Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Winton, Minnesota

This trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a forested area and passes several private residences along the way. Drivers should remain alert for local traffic, particularly in the residential sections.…
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This trail begins as a wide gravel road that passes several residences near the starting point. As the trail continues, it gradually narrows and becomes noticeably rougher. Despite its proximity to homes, the surface is…
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This scenic off-road trail begins as a relatively smooth two-track with a designated parking area at the trailhead, making it convenient for unloading ATVs and side-by-sides. These types of vehicles are best suited to navigate…
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This trail is accessed from the paved section of the Echo Trail and begins near a well-maintained campground that features large, private sites along with water access, toilets, and a log shelter. This trail winds…
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel road that is mostly smooth, with occasional corrugations. It winds through a wooded landscape with several ascents and descents, some of which are noticeably steep. Along the route, the…
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This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that is mostly smooth, though some sections have light corrugation. It winds through forested terrain with a mix of gentle and occasionally steep ascents and descents. The route…
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This trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that leads toward Birch Lake campsite. Despite the good condition of the initial stretch, the surface is marked by frequent…
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This trail begins with a rough, rocky surface and continues as a narrow two-track winding through scenic forest. It features a series of ascents and descents and is composed of a mix of gravel and…
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This forest trail is accessed from Highway 1 and begins as a well-maintained gravel road. It winds through wooded terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents, offering a straightforward drive. Local traffic is…
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel road that winds through forested terrain with frequent twists, turns, and a mix of gentle and occasionally steep ascents and descents. For most of its length, the trail is…
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This trail begins off Highway 1 and is marked by a sign warning drivers to be cautious of heavy equipment. The initial section is relatively wide with a surface of fine gravel, winding through a…
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This trail is accessed directly from Highway 1 and begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road. Due to frequent use by residents, an outdoor school, and recreational traffic, the surface is heavily corrugated in places.…
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This trail winds its way through a forested area and features a rough, rocky surface with sections of heavy corrugation. A nearby quarry contributes to the uneven terrain, and drivers can expect a series of…
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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, 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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This trail begins where County Road 403 ends, at a bend in the road, and immediately narrows as it continues into the forest. We found no evidence of beaver or even a beaver farm. The…
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This unmaintained trail is made up of gravel and rock and winds through dense forest, with a mix of moderate ascents and descents. Vegetation crowds the narrow path, making pinstriping likely for any vehicle navigating…
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This trail branches off from Little Lake Road, though it functions as a distinct route. It is a well-maintained gravel road that passes through forested terrain, with noticeable corrugations and occasional potholes along the way.…
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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 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 scenic trail begins off New Tomahawk Trail and winds through forested terrain along a surface made up of both fine and coarse gravel. The route is generally well maintained and passes a single residence…
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This trail offers one of the more scenic routes within the Superior National Forest, beginning from New Tomahawk Trail and quickly crossing the Stony Spur ATV Trail. Not far from the start, it skirts a…
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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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This trail begins off New Tomahawk Trail and intersects with the Stony Spur ATV trail early on. Initially, it follows a logging road that is mostly smooth but includes occasional rocks and potholes. As the…
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This trail is a narrow, mostly maintained route that winds through dense forest and features a series of ascents and descents. While generally passable, the surface is rough and rocky in several sections, requiring careful…
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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 trail is relatively long, wide, and well-maintained, offering a pleasant drive through forested surroundings. Despite its good condition, the surface is heavily corrugated in places, which may make for a bumpy ride. The trail…
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This scenic trail begins from Dunka River Road and starts out as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Early along the trail, it passes an old quarry that appears to be a popular gathering and camping…
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This scenic trail begins in the north, near a non-motorized route marked by large yellow barriers. Shortly after the start, the trail passes a wide, wet area that appears to be used recreationally by off-road…
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Tomahawk Road is a long, well-traveled gravel and dirt road that serves as a main thoroughfare through this section of the forest. ATVs are not allowed on Tomahawk Trail until Trail 386 C in the…
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