Dirt Bike Trails
Near Ham Lake, Minnesota

Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet over the length of the trail. Departing Amery...
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This is a simple dirt road serving as the main avenue to the rest of the forest. Along the way, there are some nice views, especially where it opens up to the main bog/marshland. Keep in mind, this road sits very close to the waterline in several spots, so the ground may get soft in those sections d...
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This trail is one of the few in the whole forest that does not have any deep water crossings. There are a few shallow puddles that you'll encounter, but nothing extreme. Overall, this route is a nice break from the boggy trails in the rest of the system. It also smells wonderfully of pine.
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This is a short section of the Matthew Lourey State Trail that's accessible to OHVs in the summertime. Note that this is an out-and-back trail because OHV access ends at a dirt turn-around while the snowmobile trail continues north. Expect some smaller whoops, braking bumps, a few mud holes, and roc...
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Hillman to Onamia on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade. At 12 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 24.1 mph. This section of the Soo Line South Trail is provided by Mille Lacs County and maintained by the Mille Lacs Drift Skippers Snowmobile/ATV ...
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Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a constructed mud pit area and good cell service. Standard Minnesota ATV permits/licenses are required...
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Genola to Hillman on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade that is 12 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 19.6 mph. This section of the Soo Line South Trail is provided by Morrison County and maintained by the Eastern Morrison County 4 Wheelers Club...
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Onamia to Wahkon on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade. At 8.2 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section of the Soo Line South Trail is provided by Mille Lacs County and maintained by the Mille Lacs Drift Skippers Snowmobile/ATV Club. ...
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Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close to many other beautiful gravel roads to explore. There are many nice small towns...
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This section of Soo Line South is an easy trail with a great parking lot at the trailhead that has lots of room for trailers. The parking lot has security cameras and two vault-type restrooms. The parking lot and first few hundred feet of trail going up the hill from the parking lot's northwest end ...
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Tamarack Sandway is a long sand track that runs adjacent to the Lower Tamarack River. The trail begins at the end of St.Croix High Line South and is OHV only. Expect rolling terrain with deep, sugary sand that's loose and dusty in dry conditions. There are lots of blind corners and hills, so be sure...
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The Minnesota portion of the Gandy Dancer trail is an easy 30-mile ride. The trail is open year-round to ATV/UTV/ORV and bikes. In winter, the trail is groomed and shared with snowmobiles. The trail connects to other trails in the Danbury area, Nemadji State Forest, and Douglas County, WI. The trail...
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Wahkon to McGrath is a section of converted rail grade. It's 15 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section starts at the Wahkon City Park. There is an easily-accessed gas station at this city park in Wahkon. (There's no parking for trailers to start your tr...
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Tamarack River Forest Road is a smooth gravel road with gentle grades. It serves as one of the main roads through St. Croix State Forest with many trail crossings along the way. It begins at Grace Lake Road and ends at Boulder Campground and Rock Lake. Note that OHVs are not permitted inside the cam...
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Churchill Lake Trail is a fairly relaxed route that connects Grace and Churchill Lakes via Tamarack Forest Road and Grace Lake Road. It's mostly sand and has fewer rocks than most of the trails in this system. There are a few shallow water crossings, most of which have by-passes. There is one sectio...
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St. Croix High Line South is the southern portion of the trail, which begins at the staging area along Mallard Lake Forest Road. It ends at a large clearing with a small shelter and a vault toilet. OHV riders can continue beyond that point, but 4x4 drivers will have to use this as an out-and-back, a...
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Boulder Hill Trail is a short but very rocky trail with a rocky hill climb section at the west entrance. The hill is steep, and the rocks are loose, which can make it challenging for 4x4s. OHVs should be able to crawl up. The hill can also get rutted badly during periods of heavy rainfall, making it...
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East Arm Forest Road connects Mallard Lake Forest Road and the Gandy Dancer Trail. It is fairly smooth in the western half, then gets progressively rockier as you travel east. This route is the primary way to access the eastern side of St. Croix State Forest when traveling on the Gandy Dancer Trail....
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Mallard Lake Spur B is a short trail section with a few mud holes along the way. You can use this route to connect up to St.Croix High Line S from Mallard Lake Road. The mud holes vary in depth depending on the time of year, but are generally less than a foot deep. There are several large clearings ...
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The Grace Lake Trail connects Tamarack Sandway to Grace Lake and empties just down the road from the public water access. This route is one of the most beautiful ones in the state forest, featuring a bridge crossing the Lower Tamarack River and countless stunning white pines with unique shapes. Expe...
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Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet over the length of the trail. Departing Amery...
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This is a simple dirt road serving as the main avenue to the rest of the forest. Along the way, there are some nice views, especially where it opens up to the main bog/marshland. Keep in mind, this road sits very close to the waterline in several spots, so the ground may get soft in those sections d...
Learn more about Chengwatana Forest Road

This trail is one of the few in the whole forest that does not have any deep water crossings. There are a few shallow puddles that you'll encounter, but nothing extreme. Overall, this route is a nice break from the boggy trails in the rest of the system. It also smells wonderfully of pine.
Learn more about High Ground

This is a short section of the Matthew Lourey State Trail that's accessible to OHVs in the summertime. Note that this is an out-and-back trail because OHV access ends at a dirt turn-around while the snowmobile trail continues north. Expect some smaller whoops, braking bumps, a few mud holes, and roc...
Learn more about Matthew Lourey State Trail

This is a simple dirt road serving as the main avenue to the rest of the forest. Along the way, there are some nice views, especially where it opens up to the main bog/marshland. Keep in mind, this road sits very close to the waterline in several spots, so the ground may get soft in those sections d...
Learn more about Chengwatana Forest Road

This is a short section of the Matthew Lourey State Trail that's accessible to OHVs in the summertime. Note that this is an out-and-back trail because OHV access ends at a dirt turn-around while the snowmobile trail continues north. Expect some smaller whoops, braking bumps, a few mud holes, and roc...
Learn more about Matthew Lourey State Trail

Hillman to Onamia on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade. At 12 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 24.1 mph. This section of the Soo Line South Trail is provided by Mille Lacs County and maintained by the Mille Lacs Drift Skippers Snowmobile/ATV ...
Learn more about Hillman to Onamia

Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a constructed mud pit area and good cell service. Standard Minnesota ATV permits/licenses are required...
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop