Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

    8 trails ranging from easy scenic drives to expert-only rock crawling across Minnesota.

    4 Easy
    4 Moderate
    Easy

    Boundary Waters Forest Roads

    4.6
    Ely, MN

    Forest roads skirting the legendary Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Pristine boreal lakes, wolf territory, and some of the darkest skies in the eastern United States.

    Overlanding·150+ miles
    Moderate

    Superior National Forest

    4.5
    Grand Marais, MN

    Forest roads along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. Dramatic cliffs, boreal forest, and stunning lake overlooks define this scenic overlanding corridor.

    Overlanding·100+ miles
    Moderate

    Iron Range OHV Trails

    4.4
    Virginia, MN

    Trails through Minnesota's historic Iron Range mining district. Red iron ore soil, abandoned mine pits turned lakes, and boreal forest create a unique landscape found nowhere else in America.

    Trail·90+ miles
    Easy

    Boundary Waters Forest Roads

    4.4
    Ely, MN

    Forest service roads through the boreal wilderness surrounding the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Pristine lakes, old-growth pine, and the best stargazing east of the Rockies on roads that see almost no traffic.

    Overlanding·100+ miles
    Moderate

    Iron Range OHV

    4.3
    Gilbert, MN

    Minnesota's iron mining country repurposed for off-road adventure. Former mine pits create unique terrain with red rock walls and deep lakes you won't find anywhere else.

    Park·40+ miles
    Easy

    Chippewa National Forest

    4.2
    Cass Lake, MN

    Gentle forest trails through Minnesota's lake country. Over 1,300 lakes dot this forested landscape with easy trails connecting lakeside campsites and scenic overlooks.

    Trail·70+ miles
    Moderate

    Nemadji State Forest

    4.1
    Moose Lake, MN

    Muddy forest trails through Minnesota's clay country near Lake Superior. Known for deep ruts and challenging mud conditions after rain, this forest tests both driver and vehicle.

    Trail·50+ miles
    Easy

    Paul Bunyan State Forest

    4
    Akeley, MN

    Sandy pine forest trails through the heart of Paul Bunyan country. Towering red pines, pristine lakes, and easy terrain make this perfect for family overlanding adventures.

    Overlanding·60+ miles

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