For information on roads and trails on county land, please contact the appropriate county.
Make sure to check for these signs while you're in the state forests
| OHV trail (Click trail name for location & contact information) | Trail Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz Recreational Trail | | 11/03/2023 |
| Alborn-Pengilly Railroad Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/02/2023 |
| Alger Grade OHM Trail | Closed as of 11/01 | 11/08/2023 |
| Alvwood-Squaw Lake Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Big Fork State Forest Check status of Blackduck State Forest Check status of Bowstring State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Appleton Area Recreational Park | | 11/16/2023 |
| Axtell Technical Riding Area | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/02/2023 |
| Balsam Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of George Washington State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Bemis Hill Trails | Trail closed during firearms deer season. The following are closed: Barry, Stotts, Mary's, Elkwood, McAdams. Some trails are wet and can be challenging. Pay attention to your surroundings. Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Bigfork and Balsam (B&B) Connection | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of George Washington State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Blind Lake Connector and Loop | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Blue Ox Trail | Trail is closed for the season. Check status of Koochiching State Forest Check status of Pine Island State Forest | 11/21/2023 |
| Chatfield Trail | Trail is closed for the season. Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Chengwatana State Forest Trails | Check status of Chengwatana State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Chisholm Trail | Open | 11/27/2023 |
| CJ Ramstad/North Shore State Trail | Open but closes for snowmobile season Dec. 1 Check status of Finland State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Consolidated Conservation Trails | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 11/21/2023 |
| Crow Wing Southern Loop | Closed for season as of 11/1 | 11/20/2023 |
| Dailey Pits Trails | Closed for season as of 11/1 Check status of Rum River State Forest | 11/22/2023 |
| David Dill - Taconite State Trail (Ely to Purvis Area) | Closed for season as of 10/31. Check status of Bear Island State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| East Range Multi-Use Trail | | 11/21/2023 |
| Emily - Blind Lake Trail | Closed for season as of 11/1 Check status of Emily State Forest | 11/01/2023 |
| Emily - Outing Trail | Closed Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Fire Frost Trail | | 11/20/2023 |
| Fond du Lac State Forest Trails | Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Forest Riders Trail | Closed Check status of Two Inlets State Forest Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Fort Ripley Trail and Ripley Connection | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/20/2023 |
| Fourtown-Grygla Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 11/21/2023 |
| Foxy Loop | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/02/2023 |
| Gandy Dancer Trail | Check status of St. Croix State Forest Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| General C.C. Andrews State Forest Trails | Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Genoa Trail | | 11/21/2023 |
| Goodland Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/20/2023 |
| Grant County Youth Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/20/2023 |
| Hibbing to Alborn Trail | OPEN, except for Snowmobile Season | 11/21/2023 |
| Hill City Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Hovland Woods Trail | Open Check status of Grand Portage State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Huntersville Trail | Open Check status of Huntersville State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Expansion | Will Close During Firearms Deer Season (Walk-in hunting access only) | 11/22/2023 |
| Iron Range OHV State Recreation Area | Closed for Firearm Deer Season (Walk-in Hunting access only)
OPEN: Late November through April: Open 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Staffing maybe limited, call ahead. Weekend parking and trail access is in nearby Gilbert. May through Labor Day: Open 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week. Labor Day through October: Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed to vehicles during the Minnesota firearms deer hunting season (Walk-in hunting access allowed). The season changes from year to year, but generally occurs during the first three weeks of November. OHV registrations are required at the site. Buy yours online before your trip. Use extra caution during your visit, as park staff may not be available to assist with emergency services. For all emergencies dial 911. Camping is not allowed at the OHV Recreation Area. Please call the office at 218-735-3830 if you have questions. It may take 24-48 hours for calls to be returned. | 11/02/2023 |
| Jackpot Trail | | 11/22/2023 |
| Kelliher ATV Trail | Closed | 11/20/2023 |
| Lawler Loops | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/02/2023 |
| Len Hardy Memorial Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/20/2023 |
| Little Moose Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of George Washington State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Martineau Recreational Trails | Closed Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Matthew Lourey State Trail OHV | Check status of St. Croix State Forest Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Meeker County OHV Park | Closed November 1st for the season. Park will reopen next spring. Thanks for riding the trails! | 11/16/2023 |
| Mesabi Mountain Trail | | 11/21/2023 |
| Mille Lacs ORV Park | | 11/22/2023 |
| Miller-Black Bear Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Crow Wing State Forest | 11/01/2023 |
| Miller Hills Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/01/2023 |
| Mississippi River Northwoods Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/20/2023 |
| Moose River Connector | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/20/2023 |
| Moose River Trail | Open - A segment of the Wren Lake Loop will be closed between the Ben Draper Forest Rd. and the Plantation Loop. Use caution, active logging and trucks hauling. Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest | 11/30/2023 |
| Moose Run Trail | Open will be closed for Snowmobile season on December 1. Check status of Finland State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Moose Walk Trail | Open will be closed for Snowmobile season starting Dec. 1. Check status of Finland State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Nemadji State Forest OHV Trails | Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Old Greenwood Trail | Closed for season as of 11/1 Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Pine Center Trails | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/01/2023 |
| Prospectors Trail | Trail is closed for the season. Check status of Finland State Forest Check status of Bear Island State Forest | 11/21/2023 |
| Rabey Line Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Savanna State Forest Check status of Hill River State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Rat Lake Connector | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/20/2023 |
| Red Dot Trail | Open will be closed for the Snowmobile season starting Dec. 1. Check status of Finland State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Red Top Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. | 11/02/2023 |
| Rice Lake Pancore Loop | Closed for season as of 11/1 Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Round River Drive Trail | Closed Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Saginaw Grade/Lumberjack Multi-use Trail | | 11/27/2023 |
| Schoolcraft Trail | Closed Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Shady Oaks Native Prairie Adventure Trails | Closed for season as of 10/1
Please check the trail Facebook page for updates and intermittent closures due to
rain. | 11/20/2023 |
| Smoky Hills | Closed Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Snake Creek Trail | Trail is closed for the season. Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Solana Loop | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Solana State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Aitkin County | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Carlton County | Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Cass County | Open unless groomed for snowmobiles. Check status of Bowstring State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Aitkin County | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Solana State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Carlton County | | 11/20/2023 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Mille Lacs County | | 10/26/2023 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Morrison County | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/02/2023 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Pine County | | 11/20/2023 |
| Soo Pits Trail | | 11/20/2023 |
| Southeast Minnesota Trail | Trail is closed for the season. | 11/02/2023 |
| Spider Lake Trails | Open - Active logging east of the parking lot off the Spider McKinley forest road. Use caution and watch for signs, trucks will be hauling. Check status of Foot Hills State Forest | 11/30/2023 |
| St. Croix State Forest Trails | Check status of St. Croix State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Stony Spur II Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/22/2023 |
| Straight Arrows Trail | Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Taconite State Trail - Big Aspen Connection | Closed for season as of 10/31 | 11/21/2023 |
| Thistledew Trails | Thistledew Trails are closed for recreational riding during the firearms deer season 11/4-11/19 Check status of George Washington State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Timber Frear Loop | Closed for season as of 11/1 | 11/20/2023 |
| Timber Trails | Closed Check status of Blackduck State Forest Check status of Buena Vista State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Trout Valley Trail | Trail is closed for the season. Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Turkey Time Trail | Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| UPM Blandin Trail | Trails are closed to recreational OHV riding during the firearms season, Nov 4-19. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 11/02/2023 |
| Voyageur Country ATV | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Kabetogama State Forest | 11/21/2023 |
| Warroad/Roseau Trails | Trail closed for firearms deer season. The following are closed: Stotts, McAdams, Elkwood, Barry. Trails are wet and will be challenging. Pay attention to your surroundings. Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Warroad Wilderness Way | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 11/20/2023 |
| Washington/Ramsey Trail | Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Wild Country Trail | Open will be closed for the Snowmobile Season starting Dec. 1. Check status of Finland State Forest | 11/27/2023 |
| Wilton Trails Northwest | Closed Check status of Mississippi Headwaters State Forest | 11/20/2023 |