Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Parking & Wash Road

Parking & Wash Road

This trail serves as a basic connector route starting from the main parking lot area. As you begin, it takes you past the designated vehicle washing station, making it a good spot to clean off…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
2Easy
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
1Easy
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
4Moderate
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, it's generally continuous. There are many inclines and…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 2
Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 2

Paul Bunyan NW Loop Part 2

Similar to part 1 of this loop, the trail is very dense for the bulk of the route. You will not have great visibility of roots, rocks, and other small obstacles that fall onto the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paul Bunyan NW Starter
Paul Bunyan NW Starter

Paul Bunyan NW Starter

This trail can be accessed through a small cut-through off Round River Drive at an intersection in the Paul Bunyan West Loop Dirt Bike Trail. This trail was consistent with difficulty across the Paul Bunyan…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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

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
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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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