Dirt Bike Trails
Near Solway, Minnesota

Heart Lake Trail is a narrow forestry road near Itasca State Park. The trail is very narrow in spots with overgrown vegetation. The fall colors and Wildlife along this trail are definitely worth the travel. In the Spring thaw and heavy rain periods, some of the trail can have some overflow and ruts....
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The Otterkill trail is a gravel forestry trail with some tight vegetation in spots. This trail is easy to navigate but may get overgrown depending on the year. It is located near Itasca State Park, making it a beautiful Fall color tour trail to take. Closed December 1 to March 31.
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Waptus Forest Road is an easy to navigate Forestry Road near Itasca State Park. The Trail is mostly wide open with some narrow sections with low overhead clearance. Wildlife and scenery are abundant, making it a perfect fall color trail. This trail connects to many others in the area. Closed Decembe...
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This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
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Anchor Mattson Trail is an easy-going Forestry Road near Itasca State Park. The trail can be narrow in spots and has lots of vegetation. Fall colors are stunning along this route. Wildlife is abundant, with lots of Deer, Grouse, Turkey, and the occasional bear and wolf. The trail is easy to navigate...
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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 is a designated OHV route, consisting primarily of well-maintained gravel, although some sections are bumpy. It winds through the landscape with a few gentle climbs and descents, and several smaller trails branch off from the main route. One of these side trails provides access to the lak...
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The trail is an easy-going Forestry Road, with lots of great scenery and wildlife. Narrow in spots and some washouts depending on the time of year. The trail follows the West edge of Itasca State Park with many great camping opportunities. Fall colors are amazing with the mix of Northwoods Pine and ...
Learn more about Waptus-Mckenzie Lake Road

This trail begins as a single-vehicle-wide gravel track that immediately enters the forest. The route winds gently through the trees, with gradual ascents and descents that make for steady progress without being overly challenging. The surface can be bumpy in places, with potholes scattered along th...
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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 is buttery smooth, well-maintained fine gravel that may become muddy after or during heavy rain. There are a few gentle curves, ascents, and descents under a forest canopy so thick that you can sometimes see only patches of sky. A few trails split off from the main route, and a dispersed ...
Learn more about Pennington Truck Trail

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...
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Starter

This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle track that is generally smooth but has occasional bumps. The surface alternates between gravel and sand, and it winds steadily through forested terrain with a series of gradual ascents and descents. Along the trail, a sign warns of a low water crossing. However...
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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 a long and scenic route that alternates between single-vehicle and two-vehicle widths in different sections. The surface is primarily well-maintained gravel, though some stretches can be bumpy. Access begins from the paved Scenic Highway, and the trail eventually loops back to reconnec...
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The surface is a mix of gravel and sand, and the track is generally only wide enough for a single vehicle. Vegetation crowds close to the edges, and drainage ditches run alongside portions of the trail. Fallen trees are not uncommon and may require clearing to continue. The route winds through a sce...
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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

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

This trail is accessed from Trail 3915, beginning approximately 100 feet after a gap at the corner of Trail 3901. Initially, a very overgrown ATV track runs alongside the main route. The trail itself begins as a narrow, single-vehicle path with a surface of gravel, sand, and grass. It maintains this...
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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

Heart Lake Trail is a narrow forestry road near Itasca State Park. The trail is very narrow in spots with overgrown vegetation. The fall colors and Wildlife along this trail are definitely worth the travel. In the Spring thaw and heavy rain periods, some of the trail can have some overflow and ruts....
Learn more about Heart Lake Trail

The Otterkill trail is a gravel forestry trail with some tight vegetation in spots. This trail is easy to navigate but may get overgrown depending on the year. It is located near Itasca State Park, making it a beautiful Fall color tour trail to take. Closed December 1 to March 31.
Learn more about Otterkill Trail

Waptus Forest Road is an easy to navigate Forestry Road near Itasca State Park. The Trail is mostly wide open with some narrow sections with low overhead clearance. Wildlife and scenery are abundant, making it a perfect fall color trail. This trail connects to many others in the area. Closed Decembe...
Learn more about Waptus Forest Road

This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
Learn more about West Turtle Lake Loop Trail

Heart Lake Trail is a narrow forestry road near Itasca State Park. The trail is very narrow in spots with overgrown vegetation. The fall colors and Wildlife along this trail are definitely worth the travel. In the Spring thaw and heavy rain periods, some of the trail can have some overflow and ruts....
Learn more about Heart Lake Trail

The Otterkill trail is a gravel forestry trail with some tight vegetation in spots. This trail is easy to navigate but may get overgrown depending on the year. It is located near Itasca State Park, making it a beautiful Fall color tour trail to take. Closed December 1 to March 31.
Learn more about Otterkill Trail

Waptus Forest Road is an easy to navigate Forestry Road near Itasca State Park. The Trail is mostly wide open with some narrow sections with low overhead clearance. Wildlife and scenery are abundant, making it a perfect fall color trail. This trail connects to many others in the area. Closed Decembe...
Learn more about Waptus Forest Road

This is a minimal/no maintenance trail in the Northwest quadrant of Chippewa National Forest, Trail # 2513. High Clearance, low range transfer case, and winch recommended. A vehicle shouldn't be too tall as there can be significant low-hanging branches and fallen trees. This trail will touch your to...
Learn more about West Turtle Lake Loop Trail