OHV Trail Closures

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

Temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs
Redesigned temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs

OHV trail

(Click trail name for location & contact information)

Trail StatusUpdated
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

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