Blind Lake Connector Trail - South 68

Total Miles
9.9

Elevation

422.39 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Blind Lake Connector Trail (South of County Road 68) is mapped from the end of the Emily Blind Lake Trail to the Aitkin County Road 68 area. This section is 10 miles long and takes about an hour including the time it took for trail pictures. This section is maintained by The Blind Lake ATV Club. They have a shelter with picnic tables and a "Portable Restroom" at 46.73661, -93.75719 just south of Aitkin County Road 3. The trail is mostly wooded area with some lowland swampy areas and a few bridge crossings.

Photos of Blind Lake Connector Trail - South 68

Blind Lake Connector Trail - South 68
Blind Lake Connector Trail - South 68

Difficulty

Easy trail, some lowland areas have minor puddles but were no issue to cross when mapped. Some areas have "floating bridges" or boardwalk-type construction to get access through low areas. Trail width is the only reason for the difficulty rating of 2.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

This trip started from the Emily ATV parking lot on Bloomquist Drive and South Bay Drive just east of Minnesota State Highway 6 at mile marker 32. (North side of Bloomquist Dr. just north of Sweets N Such Ice Cream and gift shop.) To make the most room for trailers, signs are posted as a reminder to angle park, there is plenty of room just be respectful of the Emily city-owned grass as you load and unload your ATV. Blind Lake Trails also have gravel road parking at these locations near the south end of this trail section area. Aitkin County Forest Road 51-1 (46.66132, -93.75675) and 400th Place- Off Aikin County Road 3 (46.70286, -93.71273).

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