Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Learn more about Fire Trail - SFR 1428
Fire Trail - SFR 1428

Fire Trail - SFR 1428

The Fire Trail is exactly what its name says, a minimum maintenance State Forest road used for Forest Management and Fire prevention. The road conditions vary throughout the year due to weather and forestry operations.…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Folly Creek
Folly Creek

Folly Creek

Folly Creek Trail winds its way through dense forest and has become quite overgrown in sections, though it remains passable for most of its length. The surface is made up of fine gravel with occasional…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Foot Hills North Lake Loop
Foot Hills North Lake Loop

Foot Hills North Lake Loop

This is a narrower tame trail with views of many small lakes. This trail is not overgrown but feels natural. It's not overrun and feels like a backwoods trail. There are not any large obstacles…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 3448
Forest Road 3448

Forest Road 3448

This trail is a narrow, single-vehicle gravel route that is mostly smooth but has sections that can become sandy or muddy. It winds through dense forest, and in many places the vegetation has grown close…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 1006
Forest Service Road 1006

Forest Service Road 1006

This trail begins as a smooth gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles, and winds through forested terrain with moderate ascents and descents. Along the way, it passes through a wetland area featuring some notable…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Service Road 1036
Forest Service Road 1036

Forest Service Road 1036

This trail begins as a wide gravel road that passes several residences near the starting point. As the trail continues, it gradually narrows and becomes noticeably rougher. Despite its proximity to homes, the surface is…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Forest Service Road 1472
Forest Service Road 1472

Forest Service Road 1472

This unmaintained trail winds through a quiet section of pine forest. The surface is mostly gravel, though some parts are quite rocky, requiring slower speeds and more careful tire placement. The route includes several gentle…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 1491
Forest Service Road 1491

Forest Service Road 1491

Forest Service Road 1491 begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road and follows a steady course through forested terrain. Early on, there are a few spur trails, including one that is heavily overgrown and appears…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 199
Forest Service Road 199

Forest Service Road 199

This moderately challenging gravel trail is rated a three and begins with a relatively wide two-vehicle path that winds through the forest, climbing and descending along the way. Early on, the route passes by private…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 203
Forest Service Road 203

Forest Service Road 203

This trail follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a forested area with a mix of ascents and descents. It provides a relatively smooth and accessible route, though users should be aware of…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 379
Forest Service Road 379

Forest Service Road 379

Trail 379 is a long stretch of well-maintained gravel and red dirt road that cuts through a mix of forest and wetland. The trail is built up significantly above the surrounding terrain, providing elevated views…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Service Road 382
Forest Service Road 382

Forest Service Road 382

This trail offers a quiet, forested route but is narrow, overgrown, and best suited for well-equipped vehicles. Pinstriping is unavoidable due to encroaching vegetation, and downed trees may block the path--on our visit, we needed…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Forest Service Road 406
Forest Service Road 406

Forest Service Road 406

This trail was once a route that led to the nearby railway tracks. It starts very narrow, just wide enough for a single vehicle, and opens briefly into a small clearing where a fire ring…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 451
Forest Service Road 451

Forest Service Road 451

This forest trail follows a winding route with a series of mostly gentle ascents and descents. The surface is generally smooth gravel, though there are occasional rough patches along the way. Several smaller trails branch…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Forest Service Road 451A
Forest Service Road 451A

Forest Service Road 451A

This trail, also known as the Bear Run Trail, is accessed from Route 451 and begins as a mostly smooth gravel road with a few gentle ascents and descents. As you travel farther in, the…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 459
Forest Service Road 459

Forest Service Road 459

This trail follows a well-maintained gravel road that is mostly smooth, with occasional corrugations. It winds through a wooded landscape with several ascents and descents, some of which are noticeably steep. Along the route, the…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 465
Forest Service Road 465

Forest Service Road 465

This scenic trail is accessed from the Echo Trail and begins as a smooth gravel road that quickly transitions into a narrow, grassy two-track. The route becomes heavily overgrown as it progresses, with vegetation encroaching…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 467
Forest Service Road 467

Forest Service Road 467

This trail is a well-maintained gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles, and winds through a forested area with a mix of gentle and occasionally steep ascents and descents. A notable feature of the route…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Forest Service Road 471
Forest Service Road 471

Forest Service Road 471

This long and scenic trail has two distinct sections, each offering a different kind of off-road experience. It begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road suitable for two vehicles, winding through dense forest with several…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Forest Service Road 487A
Forest Service Road 487A

Forest Service Road 487A

This trail begins as a narrow, overgrown two-track with uneven terrain and a high likelihood of pinstriping. It winds through forested terrain with moderate ascents and descents and passes by a private property before descending…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

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