Motorized/Multi Use Trails

These trails are maintained by local recreation clubs and are open for recreation use by off-highway vehicles, hikers, hunters, horseback riders, biking, and more. Enjoy!

Emily to Outing Trail

  • 21234 Mill Rd, Emily MN 56447
  • 30 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Connections to multiple-use recreation trails to the north including the Moose River Trail and Soo Line North.
    • A variety of terrain from rocky and hilly to flat and open.
    • ATV travel allowed within city limits on designated routes.
  • Trail Safety Info
  • Map
  • Expected Operating Season - May 1st to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

Directions:

From the Crosby area, follow State Highway 6 north to Emily, just north of Emily, turn east onto Bloomquist Dr. Parking is available on either side of the gravel shoulders of Bloomquist Drive.

Miller Black Bear Trail

  • 23501 Iverson Rd, Ironton MN 56455
  • 20 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River.
    • Located within historic mining area with rich cultural heritage.
    • Six scenic sites with picnic tables and grills.
    • Mine Pit Lake with trout fishing opportunities at the southern parking area.
  • Trail Safety Info (PDF)
  • Map (PDF)
  • Expected Operating Season - May 1st to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

Directions:

From the Brainerd area, take Highway 210 E towards Crosby. Take a left onto County Road Number 59, take a right onto County Road Number 128, take a left onto Township Road #204, also known as "Iverson Road". Take a left onto the un-named gravel road that has an entrance sign that says, "Miller Black Bear Trail." Go 1 mile and arrive at parking area.

Mississippi River Northwoods Trail

  • 14676 State Highway 210, Brainerd MN 56401
  • 11 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Connections to the Miller Hills Off Highway Motorcycle Trail and the Mississippi River.
    • A variety of terrain from rocky and hilly to flat and open.
    • ATV/OHV travel is only allowed on signed, designated trails
  • Map (PDF)
  • Expected Operating Season - May 1st to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

Directions:

From the intersection of County Road 25 NE and State Highway 210 (east of Brainerd between the Airport and Landfill) head northeast on State Highway 210 for approximately 0.5 miles, then turn west on the trail marked with a green sign at the entrance.

ATV

Fort Ripley Trail

  • 123 Sebie Trl, Fort Ripley MN 56449
  • 14 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Primarily flat and easy riding with an occasional rolling hill.
    • Narrow and winding trails through oak and pine covered hills near Sebie Lake.
    • Connected to the Southern Loop Trail.
  • Trail Safety Info (PDF)
  • Map (PDF)
  • Expected Operating Season - May 1st to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

Directions:

Located South of Brainerd off of State Highway 371, turn east onto 273rd Street (Morrison/Crow Wing County Border)

Pine Center Trail

  • 24537 County Road 2, Brainerd MN 56401
  • 20 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Rocky terrain with a variety of inclines and declines.
    • Rolling hills and a mixture of oak and maple trees.
    • Excellent opportunities to spot wildlife.
    • Connected to the Southern Loop Trail
  • Trail Safety Info (PDF)
  • Map (PDF)
  • Expected Operating Season - April 15th to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

Directions:

From the junctions of Co. Road 8 & Co. Road 2 in Pine Center go 1.5 miles east on Co. Road 2, turn right into parking lot.

Southern Loop Trail

Directions:

The trail connects to both the Pine Center and Fort Ripley Trail system trail heads. Trail head location also at "SAVE" store on the south end of Brainerd at the intersection of Co. Road 117 and Business Highway 371.

Emily Blind Lake Connector

  • 40278 S Bay Drive, Emily MN 56447
  • 15.5 miles
  • This trail features:
    • Connections to the multiple-use recreation trails including the Emily-Outing Trail and the Blind Lake Trail.
    • Located along and in a variety of natural forest and wetland environments.
  • Trail Safety Info (PDF)
  • Map (PDF)
  • Expected Operating Season - May 15th to October 31st
  • Trail Conditions
  • Trail Experience Survey

OHV Use During Big Game Hunting Season

The Crow Wing County Land Services Department wants to remind off-highway vehicle (OHV) users that recreational riding on forest trails passing through Crow Wing County administered public lands is prohibited during the State firearms deer hunting season.

This restriction does not preclude the deer hunter, with a valid deer hunting license, to operate an off-highway vehicle before the legal shooting time, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or after legal shooting hours.

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