Blue Ox Trail • UPM Blandin Trail • Moose River Trail Soo Line North Trail • Lawler Loops • Moose River Connector Hill City Trail • Rabey Line Trail • Pine Center Trails Spider Lake Trails • Fort Ripley Trail and Ripley Connection Blind Lake Loop and Connector • Emily-Outing Trail
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COMING THIS SUMMER! MILLER BLACK BEAR TRAIL The 20-mile Miller Black Bear Trail, set to open early this summer, will take riders through forests and gently rolling hills, and provides scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River. Located six miles west of Crosby and Ironton, there are amenities nearby in addition to primitive camping near Section 6 and the Mine Pit Lake. During the right time of the year, wildflowers abound and you can also pick berries. Check cuyunaironrangeriders.com for updates.
Northwoods Regional ATV Trail System >
Soo Line North, Lawler Loops, Blind Lake Connector, Hill City Trail, Rabey Line, UPM Blandin, Moose River
Soo Line North This series of trails, which follows the former railroad grade, is 150-miles long and passes through Aitkin, Carlton and Cass counties, with stretches from Moose Lake to Lawler, from Lawler to Shovel Lake and from Shovel Lake to five miles east of Cass Lake. The relatively flat trails curve through portions of the Hill River and Bowstring state forests, where riders may likely see some wildlife. Consider the Soo Line North a trail hub, as it connects with the 115mile Soo Line Trail southwest of Moose Lake, which from there connects to six more riding areas, resulting in an additional 100-plus miles.
Distance: 150 miles Difficulty: Easiest Parking/Trailhead Location(s): Parking and trail access is located in Shovel Lake, Swatara, Palisade, McGregor, Lawler, Moose Lake, and Remer. Season: Carlton County: year round; Aitkin and Cass counties: April 1 to November 30 Vehicles Allowed: (no OHM for Moose Lake-Lawler)
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Facilities: Moose Lake, McGregor and Remer: food, fuel, restrooms, lodging; Lawler, Palisade, Swatara, Remer, Federal Dam and Boy River: food, fuel, restrooms More Information: Joshua Stevenson, Cass County, 218-947-7501; Jim Gassert, Carlton County, 218-485-4486; Mark Jacobs, Aitkin County Land Dept., 218-927-7364
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Lawler Loops Trail
Blind Lake Connector and Loop Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Easiest Parking/Trailhead Location(s): In Lawler along the Soo Line North Trail. Season: May 15 to October 31 Vehicles Allowed:
The Lawler Loops Trail is the first detour off the Soo Line North when traveling northwest. Made up of three loops, riders will experience the wooded landscape that has come to define this part of the state. Boardwalks crisscross over wetlands and there are multiple picnic areas with grills.
Continuing northwest on the Soo Line North, the next diversion is the Blind Lake Connector and Loop. Featuring wider trails, it’s a nice and easy ride through a variety of forest habitat and past several remote lakes and ponds. The trail travels into western Aitkin County, and there are several restrooms and picnic spots along the trail.
Facilities: Lawler: food, fuel, restroom More Information: Mark Jacobs, Aitkin County Land Dept., 218-927-7364
Distance: 33 miles Difficulty: Easiest Parking/Trailhead Location(s): On the north and south ends of the loop Season: May 15 to October 31 Vehicles Allowed:
Facilities: Swatara: food, fuel, restroom More Information: Mark Jacobs, Aitkin County Land Dept., 218-927-7364
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Facilities: Hill City: food, fuel, restroom, lodging; Swatara: food, fuel, restroom More Information: Mark Jacobs, Aitkin County Land Dept., 218-927-7364
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A brand new trail last year, the Hill City Trail offers a challenge to all those who ride it. Trail highlights include steep hill climbs and tight turns through the hardwood forest surrounding the Quadna Mountain Park. Riders can also take in the Willow River from a 600-foot high bridge. Moose River and Connector The Hill City Trail also serves as a link to the Rabey Line and the UPM Blandin trails, and connects the towns of Swatara and Hill City.
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