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Learn more about Huntersville Smooth Switch Back Start
Huntersville Smooth Switch Back Start

Huntersville Smooth Switch Back Start

This trail is one of the starter sections to many trails on the western side of Huntersville State Forest trails. It is not overly narrow and really fun, zig-zagging through the trees. There are no…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huntersville Southeast Leg
Huntersville Southeast Leg

Huntersville Southeast Leg

This trail is really nice. There are areas of open forest where you can ride faster and other areas where it winds through the trees. There were no notable obstacles. Compared to nearby Paul Bunyan…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huntersville Southwestern Trail
Huntersville Southwestern Trail

Huntersville Southwestern Trail

This trail is a Huntersville sampler. There are super dense forest sections where you have to slow down to thread trees, sections of many whoops, somewhat washed-out trails that are sandy, and some trail sections…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huntersville Western Central Trail Start
Huntersville Western Central Trail Start

Huntersville Western Central Trail Start

This trail is one of two options if starting the western central Huntersville trails directly north of the system as opposed to near the river. This trail is pretty standard as wider single track with…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huntersville Western Loop Parking Lot Jaunt
Huntersville Western Loop Parking Lot Jaunt

Huntersville Western Loop Parking Lot Jaunt

This trail is a nice connection route between the western parking area and the western dirt bike only loop. There is also a small gravel pit space near the junction in the middle. The trail…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huntersville Western Single Track Loop
Huntersville Western Single Track Loop

Huntersville Western Single Track Loop

This trail is a really pretty route through multiple wooded region types. There are a few large logging sections and a brief section of wider forest road, in addition to some occasional rocks, but otherwise…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Huntersville Western Trailhead - East Leg
Huntersville Western Trailhead - East Leg

Huntersville Western Trailhead - East Leg

This is a nice, flowy, wooded section of trail with sections of heavy whoops but wide enough trees to keep some speed. It's a good option if you want to hit many central trails from…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mallard Lake Trail
Mallard Lake Trail

Mallard Lake Trail

This route follows the Mallard Lake Trail; there are several St. Croix Forest Road offshoots. Starting from County Highway 25, the trail follows gravel roads and several Jeep and SxS specific routes that you can…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Martineau Old Forest Short Cut
Martineau Old Forest Short Cut

Martineau Old Forest Short Cut

This trail is a very unique setting compared to the others at Paul Bunyan State Forest. There were a few spots that have a mountain biking switchback feel and one side had a bit of…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about McGrath to Denham
McGrath to Denham

McGrath to Denham

McGrath to Denham on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade. It's 19 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 28.5 MPH. This section has a…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop
Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Meeker County OHV Park Outer Loop

Narrow and winding trails travel through this 40-acre parcel of woods. There is a youth training area on site, as well as a picnic shelter area, restroom facilities, and plenty of parking. There is a…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Narrow Foot Hills Highway
Narrow Foot Hills Highway

Narrow Foot Hills Highway

This trail is the continuation of Narrow Bull Moose Trail. A small jaunt across the paved road will get you here. The trail does not allow SUV/lifted 4x4 rigs but is wide in some areas.…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NE Huntersville Winding Woods
NE Huntersville Winding Woods

NE Huntersville Winding Woods

This trail featured a starter trail that is a cleared-out, tall-trunk forest with very few obstacles. There were many whoops but no water or rocks and little to no roots. General Notes about Huntersville: I…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Onamia to Wahkon
Onamia to Wahkon

Onamia to Wahkon

Onamia to Wahkon on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade. At 8.2 miles long, it takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section of the…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails
Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails

Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails

This route is an out and back, starting from the Gandy Dancer Trail traversing through the heart of Nemadji State Forest. The route begins at the Park Forest Trail and eventually becomes the Potlatch Trail.…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Far East Loop
Paul Bunyan Far East Loop

Paul Bunyan Far East Loop

This trail borders the far east side of the Paul Bunyan Trail System. This trail appeared to be marked with SxS and ATV only in some areas. It seems that certain clubs in the area…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Forest Road Parkway
Paul Bunyan Forest Road Parkway

Paul Bunyan Forest Road Parkway

This is a well-maintained forest road that is often two cars wide but about 1.5 cars wide in places. Really pretty fall colors and small lakes/ponds on either side of the road. Never was washed…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Handlebar Nail Biter
Paul Bunyan Handlebar Nail Biter

Paul Bunyan Handlebar Nail Biter

This trail is quite narrow at the time of riding with narrow trees and rutted-out narrow inclines and declines. Many areas are very thick woods or narrow passes with trees on both sides. Likely this…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan North Loop Saga
Paul Bunyan North Loop Saga

Paul Bunyan North Loop Saga

This is the longest single section of the dirt biking trail at Paul Bunyan State Forest. Though there are some small sections to hop off the trail, I consider it to be continuous. There are…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 1
Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 1

Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 1

This trail has very different riding experiences. Part of the trail at times is cleared forest where trees have been harvested and part is so dense you can barely watch your tire. The trail is…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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