Wild Country Trail

Wild Country Trail

This 30-mile ride starts at the Lake Country Demonstration Forest then travels along forest roads and trails including the historic Alger Grade Logging Railroad bed. The trail connects to Lake County gravel roads open to ATV use as well as the Moose Walk and Red Dot ATV Trails . Scenic bogs, rock outcrops, streams, rivers and Lake Superior overlooks occur along the trail as it travels the North Shore Highlands near Finland, Beaver Bay and Silver Bay. The trail is provided by Lake County and maintained by the Wild Country ATV Club.

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Location

Lake County

Parking located on Alger Grade east of intersection of Lake County Hwy 2 and Alger Grade.

  • Mike Brandt
  • 218-391-7246
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Vehicles allowed

ATV ATV (Class II allowed)

OHM OHM OHMs allowed between the Demonstration Forest to Beaver Crossing.

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When open

CLOSED

Normal season:
5/14 to 11/30

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Difficulty & trail length

easiest

easiest

30 miles

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Facilities

Silver Bay

food food

restroom restroom

gas gas

lodging lodging

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