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 | Open | 03/01/2024 |
| Alborn-Pengilly Railroad Trail | Starting May 10th the Whiteface River Bridge 1 mile southeast of Meadowlands will be undergoing repair work on the concrete abutments. Trail closures will be posted at that site and ATV traffic may need to detour around that section of trail using public roads. Please follow the signs and instructions posted on the ground. | 06/21/2024 |
| Alger Grade OHM Trail | Open. | 07/03/2024 |
| Alvwood-Squaw Lake Trail | Open Check status of Big Fork State Forest Check status of Bowstring State Forest Check status of Blackduck State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Appleton Area Recreational Park | Open | 05/16/2024 |
| Axtell Technical Riding Area | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Balsam Trail | Open Check status of George Washington State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Bemis Hill Trails | 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 | 05/18/2024 |
| Bigfork and Balsam (B&B) Connection | Open Check status of George Washington State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Blind Lake Connector and Loop | Open-The south loop is closed from mile marker 0 to mile marker 3 due to a washout. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 06/25/2024 |
| Blue Ox Trail | Open Check status of Pine Island State Forest Check status of Koochiching State Forest | 06/28/2024 |
| Chatfield Trail | Open | 07/26/2024 |
| Chengwatana State Forest Trails | OPEN Main road is fixed. South fork will be closing on 7/17 Check status of Chengwatana State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Chisholm Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| CJ Ramstad/North Shore State Trail | Open, use caution and watch for washouts from heavy rains. Check status of Finland State Forest | 07/03/2024 |
| Consolidated Conservation Trails | Open Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 05/24/2024 |
| Crow Wing Southern Loop | Open | 07/25/2024 |
| Dailey Pits Trails | Open except for the multi-use OHM/ATV loop. Check status of Rum River State Forest | 07/11/2024 |
| David Dill - Taconite State Trail (Ely to Purvis Area) | Open Check status of Bear Island State Forest | 06/28/2024 |
| East Range Multi-Use Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Emily - Blind Lake Trail | Open, active logging near Emily Lake, use caution and watch for signs, trucks will be hauling. Check status of Emily State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Emily - Outing Trail | Open, a segment of the "A" trail starting at Sunset Hill Rd in Outing and going NE to the intersection of the Wren Lake Loop is temporarily closed due to wet soil conditions. Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| FireFrost Trail | Open | 02/20/2024 |
| Fond du Lac State Forest Trails | OPEN. Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Forest Riders Trail | Open Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest Check status of Two Inlets State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Fort Ripley Trail and Ripley Connection | Open | 07/25/2024 |
| Fourtown-Grygla Trail | Closed for season as of 10/31 Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 06/01/2024 |
| Foxy Loop | Open | 07/11/2024 |
| Gandy Dancer Trail | Open. Check status of St. Croix State Forest Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| General C.C. Andrews State Forest Trails | Open. Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Genoa Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Goodland Trail | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Grant County Youth Trail | Open for the season | 06/26/2024 |
| Great Northern Connection Veterans Memorial Trail | Open Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest | 05/24/2024 |
| Hibbing to Alborn Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Hill City Trail | Open Check status of Hill River State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Hovland Woods Trail | Open. Check status of Grand Portage State Forest | 07/09/2024 |
| Huntersville Trail | Open Check status of Huntersville State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Expansion | OPEN: Some washout conditions from the June storm still exist in the park. We encourage you to ride with caution looking for washout conditions, ruts, displaced boulders, off camber trail segments, soft trail bases and hill faces, downed trees or leaning trees, and deep water conditions and deep muddy bypass features.
Ride within your abilities and please stay the trail and tread lightly while we make repairs. Please stay off of the closed trails as they pose significant hazards or are impassable. Please do not cut trails in the park. Report any blocked trails or park issues to the contact office or email us at [email protected].
Reminder - Alcohol is prohibited in the State Recreation Area." | 07/15/2024 |
| Iron Range OHV State Recreation Area | OPEN: Some washout conditions from the June storm still exist in the park. We encourage you to ride with caution looking for washout conditions, ruts, displaced boulders, off camber trail segments, soft trail bases and hill faces, downed trees or leaning trees, and deep water conditions and deep muddy bypass features.
Ride within your abilities and please stay the trail and tread lightly while we make repairs. Please stay off of the closed trails as they pose significant hazards or are impassable. Please do not cut trails in the park. Report any blocked trails or park issues to the contact office or email us at [email protected].
Reminder - Alcohol is prohibited in the State Recreation Area." | 07/15/2024 |
| Jackpot Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Kelliher ATV Trail | Open | 07/15/2024 |
| Lawler Loops | Watch for trail maintenance work on the south loop | 06/26/2024 |
| Len Hardy Memorial Trail | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Little Moose Trail | Open Check status of George Washington State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Martineau Recreational Trails | Open Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Matthew Lourey State Trail OHV | OPEN. Check status of St. Croix State Forest Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Meeker County OHV Park | Open | 04/24/2024 |
| Mesabi Mountain Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Mille Lacs ORV Park | Open - but use caution! Watch for deep mud, ruts, and standing water. | 07/11/2024 |
| Miller-Black Bear Trail | Open Check status of Crow Wing State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Miller Hills Trail | Open | 07/25/2024 |
| Mississippi River Northwoods Trail | Open | 07/25/2024 |
| Moose River Connector | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Moose River Trail | Closed, due to all the recent heavy rainfall the Moose River trails will remain closed. Trails will reopen once soil conditions improve. Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Moose Run Trail | Open with the exception of the northern section of Moose Walk Trail, near Hwy 1, that connects to Timber Wolf Trail. Please ride with caution. Washouts and debris on trail are likely. Watch for heavy equipment working on trail. Check status of Finland State Forest | 07/03/2024 |
| Moose Walk Trail | Open but use caution. Check status of Finland State Forest | 07/03/2024 |
| Nemadji State Forest OHV Trails | OPEN. Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Old Greenwood Trail | Open, but use caution. Watch for trees across trail and washouts due to recent heavy rains. Trails are in the process of being assessed. Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest | 06/20/2024 |
| Pine Center Trails | Open | 07/25/2024 |
| Prospectors Trail | Open - All major washouts have been repaired, trails are open but riders need to use extreme caution because water remains over the trail in many areas and hills are washed with large boulders and gullies washed in some areas. Check status of Bear Island State Forest Check status of Finland State Forest | 06/28/2024 |
| Rabey Line Trail | Open Check status of Hill River State Forest Check status of Savanna State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Rat Lake - Big Sandy Connector | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Red Dot Trail | Open, but use caution. Some trails closed: Blue Jay, Palisade Head, George's Gorge, Twin Lakes Trail, and trails east of Sliver Bay. Watch for hikers. Trail construction on Bean and Bear loops. Hikers diverted to ATV trail. Check status of Finland State Forest | 07/03/2024 |
| Red Top Trail | Open | 06/21/2024 |
| Rice Lake Pancore Loop | Open, but use caution. Watch for trees across trail and washouts due to recent heavy rains. Trails are in the process of being assessed. Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest | 06/20/2024 |
| Round River Drive Trail | Open Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Saginaw Grade/Lumberjack Multi-use Trail | Open. | 07/25/2024 |
| Schoolcraft Trail | Open Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Shady Oaks Native Prairie Adventure Trails | opened for season as of 4/12/2024
Please check the trail Facebook page for updates and intermittent closures due to
rain.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057127344748 | 05/02/2024 |
| Smoky Hills | Open Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Snake Creek Trail | Open. Heavy localized rain, please watch for changes in trail conditions. Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | 07/26/2024 |
| Solana Loop | Open Check status of Solana State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Aitkin County | Open Check status of Hill River State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Carlton County | Open. Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Soo Line North Trail: Cass County | Open - Closed North Of Federal Dam Between Sunset Beach Road NW and Northstar Drive NE Due To Very High Water. Check status of Bowstring State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Aitkin County | Open Check status of Solana State Forest | 06/21/2024 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Carlton County | OPEN. | 07/25/2024 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Mille Lacs County | Open | 07/11/2024 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Morrison County | Open | 07/11/2024 |
| Soo Line South Trail: Pine County | Open. White Poplar Road(Co. Rd 165) to Wold Road(Pine/Carlton County Line) will be closed June 17-29, 2024. | 07/25/2024 |
| Soo Pits Trail | OPEN. | 07/25/2024 |
| Southeast Minnesota Trail | Open. Heavy localized rain, please watch for changes in trail conditions. | 07/26/2024 |
| Spider Lake Trails | Open, active logging operation in the forest, trucks will be hauling on the trail east of the parking lot and on the Spider- McKinley forest road, use caution and watch for signs. Check status of Foot Hills State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| St. Croix State Forest Trails | OPEN. Check status of St. Croix State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Stony Spur II Trail | Open | 06/28/2024 |
| Straight Arrows Trail | OPEN. Check status of Nemadji State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| Taconite State Trail - Big Aspen Connection | Closed - Hwy 65 Washout | 06/20/2024 |
| Thistledew Trails | Open - South Loop is closed East of CR 551 and South of the Togo Horse Camp for logging. We anticipate the logging operation to last for about one month. Check status of George Washington State Forest | 06/26/2024 |
| Timber Frear Loop | Open, but use caution. Watch for trees across trail and washouts due to recent heavy rains. Trails are in the process of being assessed. | 06/20/2024 |
| Timber Trails | Open Check status of Buena Vista State Forest Check status of Blackduck State Forest | 07/15/2024 |
| Trout Valley Trail | Open. Heavy localized rain, please watch for changes in trail conditions. Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | 07/26/2024 |
| Turkey Time Trail | OPEN. Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest | 07/25/2024 |
| UPM Blandin Trail | Trail has been rerouted from Mile 14 to Mile 18 due to trail damage. Check status of Hill River State Forest | 06/24/2024 |
| Voyageur Country ATV | Open - with the exception of the Gyppo Shack Trail. That trail is closed due to a significant washout. Check status of Kabetogama State Forest | 06/28/2024 |
| Warroad/Roseau Trails | 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 | 01/05/2024 |
| Wild Country Trail | Open but use caution. Watch for crews working on trail. Check status of Finland State Forest | 07/05/2024 |
| Wilton Trails Northwest | Open Check status of Mississippi Headwaters State Forest | 07/15/2024 |