Dirt Bike Trails
Near McKinley, Minnesota

This trail is generally easy and well-suited for most 4WD vehicles. It follows a dirt path through a wooded area and features some moderate overgrowth, so light pinstriping is possible, especially for wider rigs. Along the way, the trail guides you to the Bold Choice Rock Garden, a spot where people...
Learn more about Wayne's World Loop

This trail offers a mix of mild and extreme experiences, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles and skill levels. At the base of the hill, there are large boulder fields where experienced drivers with heavily modified rigs can test their skills. These rock obstacles vary in size, with some ...
Learn more about Boulder Alley

This trail begins just after you cross the bridge into the off-roading area of the park. It features a natural rock and dirt surface that remains mostly flat and non-technical, making it accessible for all vehicle types, including stock rigs and beginner drivers. There are no major obstacles, making...
Learn more about Missabe

This short connector trail serves as a convenient route between Minesweeper Loop and Missabe Trail, meeting near the well-known Gumby's Rock area. It's primarily dirt-based and is suitable for most off-road vehicles regardless of skill level. While there are no major rock obstacles, challenging clim...
Learn more about M & M Connector

This trail runs along the outer edge of the park, beginning near the concrete area by the check-in office and continuing on a gravel path alongside the highway and adjacent bike trail. It's a non-technical route that serves more as a connector than a challenge, offering an easy drive that transition...
Learn more about Connector Trail

This is an easy, beginner-friendly trail ideal for stock vehicles and casual riders. The surface consists mainly of gravel and hard-packed dirt, with a few gentle elevation changes and optional small hill climbs. Nothing too technical, just enough to keep things interesting without risking body dama...
Learn more about Minesweeper Loop

This trail is a "pick your line" style route that offers drivers a variety of options depending on their rig's capabilities and comfort level. Some lines are challenging and feature massive mud holes that can swallow tires and test traction, especially after rainfall. Other routes provide simple byp...
Learn more about Iron Man

This trail offers a fairly straightforward experience, making it a great choice for those looking for a scenic and relaxing drive. It features two small hill climbs, one slightly steeper than the other, which serve as the trail's main entrances. Neither climb is overly technical, but traction could ...
Learn more about Tooling Around Loop

This trail serves as a basic connector route starting from the main parking lot area. As you begin, it takes you past the designated vehicle washing station, making it a good spot to clean off your rig before or after a run. From there, the trail continues toward the bridge that crosses over the rai...
Learn more about Parking & Wash Road

This trail is generally mild and beginner-friendly, making it a great option for those looking for a more relaxed ride. The terrain consists mostly of dirt with a few small hill climbs scattered throughout. These inclines are manageable for most 4WD vehicles but can become slightly more challenging ...
Learn more about Rust Belt

This trail winds through a wooded area and is somewhat narrow, making it better suited for smaller or more maneuverable vehicles. Due to the close proximity of trees and natural overgrowth, pinstriping is very likely, especially for wider rigs or full-size vehicles. The trail surface is mostly dirt,...
Learn more about Pinestraw

This trail offers a relatively easy ride with one notable exception, a slightly steep hill climb that can become challenging when wet due to its dirt base. Proper tire grip and momentum are important here, especially in slippery conditions. The trail weaves through a wooded section, with tree branch...
Learn more about On A Rim

This trail is mostly easy with no major obstacles unless you choose to take the tight loop section at the top. At the top, there's a scenic overlook and a wide enough spot to turn around if you don't want to continue. The loop section includes rocks up to 1 foot tall, tight turns, and a few off-camb...
Learn more about The Last Straw

This trail offers a straightforward and easy ride, making it an excellent choice for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed off-road experience. The surface is primarily dirt with occasional small rocks, but it remains smooth and predictable throughout the route. There are no major obstacles, tec...
Learn more about Petit Road

This route is a well-maintained gravel road that serves as a convenient and accessible connector for both highway-legal and non-highway-legal off-road vehicles. It provides a crucial access point to the Iron Range OHV trail system without requiring travel on paved highways, making it especially usef...
Learn more about Genoa Trail

This trail offers a fairly easy ride, making it suitable for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed off-road experience. The path is mostly dirt-based and features a few gentle hills that provide slight elevation changes without being too challenging. You'll also encounter several small mud puddl...
Learn more about Lake Effect

This short trail offers a couple of distinct line options, making it suitable for a range of vehicles and driver preferences. One option includes a moderately steep hill climb with embedded rocks that can reach up to one foot tall, depending on which line you take. This route is ideal for those seek...
Learn more about M & P Connector

This trail offers a moderate off-road experience with a few key features to be aware of. Along the route, you'll encounter several hills, some of which are moderately steep and may require low-range gearing depending on your vehicle and conditions. The trail also contains a handful of mud holes, som...
Learn more about Berry Trail

This trail features a few small hill climbs that add a bit of variety to the ride without being overly technical. As you descend into the lower section, you'll encounter a deeper mud hole that may require careful tire placement or momentum to get through, especially after recent rainfall. Following ...
Learn more about Break The Bank Connector

This trail begins with a steep dirt hill climb that requires careful attention. Tree roots jut out from the wall on one side, which can affect tire placement and traction, especially if the trail is wet. Once you reach the top, the horseshoe section levels out into a much milder path. Up here, you m...
Learn more about Split Personality Connector

This trail is generally easy and well-suited for most 4WD vehicles. It follows a dirt path through a wooded area and features some moderate overgrowth, so light pinstriping is possible, especially for wider rigs. Along the way, the trail guides you to the Bold Choice Rock Garden, a spot where people...
Learn more about Wayne's World Loop

This trail offers a mix of mild and extreme experiences, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles and skill levels. At the base of the hill, there are large boulder fields where experienced drivers with heavily modified rigs can test their skills. These rock obstacles vary in size, with some ...
Learn more about Boulder Alley

This trail begins just after you cross the bridge into the off-roading area of the park. It features a natural rock and dirt surface that remains mostly flat and non-technical, making it accessible for all vehicle types, including stock rigs and beginner drivers. There are no major obstacles, making...
Learn more about Missabe

This short connector trail serves as a convenient route between Minesweeper Loop and Missabe Trail, meeting near the well-known Gumby's Rock area. It's primarily dirt-based and is suitable for most off-road vehicles regardless of skill level. While there are no major rock obstacles, challenging clim...
Learn more about M & M Connector

This trail is generally easy and well-suited for most 4WD vehicles. It follows a dirt path through a wooded area and features some moderate overgrowth, so light pinstriping is possible, especially for wider rigs. Along the way, the trail guides you to the Bold Choice Rock Garden, a spot where people...
Learn more about Wayne's World Loop

This trail offers a mix of mild and extreme experiences, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles and skill levels. At the base of the hill, there are large boulder fields where experienced drivers with heavily modified rigs can test their skills. These rock obstacles vary in size, with some ...
Learn more about Boulder Alley

This trail begins just after you cross the bridge into the off-roading area of the park. It features a natural rock and dirt surface that remains mostly flat and non-technical, making it accessible for all vehicle types, including stock rigs and beginner drivers. There are no major obstacles, making...
Learn more about Missabe

This short connector trail serves as a convenient route between Minesweeper Loop and Missabe Trail, meeting near the well-known Gumby's Rock area. It's primarily dirt-based and is suitable for most off-road vehicles regardless of skill level. While there are no major rock obstacles, challenging clim...
Learn more about M & M Connector