UPM Blandin Trail N

Trail Overview

UPM Blandin Trail North area starts from the picnic area overlooking Cook Lake to the parking lot on Shingle Mill Road and Sugar Lake Trail. This section is 9.8 miles long with a travel time of about an hour at an average speed of 11.0 MPH. The trail is easy to follow with changes in scenery from lightly wooded to open areas and wetlands.

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Difficulty

This section is easy and flat converted rail grade. There's no need for 4x4 or even to lock the rear differential. The surface is packed gravel without large rocks. Some of the areas have larger stones in the gravel but they're not an issue. Bridge crossings are well-marked and are about the only areas you need to use extra care and slow down. Some of the bridges in this section do not have side rails since they cross bog areas, deep water, or ditches and may have a curve to them. The rating of 3 is due to the trail width. When meeting others, both parties need to coordinate passing each other in some areas.

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