Chippewa National Forest

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Permanent Stands on the Chippewa

Hunter Walking Trail Map

Forest Map

Regulations 2007

Hiking

Camping

Scenic Byways

Accessibility

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Minnesota DNR

Local Chamber
of Commerce

Eighty-eight miles of non-motorized trails pass through some of the best grouse habitat on the Chippewa National Forest. These areas move through small, well-distributed timber stands and openings to provide the different aged forest habitat on which many game animals thrive. The trails are mowed periodically to help maintain vegetation and food sources utilized by wildlife during the fall season.  In addition to offering excellent grouse and deer hunting opportunities, these trails also provide excellent hiking, cross-country skiing and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year.

CARTER LAKE TRAIL: This three mile multi-use trail, located two miles east of Tenstrike on Forest Road 2419, is also popular with skiers, snowmobiles and berrypickers.

COUNTY ROAD 50: Eight miles of hunting trail intertwine with the North Country Trail six miles south of Walker on County 50. Aspen mixed with hardwoods and red pine provide varied habitats. 

GOOSE LAKE: Twelve miles long, this trail is located on the east end of the Woodtick Trail near Longville. Large wetlands and lakes provide diversity and the North Country Trail crosses through the trail system.

JINGO LAKE: A five mile trail located nine miles northwest of Marcell off Forest Road 2423, Jingo also offers an impoundment with abundant waterfowl and wetlands.

JOHNSON LAKE: This 12 mile non-motorized trail 14 miles southwest of Deer River on Cass County 65 offers hunters clover-covered loops and many route options.

MEADOW LAKE: A favorite of hunters, 10 miles of trail loop through low lying cedar swamps and upland aspen and pine.  Located eight miles south of Tenstrike on County Road 307

SKEETER LAKE: This three mile trail located 17 miles north of Grand Rapids on County 49 provides an easy walk and gently rolling terrain through aspen stands.

SPUR LAKE: This former nine mile logging trail located 15 miles southwest of Big Fork on Forest Road 2402 weaves between mature aspen stands and clover.

SUGAR LAKE: Two miles of trail located seven miles north of Remer on Forest Road 2122. Covered with native grasses and clover, this trail weaves between aspen stands.

TOWER LAKE: Classic grouse habitat and aspen line this six mile trail located three miles east of Pennington on Forest Road 2172.

WEBSTER LAKE: Six miles of trail with seasonal camping available is located 10 miles south of Blackduck at the Webster Lake Campground. The area is predominantly balsam fir.