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Appleton Area Recreational Park • Chatfield Trail • Snake Creek Trail • Southeast Minnesota Trail • Tri-County Park • Trout Valley Trail
Appleton Area Recreational Park This gravel mine turned offroad park is a destination for riders in Southwestern Minnesota and beyond. The park includes 20 miles of trails, many technical, as well as a motocross practice track, a training course and dunes, rock climbs and a water pit for muddy fun. The city of Appleton also allows ATVs to travel on posted roads within city limits. Distance: 20 miles/330 acres Parking/Trailhead Location(s): From Appleton, go one mile east on Highway 59. Season: Year-round Facilities: Appleton: Food, fuel, restrooms, lodging More Information: Michael Johnson, 320-843-5341
Chatfield Trail
Southeast Minnesota Trail Experience true bluff country on the 13 miles of the Southeast Minnesota Trail. Take in heavily wooded ravines, undulating farmland (watch for cattle) and valleys. Respect the trails and signage, as portions of the trail pass through private property. The Southeast Minnesota ATV Club maintains this trail. Distance: 13 miles Parking/Trailhead Location(s): From Stockton, go one mile west on Highway 14 to parking area Season: May 15 to October 31 Facilities: Stockton: food, fuel, restrooms; Winona: food, fuel, restrooms lodging More Information: Lee Potter, 507-450-7190
The 19-mile Chatfield ATV Trail is a labor of passion: it was developed by area residents who love ATVs. The trails are entirely on private land, including land in the Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. This easy rural trail travels through farming landscapes, along streams, fields, pasture and woods. A scramble area in an active sand quarry along the way offers additional challenges. The trail is maintained by the Chatfield ATV Trails Club. Distance: 19 miles Parking/Trailhead Location(s): One mile north of Chatfield on State Highway 74 and 30. Parking is on the right side. Season: May 1 to October 31 Facilities: Chatfield: food, fuel, restrooms; Rochester: food, fuel, restrooms, lodging More Information: Bernie Hammell, 507-867-4410
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