Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Pine Lake Access Road

Pine Lake Access Road

This trail provides access to the Finland National Forest and begins at the paved Town Line Road. It is a well-maintained gravel route that runs mostly straight, with a few gentle curves and gradual ascents…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Pine Mountain Forest Road
Pine Mountain Forest Road

Pine Mountain Forest Road

A maintained gravel road with many spurs off of it. While the spurs can be narrow and heavily wooded, the main road is standard gravel with regular potholes and bumps, and wide enough to accommodate…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Pinestraw
Pinestraw

Pinestraw

This trail winds through a wooded area and is somewhat narrow, making it better suited for smaller or more maneuverable vehicles. Due to the close proximity of trees and natural overgrowth, pinstriping is very likely,…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinewheel
Pinewheel

Pinewheel

This trail winds through a densely wooded area and features a mostly dirt base, making it an easy to moderate route overall. While there are no significant obstacles or rock features, the main challenge comes…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pit Lake
Pit Lake

Pit Lake

The Pit Lake trail, despite its name, leads to a scenic lake and a basic, rustic campsite. The trail is accessed via the Bally Creek trail and begins as a relatively wide, well-maintained gravel road,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pit Lake Spur B
Pit Lake Spur B

Pit Lake Spur B

Pit Lake Spur B begins as a relatively level route composed of gravel and exposed rock, with occasional potholes. The early section of the trail is somewhat overgrown and passes a lake before continuing into…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Pitt Grade Forest Trail
Pitt Grade Forest Trail

Pitt Grade Forest Trail

This 17-mile-long trail is mostly a smooth two-track route, single-vehicle wide, with some potholes scattered along its length. It winds through a mix of forest and scrub, offering a scenic drive and crossing at least…
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Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Plantation Loop
Plantation Loop

Plantation Loop

Plantation Loop, which is part of the Moose River Trail system, is 6 miles long and takes about 30 minutes at an average of 12 MPH. Time and distance are only from the Draper Tower…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Plum Lake
Plum Lake

Plum Lake

The Plum Lake trail is an unmaintained route accessed from Trappers Lake Trail, offering a scenic drive through forested terrain. The trail surface is mostly smooth, with some scattered rocks, but it is obstructed in…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pocket Lake
Pocket Lake

Pocket Lake

The Pocket Lake trail begins as a gravel track in relatively good condition, but quickly becomes rough and overgrown. As the trail progresses, grass and low forest growth encroach on the path, and the surface…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Powder Horn NW
Powder Horn NW

Powder Horn NW

This trail is a well-maintained surface of fine gravel. It can become slippery when wet, so caution is advised. The route is fairly long and alternates between sections wide enough for two vehicles and narrower…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Powers Lake
Powers Lake

Powers Lake

Powers Lake Trail is a narrow, two-track gravel route accessed from Tom Lake Road, leading toward Puddle Lake. The trail surface is rocky and uneven, with frequent potholes, puddles, and a series of steep ascents…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pozar Road
Pozar Road

Pozar Road

This trail is a wide, relatively well-graded gravel route that runs mostly straight, with occasional gentle ascents and descents as it passes through stretches of forest and small open fields. A few private residences are…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Prospectors Trail Number 8
Prospectors Trail Number 8

Prospectors Trail Number 8

This narrow and winding trail branches off from Tomahawk Trail and forms part of the broader Prospectors Trail network. It passes through attractive forested terrain with frequent ascents and descents, and the surface varies between…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Quartz Mountain
Quartz Mountain

Quartz Mountain

This trail winds through a quiet, wooded section and is ideal for those seeking a scenic, low-key ride. The surface is primarily dirt and generally well-maintained, making it accessible for most off-road vehicles, even those…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rabey Line
Rabey Line

Rabey Line

Rabey Line converted rail grade, this section is 12.1 miles long and takes about an hour and 15 minutes with an average speed of 10.1 MPH including time to take trail pictures. This is an…
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Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ralph Road
Ralph Road

Ralph Road

This trail follows a relatively long, well-maintained gravel road that offers a steady and enjoyable drive through a mix of forest and open fields. While the surface is generally in good condition, drivers should expect…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Randen Ridge
Randen Ridge

Randen Ridge

This fun trail is well-maintained and features a red sandy gravel surface that can become muddy in wet conditions and extends for a considerable distance. It is mostly level and flat, making it a straightforward…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rapid River Road
Rapid River Road

Rapid River Road

This is a very long, unmaintained two-track trail that should be traveled at your own risk. For much of its length, it runs smoothly through forested terrain, offering a generally scenic route. This trail also…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Rat Lake Trail
Rat Lake Trail

Rat Lake Trail

Rat Lake Trail is an easy route of gravel, sand, and two-track that follows the western edge of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. It features gentle rolling hills with scenic views of wildlife and vibrant fall…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
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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