Nemadji to County Road 3

Trail Overview

Nemadji to Carlton County Road 3 on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 9.4 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 16.4 MPH. This converted rail grade is raised enough that it sheds water very well. Even on a rainy day or after several days of rain, water on the trail is minimal. It's a great trail to run if you are in the area during a wet period or springtime. (Please note the wet area bypass option in the technical rating.)

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Difficulty

The section is easy, flat converted rail grade. A small area may be bypassed in wet weather to avoid trail damage at Mile Post 156 near the Blackhoof River. The original rail grade ends at the Carlton County Road 103 trail crossing. The trail takes the road ditch along the southeast side of Carlton County Road 6 for about 1.6 miles before the trail crosses County Road 6 and resumes the original rail grade. This section also has an area where beavers have attempted to reclaim the trail, but since the rail grade is such a solid base, the water on the top of the trail is not an issue. If you encounter this type of trail flooding, please ensure no washout events happened prior to your arrival and are now covered by standing water. The remaining surface is packed gravel without large rocks. Some of the areas have larger stones in the gravel but are not an issue. Do pay attention to the edge of the trail, as it can have steep banks since it is converted rail grade. Bridge crossings are well marked and are the only other areas where you need to use extra care and slow down.

Technical Rating