Balsam Trail

Balsam Trail

This 8-mile trail in eastern Itasca County follows trails within the George Washington State Forest. Forested areas vary from densely wooded to harvested pine that open to wide views of the surrounding landscape. This trail follows the Taconite State Trail for 2.5 miles where ATVs and OHMs are allowed. Motorized uses are not allowed beyond this section of the Taconite State Trail. This trail is provided by Itasca County and maintained by the Balsam Trail Blazers.

Trail closings | Trail map | What is a geoPDF map?

Not a resident of Minnesota? Don't forget your trail pass.

Location

Itasca County

Parking is available at the Balsam Store at the intersection of Co Rd 7 and Co Rd 8. Parking is also available at the Little Moose Trailhead off of Co Rd 337.

  • Balsam Trail Blazers
  • Lee Ford
  • 218-245-0138
Trail location map

Vehicles allowed

ATV ATV (class II allowed)

OHM OHM

vehicle definitions

When open

Closed

Normal season:
5/15-11/1

view closings list

Difficulty & trail length

easiest

Easiest; 5.5 miles

5.5 miles

difficulty definitions

Facilities

Balsam

food food

restroom restroom

gas gas

area attractions


Back to top