Off-Road Trails in Minnesota

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

3 Easy
4 Moderate
Easy

Boundary Waters Forest Roads

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

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

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
Moderate

Iron Range OHV

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

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

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

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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