Moose River Connector Trail

Total Miles
5.4

Elevation

424.52 ft

Duration

0.33 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

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Trail Overview

Moose River Connector Trail is mapped from the Soo Line North Trail to the Pikus Forest Road at the Aitkin / Cass County line. This section is 5.6 miles long and takes about 20 minutes with an average speed of 15.5 MPH including the time it took for trail pictures. About a mile SW of the Soo Line the trail splits north or south then rejoins so either route gets you to the same place. North is about 1.5 miles and south is slightly shorter at 1 mile.

Photos of Moose River Connector Trail

Moose River Connector Trail
Moose River Connector Trail

Difficulty

Easy trail, some lowland areas have minor puddles but were no issue to cross when mapped. Trail width is the only reason for the difficulty rating of 2.

Technical Rating

2

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Access Description

This trip started from the Emily ATV parking lot on Bloomquist Drive and South Bay Drive just east of Minnesota State Highway 6 at mile marker 32. (North side of Bloomquist Dr. just north of Sweets N Such Ice Cream and gift shop.) To make the most room for trailers, signs are posted as a reminder to angle park, plenty of room just be respectful of the Emily city-owned grass as you load and unload your ATV. From the Soo Line North area, Swatara has parking at 610th Street (County Road 7) and 389th Ave. MAP 46.89550, -93.67367. Also From the Soo Line North area, Shovel Lake has parking near 650th Street (Aitkin County Road 67) and 426th Place: 46.95773, -93.75406.

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