smooth and suitable for most vehicles, offering an easy…
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This forest trail follows a winding route with a series of mostly gentle ascents and descents. The surface is generally smooth gravel, though there are occasional rough patches along the way. Several smaller trails branch…
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This trail is divided into two distinct sections, each offering a different driving experience. The first portion lies east of the paved highway and consists of wide, well-maintained gravel that passes through a patchwork of…
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This trail, also known as the Bear Run Trail, is accessed from Route 451 and begins as a mostly smooth gravel road with a few gentle ascents and descents. As you travel farther in, the…
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Known as the Kensington Trail, it is a broad, gravel road that is generally well-maintained and suitable for most vehicles. The route crosses two bridges--one spanning a river and a newer structure over a railway…
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Echo Trail, a former logging trail that runs through Superior National Forest, is one of northern Minnesota's most scenic and accessible ORV trails. Technically, the whole trail spans over 70 miles with a mix of…
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This trail is an unmaintained, narrow gravel two-track that winds through forested terrain and features a mix of ascents and descents, some of which are steep and lined with large rocks. The route appears to…
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This trail, where ATVs are not permitted, begins by crossing a railway line and continues as a relatively well-maintained gravel road. It winds through a mixed forest of birch and pine, with a few gentle…
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This trail begins off Highway 21 and follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a scenic forested area. The route features a series of ascents and descents and is generally easy to drive,…
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This scenic trail is accessed from the Echo Trail and begins as a smooth gravel road that quickly transitions into a narrow, grassy two-track. The route becomes heavily overgrown as it progresses, with vegetation encroaching…
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This trail begins as a long paved road before transitioning into a busy gravel road that sees frequent use, particularly due to the presence of YMCA facilities near the lake, including the Du Nord Lodge,…
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This long trail requires a permit for access and is rated a three due to its rugged, technical nature. The route is rocky and uneven, with steep climbs and descents that make for a slow…
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This trail begins as a rocky and uneven two-track that winds through dense forest, featuring a series of ascents and descents along its route. It is well-used by local ATV and side-by-side riders, and its…
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Approaching the trail from Hulum Road, the route quickly reveals its more challenging character. It is narrow, twisting, and features rocky, off-camber sections, with occasional steep climbs and muddy patches that can become slick after…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles, and winds through a forested area with a mix of gentle and occasionally steep ascents and descents. A notable feature of the route…
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The first part of the trail splits between private property and national forest land and is smooth and well-maintained. The second portion of the trail is a rough and rugged route designed for off-road vehicles,…
Learn more about FS 248

This trail begins as a smooth gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles, and winds through forested terrain with moderate ascents and descents. Along the way, it passes through a wetland area featuring some notable…
Learn more about FS 1006