Dirt Bike Trails
Near Orr, Minnesota

This trail is a long, smooth, and well-maintained gravel route. It is wide enough for two vehicles and travels through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Early on, the trail passes a logging operation, and numerous residences line parts of the route, so drivers should be...
Learn more about County Road 180

This trail offers a variety of features and sees frequent use throughout the year. It consists of flat, two-vehicle-wide gravel and remains mostly level along its length, with only a few gentle curves. Due to the high volume of traffic, the surface is heavily corrugated in most areas, which may affe...
Learn more about Elbow Lake

This long trail requires a permit for access and is rated a three due to its rugged, technical nature. The route is rocky and uneven, with steep climbs and descents that make for a slow but rewarding drive. It is especially popular with ATV and side-by-side riders looking for a more adventurous outi...
Learn more about Shuster Road

This trail presents a challenging route for overlanders, especially during the warmer months. It begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that is smooth and easily navigable, offering a relatively relaxed start. The main gravel road curves left toward a lake with a beach that locals consider on...
Learn more about FS 610

This trail follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a forested area with a mix of ascents and descents. It provides a relatively smooth and accessible route, though users should be aware of occasional local traffic. Several side trails branch off from the main route, including ...
Learn more about FS 203

This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass and winds through a scenic section of forest. It features several steep ascents and descents and offers views of creeks and wetlands along the way. A number of trails branch off from the main route, including se...
Learn more about Elephant Lake

This trail is primarily a single-lane, well-maintained gravel route that winds through a scenic forested landscape with rolling terrain, including gentle ups and downs. Along the way, it passes several creeks and wetlands before reaching a sign indicating that public use is permitted only during dry...
Learn more about FS 493

This trail begins at a paved road (eastern side) and immediately crosses a set of railway tracks before continuing as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. It winds through forested terrain and passes several side trails and private residences. As of August 2025, an open gate marks a transition poin...
Learn more about Ash Lake Road

This trail is a mostly single-vehicle-width gravel route that winds through a forested landscape with a mix of moderate ascents and descents. Primarily used as a logging road, the surface is rocky and uneven, and conditions gradually worsen the farther you travel. The trail climbs to a modest viewpo...
Learn more about FS 493B

This scenic trail is accessed from Fawn Creek Road, narrowing at the split. From there, the surface becomes bumpier and more uneven, with rocky sections and a series of steep ascents, descents, and tight curves. The terrain requires careful driving, especially after rain or in low-traction condition...
Learn more about Fawn Creek Spur B

This trail is accessed via Forest Service Road 487A and consists of a mix of gravel and rock. It begins as an overgrown two-track that winds through dense forest, with moderate ascents and descents along its route. Some sections can be quite bumpy, muddy, and wet, especially after rainfall. The trai...
Learn more about FS 487AB

This scenic trail is accessed from Sheep Ranch Road and follows a well-maintained gravel surface that is generally wide enough for two vehicles. It winds through forested terrain and offers a peaceful drive, although it is a popular route for ATV riders, so caution is recommended. While the trail is...
Learn more about Fawn Creek Road

This trail follows a wide, maintained gravel road that winds through forested terrain with steep ascents, descents, and several sharp curves that require careful driving. Notably, there are a few residences at the beginning of the trail. The route is open to ATVs and passes through attractive stretc...
Learn more about Boise Cascade

This trail is a wide and well-maintained gravel that winds through a forested landscape with a mix of gentle ascents and descents. Along the route, there are signs of industrial use, including a salt storage facility and two quarries—one on the right that appears to be closed behind a gate, and anot...
Learn more about Sheep Ranch Road

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 road surfaces including pavement, however, this report is primarily concerned with the e...
Learn more about Echo Trail

This trail begins as a narrow, overgrown two-track with uneven terrain and a high likelihood of pinstriping. It winds through forested terrain with moderate ascents and descents and passes by a private property before descending toward a small lake. During August, the trail tends to be particularly ...
Learn more about FS 487A

This western part of the trail begins at the railway crossing on Johnson Farm Road and continues through to the paved Highway 53. It is a scenic route consisting of well-maintained gravel that is wide enough to accommodate two vehicles. The trail winds through a forested landscape, featuring several...
Learn more about Keys Road

This trail begins as a wide, well-maintained route that passes several older residential properties. The presence of homes and driveways along this initial stretch means that users should drive cautiously and respect local traffic. After the first group of residences, the trail narrows into a two-tr...
Learn more about Gold Mine Road

This trail branches off the Echo Trail and offers a rugged, enjoyable drive through dense forest. From the beginning, it is narrow, overgrown, and marked by rocks and bumps, making vehicle pinstriping nearly unavoidable. The route includes a series of gradual ascents and descents as it winds its way...
Learn more about Joko

This mostly scenic trail is accessed from Haney Road and begins as a wide, smooth gravel route that gradually climbs into the forest. As the elevation increases, the trail narrows to a two-track configuration but remains well-maintained and smooth throughout. Numerous clearings appear along the way,...
Learn more about Biondich Road

This trail is a long, smooth, and well-maintained gravel route. It is wide enough for two vehicles and travels through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Early on, the trail passes a logging operation, and numerous residences line parts of the route, so drivers should be...
Learn more about County Road 180

This trail offers a variety of features and sees frequent use throughout the year. It consists of flat, two-vehicle-wide gravel and remains mostly level along its length, with only a few gentle curves. Due to the high volume of traffic, the surface is heavily corrugated in most areas, which may affe...
Learn more about Elbow Lake

This long trail requires a permit for access and is rated a three due to its rugged, technical nature. The route is rocky and uneven, with steep climbs and descents that make for a slow but rewarding drive. It is especially popular with ATV and side-by-side riders looking for a more adventurous outi...
Learn more about Shuster Road

This trail presents a challenging route for overlanders, especially during the warmer months. It begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that is smooth and easily navigable, offering a relatively relaxed start. The main gravel road curves left toward a lake with a beach that locals consider on...
Learn more about FS 610

This trail is a long, smooth, and well-maintained gravel route. It is wide enough for two vehicles and travels through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Early on, the trail passes a logging operation, and numerous residences line parts of the route, so drivers should be...
Learn more about County Road 180

This trail offers a variety of features and sees frequent use throughout the year. It consists of flat, two-vehicle-wide gravel and remains mostly level along its length, with only a few gentle curves. Due to the high volume of traffic, the surface is heavily corrugated in most areas, which may affe...
Learn more about Elbow Lake

This long trail requires a permit for access and is rated a three due to its rugged, technical nature. The route is rocky and uneven, with steep climbs and descents that make for a slow but rewarding drive. It is especially popular with ATV and side-by-side riders looking for a more adventurous outi...
Learn more about Shuster Road

This trail presents a challenging route for overlanders, especially during the warmer months. It begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road that is smooth and easily navigable, offering a relatively relaxed start. The main gravel road curves left toward a lake with a beach that locals consider on...
Learn more about FS 610