An ATVer's Paradise

If you enjoy snowmobiling and ice fishing, Aitkin County is one of Minnesota's best places to visit. ATVer's will have access to more than 660 miles of ATV/OHM-friendly trails through the scenic and winding landscapes and lakes of the state's Northcentral region.

Explore the Soo Line Trail, which runs along the abandoned Soo Line Rail. It is the backbone of the Northwoods ATV Trail System. It is a family touring trail with limited "mudding" opportunities that enters the southern part of Aitkin County near picturesque Mill Lacs Lake traveling Northwesterly through Aitkin County.  Along the way, riders can easily access various food, fuel, lodging destinations, trail loops, and connectors. 207 miles of connected and well-maintained ATV trails alone traverse Aitkin County’s wilderness across various trail-worthy terrain.

The following trails in Itasca and Aitkin Counties are all accessed to or from the Soo Line Trail.

Trail Features

Riders will be treated to diverse landscapes, from pine and hardwood forests to lowlands, environmentally sensitive crossings, rolling hills, and meadows. The trails are lined with a variety of plant flora and fauna, including various species of wildlife common in this area such as deer, grouse, bear, moose, fox, coyotes, small mammals, and songbirds, a journey worth discovering for those who love the outdoors.

Rest assured, great thought and care went into the engineering and construction of the entire trail system to minimize the impact on the environment as much as possible while maximizing its natural scenic beauty. Geo-blocks and puncheons were used to cross over wetlands rather than disturbing them. Locally sourced wood was used on the puncheons and treads. Materials were stockpiled in remote areas during winter to avoid rutting and damage to plant life.