This page is specifically for off-highway vehicle uses of the Matthew Lourey State Trail. Portions of the trail are open to seasonal ATV and OHM use. These segments occur where the trail coincides with other trails designated for motorized use, including approximately 11 miles in the Nemadji and 5 miles in the St. Croix State Forest. The trail features rolling terrain with occasional hills.

Off-highway vehicle riders may encounter horseback riders, mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers. All users must yield to horses. Motorized users should stay to the right side of the trail except when safely passing other users.

Winter Use: Trail open to ATV use from Harlis Road in the Nemadji State Forest to County Road 173 in the St. Croix State Forest. There is no winter OHV use of the MLST in the Chengwatana State Forest. Other trails and roads in the Nemadji, St. Croix and Chengwatana state forests are open to OHMs, ORVs and ATVs as mapped and signed. Groomed sections are shared with snowmobiles. ATVs are asked to stay off the groomed trails when the temperature is above 30 degrees. This helps us keep trails sustainable and increases safety for everyone, including our trail groomers.

Kiosks with emergency information can be found at the Gafvert Campground and the parking lot at the Grace Lake-Tamarack intersection.

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