Hill City Trail

Hill City Trail

A challenging ride, with steep climbs and turns, the trail winds through the hardwood forest near Quadna Mountain. Stop along the Willow River for a must-see view from the bridge. Parking and picnic areas are located off the trail. Trails are provided by Aitkin County and local ATV Clubs.

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Northwoods ATV Trail offers over 200 miles of ATV trails.

Location

Aitkin County

Parking is available in Hill City and Swatara.

  • Chris Johnson
  • Part of the Northwoods ATV Trail, Aitkin County.
  • 218-927-7364
  • [email protected]
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Vehicles allowed

ATV ATV (class II allowed)

OHM OHM

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When open

OPEN ALERT: Construction on the Annie Dagle Forest Road (late May through September) on the Rabey Line ATV Trail will require the trail to be rerouted near the Hill City Trail/Rabey Line intersection. Follow the posted detour.

Normal season:
5/14 to 10/31

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Difficulty & trail length

more difficult

16 miles

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Facilities

Hill City

food food

restroom restroom

gas gas

lodging lodging

Swatara

food food

restroom restroom

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area attractions