Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Walker, Minnesota

This trail is a long and winding gravel route that is relatively well-maintained as it travels through a forested area. Running parallel to the main trail is a multi-use path designated for hiking, biking, and…
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained two-vehicle track. The surface is a mix of gravel and sand, and the route winds its way through forested terrain with steady ascents, descents, and several sharp curves that…
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This trail begins as a wide, two-vehicle gravel road that is well-maintained at the start but quickly narrows into a single-vehicle two-track. The surface shifts between sand and gravel, with muddy patches and potholes appearing…
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This trail offers a scenic drive through the forest and features a surprising amount of infrastructure for the area. As it winds through the woods, it runs mostly parallel to both a paved cycling trail…
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This trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road, suitable for two vehicles, and soon reaches a clearing that can be used as a parking area or a spot to offload ATVs and side-by-sides. Beyond…
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This trail borders the far east side of the Paul Bunyan Trail System. This trail appeared to be marked with SxS and ATV only in some areas. It seems that certain clubs in the area…
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This forest road has multiple gorgeous lakes and large evergreens that overshadow the road. An incredibly beautiful forest road in the fall to drive or walk. The road continues much further past this trail recording…
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Trail 2107, also known as the Woodtick Auto Route, is a long, scenic route that winds through forested terrain and past a number of lakes. The trail begins near the town of Walker, where it…
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This trail offers a bit of a surprise for those relying on maps, which suggest a narrow and overgrown path through the forest. In reality, the route is mostly smooth and well-maintained, aside from a…
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This is a well-maintained forest road that is often two cars wide but about 1.5 cars wide in places. Really pretty fall colors and small lakes/ponds on either side of the road. Never was washed…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Forest Road Parkway

This is a really short jaunt that dirt bikers are required to take because some of the trails in this area are pretty well specified for certain types. Some water and close trees on this…
Learn more about Round River Dr. Dirt Bike Short Cut

Really nice cruising trail with some rocks and roots but overall tame. The trail widens and narrows to about the size of a SxS. Some technical spots on other trails to access this one from…
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This trail is quite smooth and flowy as we call it. You are able to go somewhat fast without many bumps. The trail is narrower in spots but overall a wider trail with the occasional…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan's Smooth Backwoods Cruise

This trail is quite close to the Stompin Grounds campground but appears rather untouched. There is a really beautiful section of tall evergreens. The trail has typical roots to cross, some inclines and decline with…
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This U-shaped off-road trail travels through a scenic area lined with attractive lake houses and private residences before eventually connecting to the paved State Highway 200. The surrounding landscape is quiet and picturesque, with views…
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This is a short, easy forest road with maintained gravel, pretty views, and nice fall colors. This road takes you back to some dispersed camping, other forest roads, and trails for ATVs and Dirt Bikes.…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Round River Dr. Forest Road

This is a simpler dirt bike trail with multiple pretty lakes and ponds. The trail is quite narrow but overall is a pretty mellow single track. If you are leaving Stompin' Grounds Campground or you…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Southern Single Track Bypass

Nice wide forest road with pretty fall colors and pine trees. Some occasional ponds or water but it's more woodsy than water views. Multiple spots to disperse camp along this road and great access to…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan West Steamboat Forest Road

This is a nice smooth trail that gets a bit windy and steep in spots. The switchback portion which is farthest from the large parking area is not too technical but can be washed out…
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This narrow dirt trail winds through a quiet forest and is only minimally maintained, with sections of deep sand, uneven bumps, and areas of surface damage caused by recent storms. The route includes climbs and…
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This trail is a nice wooded trail with really pretty fall colors. There are some pretty wide spots where one would think this is an ATV/SxS trail but it is in fact a dirt bike…
Learn more about Paul Bunyan's Overgrown ATV Trail

This forested trail offers a pleasant drive along a mostly smooth route, although drivers should be prepared for occasional potholes and some water damage in certain areas. The surface is a mix of gravel and…
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This trail is about one SxS wide and that is overall quite easy. There are a few rocky sections but these are short-lived. When starting the trail, it will feel a lot like a forest…
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This shorter trail in Paul Bunyan State Forest is a tame but extremely narrow cut-through running parallel to the highway. There are a few rocks but it's overall quite smooth and comfortable. Some larger lakes…
Learn more about Paul's Narrow Thicket Bike Path

This trail is set near the southwestern area of the Paul Bunyan Forest trail system. There is a large trail loop people often do, but this trail could be used to shorten said loop or…
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This trail is a really nice edge of the park trail. This area feels removed from the rest of the trails. It is not overly narrow but there are plenty of spaces to pass other…
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Minnesota 34 Ditch Trail between Akeley and Nevis runs along the north side of Minnesota State Highway 34. This section of trail is 6.1 miles long and takes about 30 minutes at an average speed…
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This trail is relatively long and offers a variety of different conditions along its route. One section is narrow and straight, running through dense forest on a well-maintained gravel surface that appears to see little…
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This trail winds its way through forested terrain and becomes quite slippery when wet, with several large puddles forming after rainfall. Although it does not appear to receive heavy traffic, there are noticeable sections of…
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The surface is a mix of gravel and sand, and the track is generally only wide enough for a single vehicle. Vegetation crowds close to the edges, and drainage ditches run alongside portions of the…
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