The DNR is considering a number of measures to improve trail sustainability and enhance user experiences for both motorized and non-motorized uses including:
- Close unsustainable trails where impacts cannot be avoided or mitigated.
- Connect trails to other destinations, local communities, and existing trails.
- Provide a variety of experience levels.
- Avoid ecologically sensitive areas.
- Address major safety concerns and user conflicts.
- Identify and evaluate potential new trail opportunities.
The trail system changes will not include changing forest-wide motor vehicle use classifications.
State forest trail designations (e.g., allowing motorized use, creating hunter walking trails, etc.), whether new designations or revisions, must be made by a Commissioner's Order published in the State Register.
Current state forest motor vehicle use classifications
Common terms in forest trail planning
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- 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, MNSolana 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, MNCloquet 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: Limited- Frequently asked questions
- Map of proposed trail changes in Huntersville State Forest
- Map of proposed trail changes in Lyons State Forest
Comment 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
Counties: St. Louis and Lake
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 Pintok
Parks and Trails Division
651-259-5095
[email protected]