Rat Lake Trail

Total Miles
7.0

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Rat Lake Trail is an easy route of gravel, sand, and two-track that follows the western edge of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. It features gentle rolling hills with scenic views of wildlife and vibrant fall colors from the surrounding habitats. The trail is open seasonally and closes from December 1 through March 31.

Photos of Rat Lake Trail

Rat Lake Trail
Rat Lake Trail

Difficulty

This is an easy rolling trail with sections of sand and minor washouts. It is wide and remains easily accessible for most vehicles.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Rat Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

South Access off of County Road 143, North Access from County Highway 35.

Rat Lake Trail Map

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