The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on two proposed off-highway vehicle trail projects under the Grant-in-Aid program. The OHV GIA program is a cost-share partnership between the DNR, local government sponsors and local clubs. The program funds the maintenance and development of trails for all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
These proposals are open for public comment:
Lake of the Woods Connector: This proposed 58-mile route in Roseau and Lake of the Woods counties would use existing roads and trails that are currently open to OHV use. The proposed route includes Lake of the Woods County roads, segments along the bank-tops of county judicial ditch rights-of-way, and about one-half mile of private trail. The proposal would formally designate the route under the GIA program, linking existing roads and trail segments. The route would be open to all OHVs including ATVs, ORVs and OHMs.
North Star Connector: This proposed trail would consist of a 28-mile route on the Moose River Dike in Beltrami County. The corridor is currently open to motorized use under existing management protocols. The proposal would formally designate the route under the GIA program and continue to allow Class 1 and Class 2 ATV use. The proposed designation does not change the existing operation of the Moose River Dike Road, including seasonal closures to motorized vehicles.
The DNR will accept written comments until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Comments can be submitted by:
- Email to [email protected]. Mention the name of the proposed trail(s) being commented on in the subject line and email body.
- Mail to Karen Cladas, OHV acquisition and development specialist, Parks and Trails Division, Minnesota DNR, 14583 County Highway 19, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.
A map of the proposed trail segments is at the DNR’s OHV trail plans and proposals webpage. For more information, call Karen Cladas at 218-407-7176.