Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Ditch 10

Ditch 10

This narrow two-track trail has a smooth sandy surface in places, along with muddy patches and wet potholes. It runs through shaded forest, with drainage ditches alongside the road in some sections, requiring caution. Overhanging…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dmir Grade
Dmir Grade

Dmir Grade

Dmir Grade is a long, well-maintained red gravel road that remains mostly level and straight as it winds through dense forest. Near Highway 1, a small clearing provides space suitable for parking or dispersed camping.…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Doc's Trail
Doc's Trail

Doc's Trail

This trail is a long, mostly straight sand track with some hills, braking bumps, small whoops, and a few areas that collect water after rain, particularly as you get closer to Doc's Sports Bar. This…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Doghouse Lake
Doghouse Lake

Doghouse Lake

The Doghouse Lake trail is an unmaintained two-track route composed of gravel and embedded rocks that make for a consistently rough and bumpy surface. It does not have any connecting side trails and remains a…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Double Trouble
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

This trail offers two distinct lines to choose from, each presenting its own level of difficulty. The more challenging route features steep, loose hill climbs combined with rock ledges that can reach up to two…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Down and Dirty
Down and Dirty

Down and Dirty

This trail features a dirt and rock surface and is very beginner-friendly, making it a great choice for those who are new to off-roading or looking for a relaxed drive. The terrain is generally flat…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dumbbell River
Dumbbell River

Dumbbell River

This trail is relatively wide for an ATV route. It follows a gravel path with a mix of large potholes and scattered rocks, making for a rough but navigable surface. Several smaller trails intersect with…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Dunka River
Dunka River

Dunka River

This scenic trail begins in the north, near a non-motorized route marked by large yellow barriers. Shortly after the start, the trail passes a wide, wet area that appears to be used recreationally by off-road…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dylan Road NW
Dylan Road NW

Dylan Road NW

This long and scenic road is part of the Fourtown Grygla Trail and features a well-maintained, smooth gravel surface. The width varies, with some sections accommodating two vehicles and others narrowing to single-vehicle passage. The…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eager Beaver Loop
Eager Beaver Loop

Eager Beaver Loop

This trail winds its way through a dense wooded area, offering a peaceful and shaded ride under the tree canopy. The base is primarily dirt, and although there are a few sections with standing water,…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Arm Forest Road
East Arm Forest Road

East Arm Forest Road

East Arm Forest Road connects Mallard Lake Forest Road and the Gandy Dancer Trail. It is fairly smooth in the western half, then gets progressively rockier as you travel east. This route is the primary…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Central Scenic Trail
East Central Scenic Trail

East Central Scenic Trail

Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about East Range Multi-Use Trail
East Range Multi-Use Trail

East Range Multi-Use Trail

The East Range Multi-Use Trail is broken into various segments. The Trail connects Gilbert, Minnesota, to Biwabik, Minnesota, in this stretch. It's made for Class 1&2 ATVs and is free to use as long as…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about East Road
East Road

East Road

This trail is a well-maintained and smooth gravel road that serves as an access route into the Superior National Forest. It is mostly straight but includes some gentle curves, as well as a few mild…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about East West Forest Road
East West Forest Road

East West Forest Road

This is a long, straight sand track forest road that connects the east and west sides of the state forest. This is one of the main roads used to transfer between the other roads and…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Echo Trail
Echo Trail

Echo Trail

Echo Trail, a former logging trail that runs through Superior National Forest, is one of northern Minnesota's most scenic and accessible ORV trails. Technically, the whole trail spans over 70 miles with a mix of…
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Total Miles
36.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Edward Lake
Edward Lake

Edward Lake

This trail begins with numerous painted markings on trees, a clear indication that it is primarily used for logging. Additional signs of ongoing or recent logging activity include parallel scrapes on exposed rocks, likely caused…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elbow Creek
Elbow Creek

Elbow Creek

Elbow Creek Road branches off Pine Mountain Forest Road and winds through a quiet stretch of mixed hardwood and pine forest. The single-lane gravel route is generally well-traveled, though narrow in sections with a few…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake

Elbow Lake

This trail offers a variety of features and sees frequent use throughout the year. It consists of flat, two-vehicle-wide gravel and remains mostly level along its length, with only a few gentle curves. Due to…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elephant Lake
Elephant Lake

Elephant Lake

This trail is a well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass and winds through a scenic section of forest. It features several steep ascents and descents and offers views of…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

ATV trails in Minnesota

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10181

10181

This trail runs parallel to the railway tracks and is accessed via Trail 418. It is narrow and unmaintained, with a rough surface that includes rocks, mud, and uneven ground. The vegetation is dense in…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about 113
113

113

This scenic trail begins at Dunka River Road and winds its way through a mix of dense forest and open clearings. The first half of the route is relatively well-maintained gravel, though it's marked by…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 113L
113L

113L

Trail 113L appears to have once been a maintained gravel route and still offers a relatively smooth drive as it meanders through forested terrain. While sections of the trail remain in decent condition, it has…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 11th Street SW
11th Street SW

11th Street SW

This trail is accessed from a paved road and begins as a straight, overgrown two-track with a smooth gravel surface that has puddles and occasional potholes. It passes through a mix of forest, wetlands, and…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

UTV/side-by-side trails in Minnesota

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10181

10181

This trail runs parallel to the railway tracks and is accessed via Trail 418. It is narrow and unmaintained, with a rough surface that includes rocks, mud, and uneven ground. The vegetation is dense in…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about 113
113

113

This scenic trail begins at Dunka River Road and winds its way through a mix of dense forest and open clearings. The first half of the route is relatively well-maintained gravel, though it's marked by…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 113L
113L

113L

Trail 113L appears to have once been a maintained gravel route and still offers a relatively smooth drive as it meanders through forested terrain. While sections of the trail remain in decent condition, it has…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 11th Street SW
11th Street SW

11th Street SW

This trail is accessed from a paved road and begins as a straight, overgrown two-track with a smooth gravel surface that has puddles and occasional potholes. It passes through a mix of forest, wetlands, and…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

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