NORTHWEST MINNESOTA TOURISM DIRECTORY |
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MAJOR
TRAILS (most w/groomed x-cntry
skiing)
EGF Red
River State Rec.
MAPS
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
NAMES Wapiti
Trail
Agassiz Trail Riders (Karlstad) Driftbusters (Crookston) Fourtown (Grygla) Lost River (Oklee) Moonshiners (Twin Valley) North Star (Thief River Falls) Pathfinders (Red Lake Falls) Polar Beach (McIntosh) Red River (East Grand Forks) Sand Hill Snow Cruisers (Fertile) Sno-Cat Riders, Inc (Warren) Sno-Drifters (Thief River Falls)
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Multi-Purpose Trails Information including Snowmobile Connections Below are lists of trails in our seven county area of Northwest Minnesota. Entries are listed alphabetically by city. Snowmobile and ATV club contact information is included at the bottom of the page. There are hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country ski trails listed below so get out there and enjoy! Thousands of miles of snowmobile trails are also listed. To include your trail to this list or to update your information e-mail Jennifer Olson at jolson@nwrdc.org Part of the directory covers snowmobile trails and local club contacts. A page containing a quick, poor quality version of the snowmobile trails map is available or a higher print quality snowmobile trails map is available to download in Acrobat Reader. This is a 531 KB file that takes a long time to view. Major Driving Routes Information Includes information, maps, and links on the five major driving routes in our region including:
Multi-purpose Trails Information Region and Multi-County Routes
King of Trails
Scenic Byway Trails - Drive U.S. Highway 75 the King of Trails from Canada to Mexico
Information - This trail was previously utilized by Native Americans/settlers
and was designated by the State of Minnesota as "The Historic
King of Trails" in 2001.
Efforts include an annual marketplace day
where communities along Hwy. 75 invite vendors to openly market their goods at select locations.
Trails
- Wildflower route along Hwy 11 from Greenbush to Baudette.
Showy pink ladyslippers, the protected state flower of
Minnesota, can be
found along much of the corridor. Information - An annual "Wildflower Route Celebration" is related to this route.
1-800-433-1888
Throughout all of region
Trails
- 43 stops available. Kittson
county part of trail goes through the
Twin Lakes Wildlife Area.
Information - A unique collection of habitats in Northwestern Minnesota which
provide homes for a tremendous variety of birds.
Pine forests,
deciduous woodlands, native tallgrass prairie, aspen parkland,
sand dunes (remnants of Glacial Lake Agassiz), calcareous fens,
bogs, marshes, large and small lakes and rivers make up the
transition zone that offers over 275 species of birds.
Most of the
sites are on public land or private reserves open to the public.
Map of area is included on the website or call 800-328-4455 for a birding guide.
Trails
- This trail follows Hwy 75 to Crookston then goes down Hwy 102
to connect with Hwy 32 in Fertile traveling south.
Information - This trail represents remnants of native grasses in six states and
Canada. Native
plantings are encouraged to restore the original
landscape. The Prairie
Passage has been described as a "window to
the past." and
"a place to get a sense of what this part of Minnesota used to be like."
Trails
- Because of its unique setting and character, the Red Lake River
is one of a few officially designated DNR canoe and small boat
routes in the region.
Information - The Red Lake River originates in the marshes of the Lower Red
Lake and meanders west almost 200 miles before emptying into the
Red River at East Grand Forks.
It passes through three continental
biomes, farmland,
prairie, riparian forests and bluffs.
Fish
populations include channel catfish, northern pike and walleye.
Camping - Campsites are designated along the route.
Public rest areas are
available along the route to picnic, rest and explore.
Trails
- The trail does not follow current highways but runs diagonally
from Pembina, ND to Mahnomen then to St. Paul.
Information - This historic trail can still be seen throughout much of the
region.
This trail was used by the first settlers as a trading corridor connecting St. Paul to rural Minnesota.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/canoeing/index.html
Trails
- The Red River of the North is designated as an official canoe
and boating route. The
designated portion of the river is 394
miles long from Breckenridge to the US/Canadian border.
Information - The Red River meanders 550 miles northward from it's source in
Breckenridge, MN to Lake Winnipeg in Canada.
The Red River is
known for it's catfish and walleye populations.
The Red River
flows through the Red River Valley, one of the world's flattest
landscapes and a remnant of glacial Lake Agassiz.
Camping - Access sites and camping areas are limited. They may be too far apart for certain trip lengths.
Trails
- Drive the scenic byway from International Falls to North Dakota.
Information - Named for the Northern Lights that can often be seen dancing in
the sky, this is Minnesota's northernmost byway. This
breathtaking route traverses 191 miles along Minnesota Trunk Highway 11 through lakes, forests, farmland and several cities/towns.
218-784-5520
Trails
- Approximately 2 miles paved trail loop at West side of Norman
County Fairgrounds and along West, North and East perimeters
of Ada Elementary
School grounds. For
walking, biking and
rollerblading.
218-437-8174
33489 240th Ave. NW
17 mi. NE of Warren, or 13 miles E of Argyle or 11 miles W of
Newfolden on County Road 4
Contact: Ryan Sansnass
* Open year round
* 8 am to 10 pm registered campers only after 10
* State Park fees
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/list.html
Trails
- Biking, 7 miles of cross-country skiing and hiking trails,
Snowshoeing, and 3.5 Miles of groomed trails, warming house
with electricity and fireplace.
The park's trails run through
prairie, wooded river valley and pine areas.
Snowmobile - 7 miles of groomed trails
Information
- Summer Nature Interpretation, enclosed picnic shelter, swimming,
canoeing, fishing, volleyball, horseshoe pit and playground.
Historical sites include a flour grinding mill.
Suspension bridges
and Sliding Hill in the park.
Camping - Modern camping with showers, flush toilets, 10 electric & water
hookups. Primitive
camping. 1 group campsite.
218-528-3352
Contact: Kevin Wojciechowski
Snowmobile - Connects to S11/C5 Trail in Greenbush. Hub of the Roseau county trails, connecting with CanAm wilderness trail to the north.
218-528-3670
County Rd 2 or West University Ave
Contact: Rick
Johnson
* May-Sept
*10.00 per night
Snowmobile - Along S11/Cty 2 - connects with CanAm Wilderness Trail to the
north.
Information
- Shelter/picnic area, restrooms and playground. Easy walking
distance of downtown.
Camping
- Camping, water and electrical hookups, dump station.
218-281-7045
Contact: Bob Roppel (Medicine Shoppe, 211 N. Main Crookston)
Snowmobile - Connects Crookston with the Riverland Trail System.
The trail
winds along Polk County Road 11 to the Red Lake County Boundary.
Forks
515 2nd St. NW
1 block north of Cabela's in East Grand Forks
* Daily
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/list.html
Trails
- 5 miles of paved hiking and biking trails.
2 mile cross country
skiing trail.
Snowmobile - Connected to one-way route out of city - No snowmobiling off
marked trails.
Information
- This 1,200-acre state recreation area came about as a result of
housing removal after the flood of 1997. Located near the area:
groceries, ice, snacks, golf course and laundry.
Swimming pool,
picnic area, playground, fishing, tackle, live bait, camping gear,
gas
and boat ramp.
Partially encompassed in the Grand Forks/East
Grand Forks Greenway.
Camping
- 72 camping sites located in campground next to downtown East
Grand Forks. Electrical,
sewer and water hookups, dump station nearby and flush toilets. Modern restrooms are open May - Sept.
701-787-3756
Along the Red River in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
http://www.grandforksgov.com/greenway/index.htm
Trails
- An asphalt trail system is currently being installed that will
cover over 20 miles.
Information
- Consists of 2,200 acres lining the Red River and Red Lake River as
they flow through
Greater Grand Forks. This
picturesque urban
space offers countless recreational, cultural, historical and
natural
resource opportunities. You
can hike, walk, inline skate, bike,
cross-country ski, bird, canoe, fish, golf and much more in the
heart
of our two cities.
17788 349th St. SE
2.5 Miles W. of Erskine on Highway 2, 2.5 miles S. on Highway 210
Refuge Manager: Dave
Bennett
Trails
- 7 miles of trails.
Information
- 2,120 acre refuge established in 1992. Includes a visitor center
with bookstore, wildlife observation and photography, hiking,
snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, fishing, hunting and environmental education.
20097 Campground Rd. SE
Off Polk County 41 between Union Lake and Lake Sarah.
Contact: General Store
* Office Hours 8am to
8pm
* Reasonable Rates Trails - Hiking.
Information
- Playground, picnic area, boat landing, boat rental, canoes, paddle
boats, pontoon boat, fishing, bait and tackle. Ice, snack shop and
groceries. Ideal site
for camping and fishing walleye, northern,
bass, crappie and sunfish.
Camping
- 72 Campsites and wooded site, 2 central showers, flush toilets,
dump station, water and electrical hook-ups, and laundry
facilities.
218-945-3129
101 Mill St. S
Contact: Kristen Fuglseth
* Jan. - Dec.
* Staffed with
volunteers from 2-5 p.m.
Trails
- Trail Maps are available. Information - School environmental education.
218-945-3129
Contact: Kirsten Fuglseth
Trails
- Ten miles of hiking and cross country ski trails along the Sand
Hill River and through the Fertile Sand Hills.
Information
- Picnic area and modern washrooms.
400 W. Summit Ave.
One mile east of Fertile. |
