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Learn more about Paul Bunyan Round River Dr
Paul Bunyan Round River Dr

Paul Bunyan Round River Dr

This trail is about one SxS wide and that is overall quite easy. There are a few rocky sections but these are short-lived. When starting the trail, it will feel a lot like a forest…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Round River Dr. Forest Road
Paul Bunyan Round River Dr. Forest Road

Paul Bunyan Round River Dr. Forest Road

This is a short, easy forest road with maintained gravel, pretty views, and nice fall colors. This road takes you back to some dispersed camping, other forest roads, and trails for ATVs and Dirt Bikes.…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Single Track West Loop
Paul Bunyan Single Track West Loop

Paul Bunyan Single Track West Loop

This trail is one of the most diverse at Paul Bunyan State Forest. There are so many different types of woods and trail styles you typically see in Minnesota. There are sections that are quite…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Paul Bunyan South Border
Paul Bunyan South Border

Paul Bunyan South Border

This trail is quite close to the Stompin Grounds campground but appears rather untouched. There is a really beautiful section of tall evergreens. The trail has typical roots to cross, some inclines and decline with…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Paul Bunyan South River Rd
Paul Bunyan South River Rd

Paul Bunyan South River Rd

Really nice cruising trail with some rocks and roots but overall tame. The trail widens and narrows to about the size of a SxS. Some technical spots on other trails to access this one from…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan Southern Single Track Bypass
Paul Bunyan Southern Single Track Bypass

Paul Bunyan Southern Single Track Bypass

This is a simpler dirt bike trail with multiple pretty lakes and ponds. The trail is quite narrow but overall is a pretty mellow single track. If you are leaving Stompin' Grounds Campground or you…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan West River Rd Loop
Paul Bunyan West River Rd Loop

Paul Bunyan West River Rd Loop

This trail is a really nice edge of the park trail. This area feels removed from the rest of the trails. It is not overly narrow but there are plenty of spaces to pass other…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan West Steamboat Forest Road
Paul Bunyan West Steamboat Forest Road

Paul Bunyan West Steamboat Forest Road

Nice wide forest road with pretty fall colors and pine trees. Some occasional ponds or water but it's more woodsy than water views. Multiple spots to disperse camp along this road and great access to…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paul Bunyan's Overgrown ATV Trail
Paul Bunyan's Overgrown ATV Trail

Paul Bunyan's Overgrown ATV Trail

This trail is a nice wooded trail with really pretty fall colors. There are some pretty wide spots where one would think this is an ATV/SxS trail but it is in fact a dirt bike…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan's Smooth Backwoods Cruise
Paul Bunyan's Smooth Backwoods Cruise

Paul Bunyan's Smooth Backwoods Cruise

This trail is quite smooth and flowy as we call it. You are able to go somewhat fast without many bumps. The trail is narrower in spots but overall a wider trail with the occasional…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul's Narrow Thicket Bike Path
Paul's Narrow Thicket Bike Path

Paul's Narrow Thicket Bike Path

This shorter trail in Paul Bunyan State Forest is a tame but extremely narrow cut-through running parallel to the highway. There are a few rocks but it's overall quite smooth and comfortable. Some larger lakes…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pennington Truck Trail
Pennington Truck Trail

Pennington Truck Trail

This trail is buttery smooth, well-maintained fine gravel that may become muddy after or during heavy rain. There are a few gentle curves, ascents, and descents under a forest canopy so thick that you can…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Penturan Road
Penturan Road

Penturan Road

This single-vehicle-wide gravel trail is mostly flat and level, with a generally smooth surface interrupted by occasional bumps and potholes. It runs through scenic forest and intersects with Summer Forest Road, which provides access to…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pequaywan/Brimson Trail
Pequaywan/Brimson Trail

Pequaywan/Brimson Trail

The Pequaywan/Brimson Trail connects Camp 26 Truck Trail with Northeast Grade Road, offering a route that begins gently but grows increasingly challenging as it progresses. Starting from the Northeast Grade Road side, the trail winds…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Perent Lake Road
Perent Lake Road

Perent Lake Road

This trail is accessed from Sawbill Trail and follows a long stretch of red and brown gravel that is generally well-maintained. The road winds through forested terrain and offers a mostly smooth driving surface, though…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Petit Road
Petit Road

Petit Road

This trail offers a straightforward and easy ride, making it an excellent choice for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed off-road experience. The surface is primarily dirt with occasional small rocks, but it remains…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Phantom Road NW
Phantom Road NW

Phantom Road NW

The surface is well-maintained gravel, with sections where the gravel is fine and others where it is thicker. The route passes between the Wapiti Wildlife Management Area on one side and farmland on the other,…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Picket River
Picket River

Picket River

This trail is a narrow two-track that winds through dense forest and includes a mix of ascents and descents, some of which are steep and rocky. The route is overgrown in many areas, with encroaching…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pike Lake Road
Pike Lake Road

Pike Lake Road

The Pike Lake trail is a wide and well-maintained route that winds through a residential area with a high volume of local traffic. At the upper intersection of the trail, there is a large clearing…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pikus Forest Road / County Road 58
Pikus Forest Road / County Road 58

Pikus Forest Road / County Road 58

Pikus Forest Road / County Road 58 is mapped from the Moose River Connector Trail at the Aitkin / Cass County line to Cass County Road 58 near Egg Lake where the trail leaves the…
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Total Miles
5.9
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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