Dirt Bike Trails
Near Taconite, Minnesota

This trail, also known as the 49, is one of the primary routes through the area, providing access to several lake communities as well as the Marcell Experimental Forest and the Spruce research sites. While the trail is generally wide and well maintained, it sees frequent use and has developed signif...
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This trail is wide and relatively well-maintained as it winds through the forest and leads into the Marcell Experimental Forest area, where you may encounter Forest Service vehicles. The surface can become slippery after rain, and several smaller trails branch off into the woods along the way. Signs...
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UPM Blandin Trail North area starts from the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake to the parking lot on Shingle Mill Road and Sugar Lake Trail. This section is 9.8 miles long with a travel time of about an hour at an average speed of 11.0 MPH. The trail is easy to follow with changes in scenery from li...
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This trail begins as a wide and well-maintained gravel road, making for an easy start, but conditions become more demanding as you progress. The path narrows and features several muddy sections, some of which are deeper and softer than they appear, so drivers should proceed with care. Further along,...
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This trail offers a scenic drive through dense forest along a winding route composed mostly of smooth, well-maintained gravel. While the surface is generally in good condition and suitable for most vehicles, drivers should remain attentive due to the presence of local traffic. The trail leads to a d...
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This trail begins as a wide, muddy logging road with a rough, uneven surface and gradually deteriorates as you head deeper into the forest. You'll pass several cleared logging areas, but beyond the last one, the trail narrows considerably and becomes more overgrown. It winds through a series of asce...
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This trail serves as the direct access route to the lakeside campsite and is mostly wide, smooth, and well-maintained. It leads to a campground with two loops, north and south, with the north loop offering the more desirable sites. The campground provides hand-pumped water and clean toilets, though ...
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This trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route that passes by a few rural homesteads and remains mostly straight, with occasional gentle curves. It is designated as an OHV trail and includes several smaller offshoots for those looking to explore further. The trail winds through attractive forest...
Learn more about County Road 243

This trail is primarily composed of well-maintained gravel, with some minor bumps along the way that may require slower driving in certain sections. It eventually connects to a paved road at its endpoint. Several smaller trails branch off from the main route, including a designated snowmobile trail,...
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This scenic trail features a sandy surface and is not well-maintained, with potholes and muddy stretches that can pose a challenge when wet. It winds its way down toward the lake, where signage near a private residence indicates a dead end and private property. However, available maps list the route...
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This trail follows a wide, well-maintained path that runs through a mix of open fields and light forest. It passes several rural homesteads and remains mostly straight, with only a few gentle curves along the way. Although the surface is in good condition and suitable for a variety of vehicles, driv...
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UPM Blandin Trail South area starts from the Rabey Line and runs northwest 11.1 miles to the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake. The travel time is about an hour with an average speed of 9.6 MPH. The trail is easy to follow with changes in scenery from lightly wooded to open areas and wetlands. From ...
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Rabey Line converted rail grade, this section is 12.1 miles long and takes about an hour and 15 minutes with an average speed of 10.1 MPH including time to take trail pictures. This is an easy section of trail starting from the Washburn Lake area where the old rail grade is no longer used at the int...
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This trail stands out in the region for both its natural beauty and its geographical importance, as it marks the point where the Leech Lake River flows into the Mississippi River. The trail is composed of three distinct sections, each offering a different experience. The first section is a wide, wel...
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This trail is narrow and unmaintained, with sections of red soil and an abundance of wildflowers during June. It winds through the landscape with a bumpy surface and, as of June 2025, was obstructed by a fallen tree. The trail features deep drainage ditches on either side, which can make turning dif...
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This trail is fairly wide and in decent condition, though the surface is sandy and can get quite dusty. It winds through forested terrain and includes some uneven stretches that could become difficult to navigate when wet. Along the route, there is access to Pine Lodge as well as a bridge crossing a...
Learn more about Country Road 158

Hill City to Washburn Lake on the Rabey Line converted rail is a section that is 7.1 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 12.6 MPH. This is an easy section of trail that was mapped from Sunny's gas station in Hill City. A short section of trail uses the State Highway 200 br...
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This trail is made up mostly of well-maintained gravel and winds gently through a scenic forested area. As the trail approaches the lake, it passes by a number of attractive homes nestled among the trees. The setting is peaceful, but drivers should remain alert for local traffic, especially near the...
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This trail is a wide, mostly straight gravel route that remains generally well-maintained as it travels through scenic forest and past several residential properties. Some gentle curves break up the otherwise direct path, and the surface is occasionally marked by light corrugation, likely due to reg...
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This trail begins as a narrow two-track made up of gravel and sand, with some sections holding water depending on recent conditions. It winds through forested terrain, featuring a mix of ascents and descents, providing a steady yet manageable drive. Evidence of past logging activity is visible along...
Learn more about Willow River

This trail, also known as the 49, is one of the primary routes through the area, providing access to several lake communities as well as the Marcell Experimental Forest and the Spruce research sites. While the trail is generally wide and well maintained, it sees frequent use and has developed signif...
Learn more about 2143

This trail is wide and relatively well-maintained as it winds through the forest and leads into the Marcell Experimental Forest area, where you may encounter Forest Service vehicles. The surface can become slippery after rain, and several smaller trails branch off into the woods along the way. Signs...
Learn more about 3853

UPM Blandin Trail North area starts from the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake to the parking lot on Shingle Mill Road and Sugar Lake Trail. This section is 9.8 miles long with a travel time of about an hour at an average speed of 11.0 MPH. The trail is easy to follow with changes in scenery from li...
Learn more about UPM Blandin Trail N

This trail begins as a wide and well-maintained gravel road, making for an easy start, but conditions become more demanding as you progress. The path narrows and features several muddy sections, some of which are deeper and softer than they appear, so drivers should proceed with care. Further along,...
Learn more about 2373

This trail, also known as the 49, is one of the primary routes through the area, providing access to several lake communities as well as the Marcell Experimental Forest and the Spruce research sites. While the trail is generally wide and well maintained, it sees frequent use and has developed signif...
Learn more about 2143

This trail is wide and relatively well-maintained as it winds through the forest and leads into the Marcell Experimental Forest area, where you may encounter Forest Service vehicles. The surface can become slippery after rain, and several smaller trails branch off into the woods along the way. Signs...
Learn more about 3853

UPM Blandin Trail North area starts from the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake to the parking lot on Shingle Mill Road and Sugar Lake Trail. This section is 9.8 miles long with a travel time of about an hour at an average speed of 11.0 MPH. The trail is easy to follow with changes in scenery from li...
Learn more about UPM Blandin Trail N

This trail begins as a wide and well-maintained gravel road, making for an easy start, but conditions become more demanding as you progress. The path narrows and features several muddy sections, some of which are deeper and softer than they appear, so drivers should proceed with care. Further along,...
Learn more about 2373