The DNR is considering a number of measures to improve trail sustainability and enhance user experiences for both motorized and non-motorized uses including:- Adding new trails
- Adding trail connections
- Changing allowable trail uses
- Designating areas where motor vehicle use is restricted during trapping and hunting seasons
- Closing unsustainable trails
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Zumbro Bottoms Management Unit map
Counties: Goodhue, Wabasha
Forest classification: LimitedComment period ended September 10, 2020.Contact: [email protected]
Parks and Trails Division
500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155 - Solana State Forest
Open house
Wednesday, October 16 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Aitkin High School
306 Second Street NW, Aitkin, MNThe open house will offer the public an opportunity to participate in the forest trails revision planning process for Solana State Forest and to provide input on improving trail sustainability and enhancing user experiences. Potential trail-related actions within the planning area include identifying or creating connections to facilities and amenities, classifying new trails, and rerouting or closing unsustainable trails. The project includes both motorized and non-motorized trails.Written comments may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to Molly Lou Pintok, DNR Parks and Trails, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4039, or FAX to (651) 297-1157.
Solana State Forest
Solana State Forest map
County: Aitkin
Forest classification: LimitedContact: [email protected]
Parks and Trails Division
500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155- Cloquet Valley and Riverlands State Forests
Open house
Tuesday, September 24 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Pike Lake Elementary School
5682 Martin Road, Duluth, MNThe open house will offer the public the opportunity to participate in the forest trails revision planning process for Cloquet Valley State Forest and Riverlands State Forest and to provide input on improving trail sustainability and enhancing user experiences. Maps of existing trails will be available, and you will be able to ask DNR staff questions, submit comments and suggest changes.Written comments may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to Molly Lou Pintok, DNR Parks and Trails, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4039, or FAX to (651) 297-1157.
Cloquet Valley State Forest
Cloquet Valley State Forest map
Riverlands State Forest (Map not available yet)
Counties: St. Louis, Carlton
Forest classification: MixedContact: [email protected]
Parks and Trails Division
500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155
- Beltrami Island State Forest
- Beltrami Island State Forest
Counties: Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Roseau
Classification: ManagedMaps - Chengwatana State Forest
- Chengwatana State Forest
County: Pine
Classification: Limited - General C.C. Andrews State Forest
- General C.C. Andrews State Forest
County: Pine
Classification: Limited - Huntersville and Lyons state forests
- Huntersville State Forest
Lyons State Forest
County: Wadena
Classification: LimitedComment period ended Mar. 13, 2019. - Kabetogama State Forest
- Kabetogama State Forest
Counties: Koochiching and St. Louis
Classification: ManagedComment period ended Oct. 11, 2018. - Nemadji State Forest
- Nemadji State Forest
County: Pine
Classification: Limited - North St. Louis and Lake counties
- State forests:
- Bear Island State Forest
- Burntside State Forest
- Insula Lake State Forest
- Lake Isabella State Forest
- Lake Jeanette State Forest
- Sturgeon River State Forest
- Scattered state forest lands in northern St. Louis County
Classifications: Closed/limited/managedProject documents:Comment period ended Oct. 11, 2018. - Rum River State Forest
- Rum River State Forest
County: Mille Lacs
Classification: Limited - St. Croix State Forest
- St. Croix State Forest
County: Pine
Classification: Limited
More information
For more information about trail designation in state forests, contact:Molly Lou PintokParks and Trails Division
651-259-5095
[email protected]