Snowmobiling on the Chippewa
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Under a blanket of snow, the Chippewa National
Forest becomes a land of unexplored adventures. Over 330
miles of snowmobile trails provide snowmobilers access to 1,500
lakes, scenic woodlands, and frozen wetlands. Trails connect
to nearly 200 miles of routes surrounding the Forest.
The Soo Line trail, an old railroad grade extending from Cass
Lake to Moose Lake, is the longest motorized recreation trail
in Minnesota. Snowmobilers may also travel
on unplowed National Forest roads unless posted closed to recreational
motor vehicle use. Cross-country travel off of Forest
roads is prohibited. Snowmobiles must be operated
in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. |
A Chippewa National Forest map is helpful
to identify designated Forest roads and trails. Maps for specific
snowmobile trails are available from county offices, the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and National Forest offices.
Most snowmobile trails are grant-in-aid trails managed and
maintained by snowmobile clubs. The Grant-in-Aid Program is
a cooperative effort between the Minnesota DNR, local governments,
local snowmobile organizations, and private landowners. Funded through
snowmobile registration fees and gas taxes, the grant-in-aid program
helps local groups and clubs develop and maintain trails. Taconite,
Heartland and the Paul Bunyan are state trails maintained
and groomed by the Minnesota DNR. Comments on trails can be directed
to State and local trail coordinators. Trails cross Federal,
State, and Tribal owned lands. If you tread lightly on the
environment, are courteous to others, respect private property and
obey the laws, you are contributing to the positive image of snowmobiling.
By driving safe, smart and legal, you protect the future of your
sport.
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TRAIL NAME
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MILES
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GROOMED
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LINEAR
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DESCRIPTION
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Eagle Loop
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12
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l
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l
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Connects the Soo Line trail to the West Shore of Lake Winnie.
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Winnie
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28
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l
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l
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Links the Soo Line trail to the Dam on the South Shore of
Lake Winnie.
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Soo Line
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49
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l
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l
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Longest motorized recreation trail going from Cass Lake,
Minnesota to Moose Lake, Minnesota.
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Avenue of Pines
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23
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l
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l
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Links the Squaw Lake trail to the Winnie Dam Recreation
area.
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Ditch Bank
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15
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Deer River, Minnesota to the Avenue of Pines.
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Pipe Line
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14
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l
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l
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Connects the Soo Line to Lake Winnie.
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Bowstring
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48
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Marcell, Minnesota to Squaw Lake,
Minnesota.
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Cameron
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5
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l
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l
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Connects the Marcell North trail to the Taconite trail.
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Marcell North
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8.5
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Marcell, Minnesota to Big Fork, Minnesota.
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Marcell South
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8.5
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l
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l
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Connects Marcell, Minnesota to the Suomi snowmobile trail.
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Suomi
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8
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l
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l
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This trail connects to the Taconite trail in Grand Rapids,
Minnesota.
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Spider Lake
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2.5
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l
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l
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Connects to the Marcell South trail.
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Taconite Trail
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3
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Ely, Minnesota
with three miles crossing the Chippewa National Forest.
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Triville
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19
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l
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l
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Connects Longville, Minnesota to Federal Dam, Minnesota.
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Paul Bunyan
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20
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l
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l
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A State trail going from Brainerd to Bemidji, Minnesota.
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Eagle Country
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6.5
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l
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l
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Connects Remer, Minnesota to Outing, Minnesota.
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Lost Girl
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19
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Longville, Minnesota to Remer, Minnesota.
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Heartland
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10.5
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l
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l
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A state trail from Park Rapids, Minnesota to Cass Lake,
Minnesota.
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Chipp Connector
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24
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l
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l
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Connects Walker, Minnesota to Longville, Minnesota.
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Sno Way
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8
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l
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l
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Trail goes from Walker, Minnesota to Pine River, Minnesota.
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Blue Ox Trail
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6*
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l
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l
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The trail will take you from Bemidji, Minnesota to International
Falls, Minnesota. *The trail is longer but only 6 miles
crosses the Chippewa National Forest.
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Northland Trail
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6
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l
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l
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Connects Bemidji, Minnesota to Blackduck, Minnesota.
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