OHV Trail Detail

Trout Valley Trail

Trail alert!

Until further notice, the Trout Valley trail west loop is closed due to a timber sale – see map for specific closure area. This portion of the trail will not be available to any form of recreation until further notice. Please stay off the closed trails and watch out for all logging trucks and equipment.

This nine-mile trail in southeastern Minnesota climbs to the top of a steep, wooded ridge where two overlooks offer great views of the surrounding Trout, Whitewater and Mississippi River valleys. The Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest is classified as LIMITED. This is a multi-use trail and managed for ATV, OHM, mountain bike and horseback riding. Please use caution when riding. This trail is provided and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Current Forest Road Closings

Location

Winona County

From Winona, go 15 miles northwest on Hwy. 61, then 1.7 miles southeast on Co. Rd. 29.

Minnesota DNR Parks & Trails
Rochester
507-206-2847

Vehicles allowed

ATV (class II allowed)

OHM

vehicle definitions

When open

Open. West loop is closed due to a timber sale until further notice. This portion of the trail will not be available to any form of recreation. Please stay off the closed trails and watch out for all logging trucks and equipment.

Normal season:
5/1-10/31

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