Dirt Bike Trails
Near Bemidji, Minnesota

This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
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This trail begins as a single-vehicle-wide gravel track that immediately enters the forest. The route winds gently through the trees, with gradual ascents and descents that make for steady progress without being overly challenging. The surface can be bumpy in places, with potholes scattered along th...
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This trail is buttery smooth, well-maintained fine gravel that may become muddy after or during heavy rain. There are a few gentle curves, ascents, and descents under a forest canopy so thick that you can sometimes see only patches of sky. A few trails split off from the main route, and a dispersed ...
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This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle track that is generally smooth but has occasional bumps. The surface alternates between gravel and sand, and it winds steadily through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Along the trail, a sign warns of a low water crossing. However...
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This trail is a designated OHV route, consisting primarily of well-maintained gravel, although some sections are bumpy. It winds through the landscape with a few gentle climbs and descents, and several smaller trails branch off from the main route. One of these side trails provides access to the lak...
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This trail is a long and scenic route that alternates between single-vehicle and two-vehicle widths in different sections. The surface is primarily well-maintained gravel, though some stretches can be bumpy. Access begins from the paved Scenic Highway, and the trail eventually loops back to reconnec...
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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 trail. Fallen trees are not uncommon and may require clearing to continue. The route winds through a sce...
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This trail is accessed from Trail 3915, beginning approximately 100 feet after a gap at the corner of Trail 3901. Initially, a very overgrown ATV track runs alongside the main route. The trail itself begins as a narrow, single-vehicle path with a surface of gravel, sand, and grass. It maintains this...
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This trail runs as a narrow, single-track that alternates between gravel and sand. The surface is generally smooth with some bumps, and the route winds through a forest dominated by maple and red pine. The terrain includes gentle ascents and descents, and while it is straightforward to follow, falle...
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This trail is best suited for ATVs and side-by-sides, although it can also be traversed by other vehicles. It is a single-vehicle-wide route with a surface of gravel and sand, winding through a forest dominated by pine. The terrain includes a mix of ascents and descents, and while generally manageab...
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This trail is narrow and mostly smooth, though some sections are bumpy. It winds through a forest dominated by maple trees, with a few young trees fallen across the path. There are some gentle curves, but very few side trails branch off from the main route. The trail crosses a wetland area, and sign...
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This trail begins as a mostly straight two-track route that alternates between grassy and sandy surfaces. It is narrow in places, generally only wide enough for a single vehicle, and features a mix of gentle ascents and descents as it winds through a scenic forest. The surroundings are dominated by ...
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This trail begins at Highway 2 and crosses a set of railway tracks as it makes its way toward the private Otter Tail Peninsula Township, an area made up of scattered homesteads and houses. There are signs of families living in the area, including children, so caution is advised when driving. The roa...
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This trail is a scenic route surfaced with well-maintained gravel, although it can be wet in certain areas, depending on the conditions. It winds through stretches of forest, featuring gentle ascents and descents, making for a varied yet manageable drive. The width changes along the way, with some s...
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East Gulch Forest Ln is a well-maintained gravel road that connects Highway 64 to Spur I Forest Road. It can be used as one of the primary entrance routes to the northwest portion of PBSF. The road travels uphill much of the way from Highway 64 until you reach Spur I.
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This trail has very different riding experiences. Part of the trail at times is cleared forest where trees have been harvested and part is so dense you can barely watch your tire. The trail is not incredibly difficult but visibility can cause issues seeing roots, tree stumps, rocks, etc. Clearly, th...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 1

This trail connects 2169 to 2348 and changes in character as it progresses. On the eastern end, it begins as an open, grassy path before narrowing into dense forest where overgrowth makes for slow progress. The surface is a mix of sand and grass, with uneven stretches and bumpy sections that include...
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This trail is well-maintained and generally very smooth, though there are occasional bumps along the way. The width varies, with some stretches accommodating two vehicles and others narrowing to single-vehicle passage. The trail is quiet and secluded, with no residences along the route and very litt...
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This trail can be accessed through a small cut-through off Round River Drive at an intersection in the Paul Bunyan West Loop Dirt Bike Trail. This trail was consistent with difficulty across the Paul Bunyan trail system for Dirt Bikes. There were sections of inclines and declines that washed out ove...
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Similar to part 1 of this loop, the trail is very dense for the bulk of the route. You will not have great visibility of roots, rocks, and other small obstacles that fall onto the trail. There will also likely be low-hanging 0.5"-1" branches and tiny trees that bounce off your bike and helmet. This ...
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This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
Learn more about West Turtle Lake Loop Trail

This trail begins as a single-vehicle-wide gravel track that immediately enters the forest. The route winds gently through the trees, with gradual ascents and descents that make for steady progress without being overly challenging. The surface can be bumpy in places, with potholes scattered along th...
Learn more about 3917

This trail is buttery smooth, well-maintained fine gravel that may become muddy after or during heavy rain. There are a few gentle curves, ascents, and descents under a forest canopy so thick that you can sometimes see only patches of sky. A few trails split off from the main route, and a dispersed ...
Learn more about Pennington Truck Trail

This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle track that is generally smooth but has occasional bumps. The surface alternates between gravel and sand, and it winds steadily through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Along the trail, a sign warns of a low water crossing. However...
Learn more about 3902

This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
Learn more about West Turtle Lake Loop Trail

This trail begins as a single-vehicle-wide gravel track that immediately enters the forest. The route winds gently through the trees, with gradual ascents and descents that make for steady progress without being overly challenging. The surface can be bumpy in places, with potholes scattered along th...
Learn more about 3917

This trail is buttery smooth, well-maintained fine gravel that may become muddy after or during heavy rain. There are a few gentle curves, ascents, and descents under a forest canopy so thick that you can sometimes see only patches of sky. A few trails split off from the main route, and a dispersed ...
Learn more about Pennington Truck Trail

This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle track that is generally smooth but has occasional bumps. The surface alternates between gravel and sand, and it winds steadily through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Along the trail, a sign warns of a low water crossing. However...
Learn more about 3902