The DNR is considering a number of measures to improve trail sustainability and enhance user experiences for both motorized and non-motorized uses including:
- Adding new trails
- Adding trail connections
- Changing allowable trail uses
- Designating areas where motor vehicle use is restricted during trapping and hunting seasons
- Closing unsustainable trails
The trail system changes will not include changing forest-wide motor vehicle use classifications. Current state forest motor vehicle use classifications.
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Projects in progress
| State forest | County | Classification | Project documents |
| Beltrami Island | Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Roseau | Managed | Maps |
| Huntersville and Lyons | Wadena | Limited | |
| Kabetogama | Koochiching, St. Louis | Managed | |
| North St. Louis and Lake Counties (Bear Island and Burntside, Insula Lake and Lake Isabella, Lake Jeanette, and Sturgeon River state forests as well as scattered state forest lands in northern St. Louis County) | St. Louis, Lake | Closed, Limited, Managed | |
| Rum River A public input meeting will be held on Wed., March 28 at the Lions Community Center 806 West Kathio Street Onamia, MN 56345 Map it | Mille Lacs | Limited |
Completed State Forests
| State forest | County | Classification | Project documents |
| Chengwatana | Pine | Limited | |
| General C.C. Andrews | Pine | Limited | |
| Nemadji | Pine | Limited | |
| St. Croix | Pine | Limited |
More information
For more information about trail designation in state forests, contact:
Joe Unger
Division of Parks and Trails
651-259-5279
[email protected]