Trail Conditions
Due to vulnerable trail conditions or nearby forest management activities, select forest trails and roads administered by Crow Wing County Land Services may become temporarily closed to recreation uses. Please help Crow Wing County protect the forest and maintain safety by not traveling on forest trails and roads posted temporarily closed.
- Closure signs will be installed at each trail or road to inform the traveling public.
- Trail conditions will be periodically monitored by forestry staff and, when appropriate, closures will be lifted.
The Townships/Cities where trail closures exist are identified in the table provided. Select trail or road name for location and map.
Motorized/Multi Use Trails
These motorized multi use trail systems have seasonal dates of operation. Select the trail name for up-to-date trail status information and dates of operation.
| Trail Name | City/Township | Status | Expected Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily to Outing Trail (PDF) | Emily | Open | May 15, 2023 |
| Miller Black Bear Trail (PDF) | Irondale/Wolford | Open | May 13, 2023 |
| Miller Hills Trail (PDF) | Oak Lawn | Open | May 13, 2023 |
| Southern Loop Trail (PDF) | Ft. Ripley | Open | May 5, 2023 |
| Fort Ripley Trail (PDF) | Ft. Ripley | Open | May 5, 2023 |
| Pine Center Trail (PDF) | Roosevelt | Open | May 5, 2023 |
| Mississippi River Northwoods Trail (PDF) | Oak Lawn | Open | May 13, 2023 |
| Emily Blind Lake Connector Trail (PDF) | Emily/Little Pine/Ross Lake | Open | May 15, 2023 |
Cross Country Ski Trails
These trails are groomed regularly during winter months and mowed in September. Click on the trail name for additional information and SkinnySki for trail conditions.
| Trail Name | City/Township | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic Ridge Trail (PDF) | Crosslake | SkinnySki |
| Larson Lake Trail (PDF) | Deerwood | SkinnySki |
| Wolf Lake Trail (PDF) | Irondale/Nokay Lake | SkinnySki |
| French Rapids Trail (PDF) | Oak Lawn | SkinnySki |
| Northland Arboretum Trail | Brainerd | SkinnySki |
Hunter / Hiker Trails
These hunter / hiker trail systems are open year round for non-motorized activities. Click on trail name for location and map.
| Trail Name | City/Township | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Pine Trail (PDF) | Maple Grove | Open | |
| Blueberry Bog Trail (PDF) | Timothy | Open | |
| Cranberry Bog Trail (PDF) | Timothy | Open | |
| Hay Creek Trail (PDF) | Irondale/Nokay Lake | Open | |
| Mississippi Shores Trail (PDF) | Fort Ripley | Open | |
| Pine Ridge Trail (PDF) | Fifty Lakes | Open | |
| Poor Farm Trail (PDF) | Oak Lawn | Open | |
| Portage Lake Trail (PDF) | Irondale | Open | |
| Rice Lake Trail (PDF) | Irondale | Open | |
| Rock Creek Trail (PDF) | Fifty Lakes | Open | |
| Scrub Oak Trail (PDF) | Mission | Open | |
| Thompson Creek Trail (PDF) | Timothy | Open | |
| White Pine Trail (PDF) | Fifty Lakes | Open |
Forest Trails and Roads
| Trail Name | City/Township | Status | Expected Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Road | Timothy | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| West Wolf Lake Trail | Timothy | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| East Wolf Lake Trail | Fifty Lakes | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Pistol Lake Trail | Fifty Lakes | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Whitetail Trail | Fifty Lakes | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Buchite Lake Trail | Emily | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Ruth Lake Trail | Emily | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Papoose Trail | Emily | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Buckskin Lane Forest Road | Crosslake | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Section 14 & 15 | Crosslake | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Refuge Trail | Fairfield | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Thompson Lake Trail | Ross Lake | Open | May 12, 2023 |
| Miller-Cole Lake Trail | Wolford | Open | May 22, 2023 |
| Section 6 Mine Pit Trail | Irondale | Open | May 22, 2023 |
| Turkey Foot Trail | Irondale | Open | May 22, 2023 |
| Mississippi River Northwoods Trail (PDF) | Oak Lawn | Open | May 22, 2023 |
| Section 14 / 21 | Crow Wing | Open | May 22, 2023 |