Paul Bunyan South River Rd

Total Miles
5.0

Elevation

483.44 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Really nice cruising trail with some rocks and roots but overall tame. The trail widens and narrows to about the size of a SxS. Some technical spots on other trails to access this one from the parking lots but this trail is good fun with nice views of water and northern Minnesota forest. General Note on Trail Riding in MN: Many trails heavily change in difficulty depending on the time of the year, weather conditions, and proximity to the trailhead. These areas have lots of birch trees which will routinely drop over trails. Many local clubs tend to the trails but there may be obstacles that come up if there was a thunderstorm the week prior. Rain and snow can also heavily change the trails as often rutted trails get more washed out, puddles become deeper, mud is stickier, and rocks/roots become slippery. The time of year can also dramatically change the landscape. Some trails that seem wide open after fall can be very dense and narrow before leaves begin to fall. Once birch leaves have fallen, trails become unpredictable as everything is covered by the leaves except larger obstacles. I have also seen a black bear once so it may be advantageous to carry some bear spray as a precaution but for many years it only happened once and just by dumpsters.

Photos of Paul Bunyan South River Rd

Paul Bunyan South River Rd
Paul Bunyan South River Rd

Difficulty

On this trail you will find dirt, rock, some roots, and some sand.

Technical Rating

2

Access Description

There is a nearby campground called Stompin' Grounds you can stay at and ride out of otherwise there is an official trailhead and plenty of dispersed camping throughout the state forest.

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