Ten Bruin-Red Top

The Ten Bruin Trail is a more difficult side trail off the Red Top Loop. This trail is very popular with many riders and will challenge the ability to remain on the vehicle. The trail is known for being narrow, winding, and having steep drops or climbs, all while being within a restricted forest environment. This is a one-way trail that starts on the northwest side of the Red Top Main loop. Look for the first major intersection and restriction gate. The trail is roughly 4 miles long and has several other looping trails (one way also) that are just as interesting to run. Riders can expect mud and water especially after inclement weather. The Drift Skippers Snowmobile and ATV Club maintains this trail network and has done extensive work in maintaining this trail and keeping it exciting. Embedded cinder blocks in the trail (to stop erosion) and several wooden bridges across streams (not no railings on the bridges so slow down when crossing) have enhanced the trails' viability. The Red Top Loop trail network is made up of several different trails, all generally looping back to the main Red Top Loop. The entire network consists of more than 25 miles of ATV accessible tracks (some are restricted to Class I ATV or OHM only). Upon completion of the Ten Bruin trail, it exits back onto the main Red Top Loop trail just south of another area called the Technical Area. The Red Top trail network is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources managed areas, and the Drift Skippers Snowmobile and ATV Club maintain the network. Drift Skippers is a 501(c)3 non-profit club established in 1970, and the club maintains approximately 106 miles of trails year-round. Expect lots of water and mud in the May/June timeframe and dusty, dry trails in the early fall before seasonal rains begin. The trail is normally open from 15 May to 31 October for wheeled off-roading. This main loop is open to both Class I and II ATVs (with a maximum width of 65” (outside rim to rim) as well as OHM, while several of the side trails are restricted to Class I (50”). OHV riding in Minnesota requires either a vehicle registered with the state or the purchase of a non-resident OHV state trail pass. Food and fuel can be found to the south along the Soo Line in Isle. The trail is rated moderately difficult by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.