Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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Learn more about Andrusia Road Northeast
Andrusia Road Northeast

Andrusia Road Northeast

Andrusia Road Northeast is a wide, well-maintained gravel trail that runs through forested terrain before leading to the lake. In June 2025, the area experienced significant storm damage. Although the main route remains passable, travelers…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Anton Road
Anton Road

Anton Road

This trail runs along the edge of the national forest and is primarily a long, straight stretch of well-maintained gravel. The surface is a mix of sand and gravel, and although it's generally easygoing, drivers…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arrowhead Trail
Arrowhead Trail

Arrowhead Trail

Heading south from the lake, the trail becomes a wide gravel road that is generally well-maintained. It passes several residences and intersects with many smaller trails as it continues toward Grand Marais and Lake Superior.…
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Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ash Lake Road
Ash Lake Road

Ash Lake Road

This trail begins at a paved road (eastern side) and immediately crosses a set of railway tracks before continuing as a wide, well-maintained gravel route. It winds through forested terrain and passes several side trails…
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Total Miles
18.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about August Creek
August Creek

August Creek

This trail is divided into two distinct sections. The first half is accessed from Tomahawk Trail and follows a wide gravel path that winds through the forest with gentle ascents and descents. This portion is…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Average Bear
Average Bear

Average Bear

This trail offers a mostly easy-going experience with just one notable feature, a moderately steep hill climb that connects Berry Trail to Fly Trap. The incline can require a bit of throttle control, especially if…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Axle Trap Connector
Axle Trap Connector

Axle Trap Connector

This trail is a relatively mild and straightforward route that functions as a connector to more advanced trails like Axle Trap, Rock Ramble, and the exit of Ski Jump. The trail surface is primarily dirt,…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bachelor Road Northwest
Bachelor Road Northwest

Bachelor Road Northwest

This trail offers a scenic drive through the forest and features a surprising amount of infrastructure for the area. As it winds through the woods, it runs mostly parallel to both a paved cycling trail…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bald Eagle Drive Southeast
Bald Eagle Drive Southeast

Bald Eagle Drive Southeast

The Bald Eagle trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel route. Along the way, drivers will encounter some residential properties, and the presence of homes means that vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be frequent. Extra care…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Ball Club Road
Ball Club Road

Ball Club Road

Ball Club Road is a wide, well-maintained gravel route that winds through forested terrain with a series of gentle ascents and descents. Several side trails branch off from the main route, though many are unmarked…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Bally Creek
Bally Creek

Bally Creek

The Bally Creek trail is accessed from Highway 7 via a steep but well-maintained gravel climb that quickly gains elevation before leveling out. Once on top, the route travels through dense forest with gentle rolling…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bandana Trail
Bandana Trail

Bandana Trail

The Bandana Trail begins as a narrow two-track route in the northern section. This section includes bumpy, rocky stretches along with wet and muddy patches, and features a series of mild ascents and descents. It…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Bankton Forest Road
Bankton Forest Road

Bankton Forest Road

This long trail offers both scenic views and a sense of history, combining stretches that are single-vehicle wide with sections that can accommodate two vehicles. It winds through forested terrain, following a generally level and…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barker Lake
Barker Lake

Barker Lake

This trail is surfaced with well-maintained reddish-brown gravel, and in August 2025, there was active roadwork along certain sections, so drivers should be prepared for possible delays or construction equipment. The route winds through forested…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barrett Road
Barrett Road

Barrett Road

This trail is a wide, well-graded gravel road that winds through forested terrain and passes a few private residences along the way, so it's important to watch for local traffic. A small bridge provides a…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Bayview Loop
Bayview Loop

Bayview Loop

The surface is well-maintained and alternates between single and two-vehicle widths, though it can feel narrow in certain sections. Vegetation crowds the edges in many places, giving the impression of being overgrown, but it does…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beaver Farm
Beaver Farm

Beaver Farm

This trail begins where County Road 403 ends, at a bend in the road, and immediately narrows as it continues into the forest. We found no evidence of beaver or even a beaver farm. The…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Bednar Forest Road
Bednar Forest Road

Bednar Forest Road

The main trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road, suitable for two vehicles, though some sections are corrugated. It passes a few residences before intersecting with the Swartz Road Trail. From here, the route…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Bemis Hills Forest Road
Bemis Hills Forest Road

Bemis Hills Forest Road

This scenic trail has a well-maintained gravel surface and alternates between sections that are wide enough for two vehicles and narrower stretches suited to a single vehicle. It winds through forested terrain with a mix…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Berry Creek
Berry Creek

Berry Creek

This gravel trail is generally well-maintained, but it has sections with corrugations due to regular use by logging trucks and local traffic. It primarily serves as a logging route and passes a few private residences,…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
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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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