Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Learn more about Moose River Access
Moose River Access

Moose River Access

This trail, which does not permit ATV use, is a well-maintained gravel road wide enough for two vehicles and winds through scenic forested terrain. It is accessed from the Echo Trail and provides a relatively…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Moose River Connector Trail
Moose River Connector Trail

Moose River Connector Trail

Moose River Connector Trail is mapped from the Soo Line North Trail to the Pikus Forest Road at the Aitkin / Cass County line. This section is 5.6 miles long and takes about 20 minutes…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Moose River Road NW
Moose River Road NW

Moose River Road NW

This trail is a paved road and is one of the most scenic routes in the Beltrami Island National Forest. It is wide enough for two vehicles and has a well-maintained gravel surface. The drive…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mooseline
Mooseline

Mooseline

This long, gravel trail is the well-maintained main artery for adventure in the area and winds steadily through dense forest, offering a quiet and scenic drive. Several side trails branch off from the main route,…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mooseline Spur E
Mooseline Spur E

Mooseline Spur E

This trail is accessed from Mooseline Road and begins as a relatively smooth drive, passing through several old logging clearings. As the trail progresses, it narrows in places and becomes noticeably rougher, with rocky and…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mooseline Spur K
Mooseline Spur K

Mooseline Spur K

This trail begins off Mooseline Road and offers a pleasant drive through mature forest. Despite being unmaintained, the surface is generally smooth, with a few narrow, rocky stretches and occasional bumps and curves. In summer,…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Morel Road NW
Morel Road NW

Morel Road NW

This trail runs mostly straight and intersects with Moose River Road. One end of the trail begins in forested terrain with a well-maintained gravel surface that can become muddy in wet conditions. The route eventually…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mossy Rocks
Mossy Rocks

Mossy Rocks

This is a very challenging and technical trail, intended only for experienced drivers in well-equipped rigs. Toward tone end of the trail, there is a downed tree across the path that can hang up low-clearance…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Muckawa
Muckawa

Muckawa

This trail begins with a rough, rocky surface and continues as a narrow two-track winding through scenic forest. It features a series of ascents and descents and is composed of a mix of gravel and…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Mud Creek - FS 324
Mud Creek - FS 324

Mud Creek - FS 324

Mud Creek (FS 324) begins as a narrow two-track route with a rough surface. The trail is rocky and uneven, featuring moderate ascents and descents along with off-camber sections and signs of water erosion in…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mud Creek Road
Mud Creek Road

Mud Creek Road

This wide, well-maintained gravel road winds through rolling terrain with gentle ascents, descents, and curves, so drivers should watch for local traffic and residents along the way. The route passes through beautiful Northwoods forest and…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Mud Run
Mud Run

Mud Run

This trail leads into a low-lying area known for holding water, especially after rainfall. As you make your way along the route, you'll encounter a series of large mud puddles that can vary greatly in…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mud Run Bypass
Mud Run Bypass

Mud Run Bypass

This trail offers a relatively simple and enjoyable off-road experience, making it ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a low-stress ride. The terrain is primarily dirt-based, providing a smooth and predictable surface for most…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mudpuppy
Mudpuppy

Mudpuppy

This trail may be short in length, but it makes up for it with one major challenge--deep water and mud. Right from the start, drivers are met with a flooded section that can be deceptively…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Murphy Lake
Murphy Lake

Murphy Lake

This trail begins at a cleared logging site where the ground is wide and uneven due to the deep ruts left by heavy machinery. As the trail enters the forest, the surface smooths out somewhat…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Murray Road
Murray Road

Murray Road

This off-road trail, designated for ATV, SXS, and highway-legal vehicles, begins just off Highway 1 and follows a wide, well-maintained gravel route through dense forest. The initial section of the trail is broad and smooth,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Narrow Foot Hills Highway
Narrow Foot Hills Highway

Narrow Foot Hills Highway

This trail is the continuation of the 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…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nartz Road
Nartz Road

Nartz Road

This trail begins at the Ely Lake Overlook, a scenic spot that also features a small picnic area--perfect for taking a break, enjoying lunch, or just soaking in the view before or after your ride.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nemadji to County Road 3
Nemadji to County Road 3

Nemadji to County Road 3

Nemadji to Carlton County Road 3 on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 9.4 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 16.4 MPH.…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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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