OHV Trail Closures

For information on roads and trails on county land, please contact the appropriate county.

Make sure to check for these signs while you're in the state forests

Temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs
Redesigned temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs

OHV trail

(Click trail name for location & contact information)

Trail Status Updated
Agassiz Recreational Trail Open

03/01/2024
Alborn-Pengilly Railroad Trail Starting May 10th the Whiteface River Bridge 1 mile southeast of Meadowlands will be undergoing repair work on the concrete abutments. Trail closures will be posted at that site and ATV traffic may need to detour around that section of trail using public roads. Please follow the signs and instructions posted on the ground.

06/21/2024
Alger Grade OHM Trail Open.

07/03/2024
Alvwood-Squaw Lake Trail Open

Check status of Bowstring State Forest
Check status of Big Fork State Forest
Check status of Blackduck State Forest
06/21/2024
Appleton Area Recreational Park Open

07/30/2024
Axtell Technical Riding Area Open

06/21/2024
Balsam Trail Open

Check status of George Washington State Forest
06/21/2024
Bemis Hill Trails The following are closed: Barry, Stotts, Mary's, Elkwood, McAdams. Some trails are wet and can be challenging. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest
05/18/2024
Bigfork and Balsam (B&B) Connection Open

Check status of George Washington State Forest
06/21/2024
Blind Lake Connector and Loop Open

Check status of Hill River State Forest
08/22/2024
Blue Ox Trail Open

Check status of Pine Island State Forest
Check status of Koochiching State Forest
06/28/2024
Chatfield Trail Open

09/19/2024
Chengwatana State Forest Trails OPEN

Check status of Chengwatana State Forest
10/03/2024
Chisholm Trail Open

06/28/2024
CJ Ramstad/North Shore State Trail Open. Trail section closed west of Finland 9/4 - 9/27. Heavy equipment on trail removing culvert and installing bridge. Use Moose Walk outer loops to access Finland/Silver Bay.

Check status of Finland State Forest
09/03/2024
Consolidated Conservation Trails Open

Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest
05/24/2024
Crow Wing Southern Loop Open

10/03/2024
Dailey Pits Trails Open except for the multi-use OHM/ATV loop.

Check status of Rum River State Forest
10/03/2024
David Dill - Taconite State Trail (Ely to Purvis Area) Open

Check status of Bear Island State Forest
06/28/2024
East Range Multi-Use Trail Open

06/28/2024
Emily - Blind Lake Trail Open

Check status of Emily State Forest
10/03/2024
Emily - Outing Trail Open, Active logging on the B trail north of Co. Rd 58, use caution, trucks will be hauling.

Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest
10/03/2024
FireFrost Trail Open

02/20/2024
Fond du Lac State Forest Trails OPEN.

Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest
10/03/2024
Forest Riders Trail Open

Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest
Check status of Two Inlets State Forest
08/12/2024
Fort Ripley Trail and Ripley Connection Open

10/03/2024
Fourtown-Grygla Trail Closed for season as of 10/31

Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest
06/01/2024
Foxy Loop

10/03/2024
Gandy Dancer Trail Open. Watch for logging trucks on the aspen and park forest road.

Check status of St. Croix State Forest
Check status of Nemadji State Forest
10/03/2024
General C.C. Andrews State Forest Trails Open.

Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest
10/03/2024
Genoa Trail Open

06/28/2024
Goodland Trail Open

06/21/2024
Grant County Youth Trail Open for the season

08/02/2024
Great Northern Connection Veterans Memorial Trail Open

Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest
05/24/2024
Hibbing to Alborn Trail Open

09/11/2024
Hill City Trail Open

Check status of Hill River State Forest
06/21/2024
Hovland Woods Trail Open.

Check status of Grand Portage State Forest
07/09/2024
Huntersville Trail Open

Check status of Huntersville State Forest
08/12/2024
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Expansion OPEN: Some washout conditions from the June storm still exist in the park. We encourage you to ride with caution looking for washout conditions, ruts, displaced boulders, off camber trail segments, soft trail bases and hill faces, downed trees or leaning trees, and deep water conditions and deep muddy bypass features. Ride within your abilities and please stay the trail and tread lightly while we make repairs. Please stay off of the closed trails as they pose significant hazards or are impassable. Please do not cut trails in the park. Report any blocked trails or park issues to the contact office or email us at [email protected]. Reminder - Alcohol is prohibited in the State Recreation Area."

07/15/2024
Iron Range OHV State Recreation Area OPEN: Some washout conditions from the June storm still exist in the park. We encourage you to ride with caution looking for washout conditions, ruts, displaced boulders, off camber trail segments, soft trail bases and hill faces, downed trees or leaning trees, and deep water conditions and deep muddy bypass features. Ride within your abilities and please stay the trail and tread lightly while we make repairs. Please stay off of the closed trails as they pose significant hazards or are impassable. Please do not cut trails in the park. Report any blocked trails or park issues to the contact office or email us at [email protected]. Reminder - Alcohol is prohibited in the State Recreation Area."

07/15/2024
Jackpot Trail Open

06/28/2024
Kelliher ATV Trail Open

08/12/2024
Lawler Loops Watch for trail maintenance work on the south loop

06/26/2024
Len Hardy Memorial Trail Open - Be aware of active logging along the trail corridor and use caution.

08/20/2024
Little Moose Trail Open

Check status of George Washington State Forest
06/21/2024
Martineau Recreational Trails Open

Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest
08/12/2024
Matthew Lourey State Trail OHV OPEN.

Check status of St. Croix State Forest
Check status of Nemadji State Forest
10/03/2024
Meeker County OHV Park Open

04/24/2024
Mesabi Mountain Trail Open

06/28/2024
Mille Lacs ORV Park Open - but use caution! Watch for deep mud, ruts, and standing water.

10/03/2024
Miller-Black Bear Trail Open

Check status of Crow Wing State Forest
10/03/2024
Miller Hills Trail Open

10/03/2024
Mississippi River Northwoods Trail Open

10/03/2024
Moose River Connector Open

06/21/2024
Moose River Trail Open, use caution, several washouts remain throughout the trail system. Active logging on the Pikus Forest Rd. use caution, trucks will be hauling. The Ben Draper Forest Road will be closed 10/14 - 10/18 for repairs.

Check status of Land O' Lakes State Forest
10/03/2024
Moose Run Trail Open. Please ride with caution. Watch for heavy equipment working on trail.

Check status of Finland State Forest
09/24/2024
Moose Walk Trail Open but use caution. Watch for heavy equipment on trail.

Check status of Finland State Forest
10/01/2024
Nemadji State Forest OHV Trails OPEN. Watch for logging trucks on the aspen and park forest road. Logging operation is going on in the North Loop and some trails are temporally closed. Please respect the Trail Closed signs.

Check status of Nemadji State Forest
10/03/2024
Old Greenwood Trail Open, but use caution.

Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest
08/07/2024
Pine Center Trails Open

09/25/2024
Prospectors Trail Open - Temporary closure of the Prospector ATV trail at the South Farm Lake crossing. A contractor starting on Monday August 19th will begin work on replacing the culvert of that trail crossing. It will be closed for no more than five days (August 23rd).

Check status of Bear Island State Forest
Check status of Finland State Forest
08/19/2024
Rabey Line Trail Open

Check status of Hill River State Forest
Check status of Savanna State Forest
06/21/2024
Rat Lake - Big Sandy Connector Open

06/21/2024
Red Dot Trail Open, but use caution. Watch for heavy equipment and construction on trail. Some trails closed: Palisade Head, Twin Lakes, and trails east of Sliver Bay. Watch for hikers. Trail construction on Bean and Bear loops. Hikers diverted to ATV trail.

Check status of Finland State Forest
09/16/2024
Red Top Trail Open

06/21/2024
Rice Lake Pancore Loop Open, but use caution.

Check status of Pat Bayle State Forest
08/07/2024
Round River Drive Trail Open

Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest
08/12/2024
Saginaw Grade/Lumberjack Multi-use Trail Open.

10/03/2024
Schoolcraft Trail Open

Check status of Paul Bunyan State Forest
08/12/2024
Shady Oaks Native Prairie Adventure Trails There may be wet spots on the trail due to recent rain; please be considerate of the trail and other riders

09/06/2024
Smoky Hills Open

Check status of Smoky Hills State Forest
08/12/2024
Snake Creek Trail Open - Western loop is closed - west of the powerlines. Please stay off of the closed trails as they pose significant hazards or are impassable. Please ride with caution. Washouts and debris on trail are likely. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
09/19/2024
Solana Loop Open

Check status of Solana State Forest
06/21/2024
Soo Line North Trail: Aitkin County Open

Check status of Hill River State Forest
06/21/2024
Soo Line North Trail: Carlton County Open.

Check status of General C. C. Andrews State Forest
10/03/2024
Soo Line North Trail: Cass County Open - Closed North Of Federal Dam Between Sunset Beach Road NW and Northstar Drive NE Due To Very High Water.

Check status of Bowstring State Forest
08/12/2024
Soo Line South Trail: Aitkin County Open

Check status of Solana State Forest
06/21/2024
Soo Line South Trail: Carlton County OPEN.

10/03/2024
Soo Line South Trail: Mille Lacs County Open

10/03/2024
Soo Line South Trail: Morrison County Open

10/03/2024
Soo Line South Trail: Pine County Open. White Poplar Road(Co. Rd 165) to Wold Road(Pine/Carlton County Line) will be closed June 17-29, 2024.

10/03/2024
Soo Pits Trail OPEN.

10/03/2024
Southeast Minnesota Trail Open.

09/19/2024
Spider Lake Trails Open, active logging south of Co. Rd 2 near the old gravel pit, use caution, trucks will be hauling.

Check status of Foot Hills State Forest
10/03/2024
St. Croix State Forest Trails OPEN.

Check status of St. Croix State Forest
10/03/2024
Stony Spur II Trail Open

06/28/2024
Straight Arrows Trail OPEN. Logging operation is going on in the North Loop and some trails are temporally closed. Please respect the Trail Closed signs.

Check status of Nemadji State Forest
10/03/2024
Taconite State Trail - Big Aspen Connection Closed - Hwy 65 Washout

06/20/2024
Thistledew Trails Open - Watch for active logging.

Check status of George Washington State Forest
09/09/2024
Timber Frear Loop Open, but use caution.

08/07/2024
Timber Trails Open

Check status of Buena Vista State Forest
Check status of Blackduck State Forest
08/12/2024
Trout Valley Trail 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.

Check status of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
09/19/2024
Turkey Time Trail OPEN.

Check status of Fond du Lac State Forest
10/03/2024
UPM Blandin Trail Trail has been rerouted from Mile 14 to Mile 18 due to trail damage.

Check status of Hill River State Forest
06/24/2024
Voyageur Country ATV Open - with the exception of the Gyppo Shack Trail. That trail is closed due to a significant washout.

Check status of Kabetogama State Forest
06/28/2024
Warroad/Roseau Trails The following are closed: Stotts, McAdams, Elkwood, Barry. Trails are wet and will be challenging. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Check status of Beltrami Island State Forest
01/05/2024
Wild Country Trail Open.

Check status of Finland State Forest
09/05/2024
Wilton Trails Northwest Open

Check status of Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
08/12/2024

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