Dirt Bike Trails
Near Pine City, Minnesota

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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This is the main service trail for the "stem and leaf" style trail system at AlanDale. The single-track routes branch off of this trail, so motorcycle riders frequently cross it. ATVs are allowed on this trail, but considering it is the only such trail in the system, it is intended primarily as a tr...
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Chelsey Brook Trail is a relatively flat and flowy trail with few obstacles along the way. It primarily has a dirt surface with some short rocky sections, occasional ruts, and some tighter areas that weave between trees. During dry summers, the ruts will contain little to no water, and the trail wil...
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Logger's Run is a twisty trail that runs through a mix of dense woodland and a clear-cut logging area. Riders should expect the usual tight trees, embedded roots/rocks, some ruts, and some minor logging area hazards like loose sticks and erosion. The clear-cut area is well marked, and the trail is w...
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AlanDale Alps is named for being one of the few trails in the system that has any significant hills. Expect mostly flowing dirt single-track through dense woodland with a handful of short up-and-down hill sections throughout. None of the hills are especially difficult, making this a very approachabl...
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Norsemen Pass, named after the club that builds and maintains this trail system, is an easy-flowing trail with some tighter sections that wind through tight trees. It runs along the ATV stem trail for much of the way. Expect mostly dirt for the trail surface with some embedded and loose rocks, narro...
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Mathwig Cut is a fun, flowing single track through a mix of dense and open timber. The trail stays relatively flat as it winds through the trees on mostly smooth, packed dirt. Scattered roots, rocks, small logs, and shallow ruts add variety without becoming overly technical. Tight wooded sections an...
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Greenwald Run is a classic Minnesota woods trail featuring a narrow dirt track winding through a mix of dense forest and open straight sections. Mostly smooth dirt tread allows for good flow with enough embedded rocks/roots, occasional downed trees, and ruts to keep the ride engaging. Visibility can...
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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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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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This is a short spur trail off the main trail that leads to a small clearing. There are often a number of grouse in the middle of the trail. There are many birch trees that line this route, which fall across the trail frequently and may be in the way if they haven't been cleared recently.
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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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The dog sled drive begins as a smooth, dry trail that gets progressively wetter as you go. There is a flowage/bog section where the water can get quite deep, depending on the time of year and recent rainfall. If you like water, this can be one of the deeper crossings that will test you and your mach...
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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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Hay Creek Trail is mostly a tame route with several mud holes along the way but there is a creek crossing at Longstrem Brook that can be a little intimidating. It's not deep but the steep approach makes it seem worse than it is. It can be used as a low consequence confidence booster for newer riders...
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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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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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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 the main service trail for the "stem and leaf" style trail system at AlanDale. The single-track routes branch off of this trail, so motorcycle riders frequently cross it. ATVs are allowed on this trail, but considering it is the only such trail in the system, it is intended primarily as a tr...
Learn more about AlanDale Stem 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

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...
Learn more about Tamarack River Forest Road

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...
Learn more about Churchill Lake Trail