Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lake George, Minnesota

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 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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This trail is a natural continuation of the Akeley Cutoff Road trail. Similarly challenging and part of a larger loop where you can pass by a lookout tower. I am unsure where it is allowed to go up in the tower but at least it's a destination. The trail is roughly a large SxS wide. There are section...
Learn more about West Round River - Part 1

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 ...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 2

This trail is one of the most diverse at Paul Bunyan State Forest. There are so many different types of woods and trail styles you typically see in Minnesota. There are sections that are quite flowy, then it will transition to super rocky, then tons of tree roots. There are some steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Single Track West Loop

Spurr II is a gentle gravel forest road with easy curves and grades. It is the confluence of several other forest roads at the south end connecting it to Spur I in the north. There are at least six OHV trail crossings along this road so please proceed with caution.
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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 are along the path which are very pretty, especially with the fall colors. Your handlebars...
Learn more about Paul's Narrow Thicket Bike Path

Sawtooth is a short trail that connects the "4 Corners" to Northwest Passage. There are a few muddy spots and a couple hills with loose rock to climb and descend down along the way. Be advised that this trail is lined with birch trees, much like the rest of PBSF which can be prone to falling across ...
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If this trail wasn't overgrown, it could maybe pass as a forest road. It's listed as part of the Round River Road network. It's quite wide but technically only allows SxS and ATVs. There are narrow sections where passing could be challenging but there are no obstacles where you couldn't back up or w...
Learn more about Akeley Cutoff Road SW Connector

Woodchuck features a nice variety of tight woods and open prairie. There are many opportunities to carry some speed in the clearings before you go back to picking your way through the timber. Several spots in the woods have embedded rocks that are generally easy to roll right over. There will likely...
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Sandwinder is named after the long sand chute hill climb in the northern portion of the trail. Run the trail north to south in order to hit it in the uphill direction. The rest of the trail is a series of rolling climbs and descents with rocks and some sandy ruts along the way.
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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 trail. A couple spots where there are deep rut inclines and declines. Some areas of really dense narrow forest come up too...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan's Overgrown ATV Trail

This trail is on the narrower side with really nice mature trees, some small rocks, and small water puddles. This trail could be quite wet in the spring after snowmelt or after a large storm. The puddles are not very deep, probably 6 inches. Narrow areas of the path have roots that could pose diffic...
Learn more about Round River Drive Western Loop Cut Through

This trail is a very unique setting compared to the others at Paul Bunyan State Forest. There were a few spots that have a mountain biking switchback feel and one side had a bit of a drop-off. Some really old, dark evergreen-type feeling in spots that makes it feel somewhat ancient. Lots of pretty ...
Learn more about Neverland

This trail is shockingly windy and long. It is also possibly the most challenging dirt bike trail in Paul Bunyan State Forest. There are many steep hill climbs and declines that do not last incredibly long but have hard rocks or roots to traverse which will require good balance or courage. Some area...
Learn more about Bunyan Biker Brawl

Ron's Revenge is a fun little connecting trail you can take between Bunyan Biker Brawl and the North Loop Saga. Although it's only 2.2 miles in length, it is somewhat technical in a few spots. Expect some steep hill climbs with stepped roots and rocks, several rock gardens, and some flow towards the...
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Bird Watcher is a mix of fast, flowy sections with steep grades/technical spots. The trail darts in and out of open prairie and dense woods with tight trees and overgrown brush. One section in particular has a steep hill with large rocks on it. It's not a true boulder field by any means, but it does...
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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 road but it gets narrower as you continue on. General Note on Trail Riding in MN: Many trails heavily change in difficu...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Round River Dr

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 vehicles on the trail. A few technical spots like a small "rock garden" type obstacle hill. Overall really pretty with some ...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan West River Rd Loop

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.
Learn more about East Gulch Forest Ln

This trail is a natural continuation of the Akeley Cutoff Road trail. Similarly challenging and part of a larger loop where you can pass by a lookout tower. I am unsure where it is allowed to go up in the tower but at least it's a destination. The trail is roughly a large SxS wide. There are section...
Learn more about West Round River - Part 1

Spurr II is a gentle gravel forest road with easy curves and grades. It is the confluence of several other forest roads at the south end connecting it to Spur I in the north. There are at least six OHV trail crossings along this road so please proceed with caution.
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If this trail wasn't overgrown, it could maybe pass as a forest road. It's listed as part of the Round River Road network. It's quite wide but technically only allows SxS and ATVs. There are narrow sections where passing could be challenging but there are no obstacles where you couldn't back up or w...
Learn more about Akeley Cutoff Road SW Connector

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.
Learn more about East Gulch Forest Ln

This trail is a natural continuation of the Akeley Cutoff Road trail. Similarly challenging and part of a larger loop where you can pass by a lookout tower. I am unsure where it is allowed to go up in the tower but at least it's a destination. The trail is roughly a large SxS wide. There are section...
Learn more about West Round River - Part 1

Spurr II is a gentle gravel forest road with easy curves and grades. It is the confluence of several other forest roads at the south end connecting it to Spur I in the north. There are at least six OHV trail crossings along this road so please proceed with caution.
Learn more about Spur II

If this trail wasn't overgrown, it could maybe pass as a forest road. It's listed as part of the Round River Road network. It's quite wide but technically only allows SxS and ATVs. There are narrow sections where passing could be challenging but there are no obstacles where you couldn't back up or w...
Learn more about Akeley Cutoff Road SW Connector