There's no better way to see the Chippewa National Forest than on a trail. Hike and view spring wildflowers, bike along a tranquil wetland, hunt grouse on a hunter/walking trail, or ski through winter woods. The Chippewa National Forest has designated over 160 miles of hiking trails through Northern Minnesota. The hiking trails listed are for nonmotorized use unless otherwise noted. All National Forest System lands are open to camping. A number of primitive campsites are located along the trail routes. We ask that you pack out all that you bring in and help maintain the Forest for all those that follow. |
Trail Name |
Miles |
Location |
Map |
Camp- sites |
Groomed |
Comments |
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B1 |
1 |
6.5 mi. south of Blackduck on Co. 39 |
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B2 |
3 |
2 mi. east of Tenstrike on Forest Road 2419 |
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Hunter/walking trail, ski tour and snowmobiling |
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B3 |
Elmwood Island |
.5 |
7 mi. north of Alvwood in Island Lake |
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Boat access only |
B4 |
.5 |
3 mi. north of Dora Lake on Forest Road 2240 |
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Large red and white pine |
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B5 |
10 |
8 mi. south of Tenstrike on County Road 307 |
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Hunter/walking trail, ski touring |
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B6 |
6 |
10 mi. south of Blackduck at Webster Lake Campground |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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C1 |
4 |
4 mi. east of Cass Lake in
the Norway Beach Recreation Area |
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Paved biking and hiking |
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C2 |
6 |
2 mi. east of Cass Lake on Star Island |
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Boat or over-the-ice access only. |
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C3 |
6 |
3 mi. east of Pennington on Forest Road 2172 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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D1 |
Cut Foot Sioux |
22 |
18 mi. NW of Deer River on Hwy. 46 |
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Follows Continental Divide |
D2 |
12 |
14 mi. SE of Deer River on Hwy. 46 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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D3 |
Simpson Creek |
13 |
18 mi. NW of Deer River on Hwy. 46 |
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Eagle,osprey and loon viewing |
D4 |
2 |
7 mi. north of Remer on Forest Road 2112 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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M1 |
5 |
9 mi. NW of Marcell on Forest Road 2423 |
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Hunter/walking trail, rolling glacial topography |
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M2 |
Miller Lake |
8 |
13 mi. south of Marcell off Hwy. 38 |
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Hiking, geological site |
M3 |
3 |
17 mi. north of Grand Rapids on County 49 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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M4 |
9 |
15 mi. SW of Bigfork on Forest Road 2402 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
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M5 |
Suomi Hills |
21 |
15 mi. north of Grand Rapids on State 38 |
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Rolling hills and lakes, semiprimitive, nonmotorized |
M6 |
5 |
16 mi. south of Marcell on County 335 |
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Hiking, skiing, historic site |
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W1 |
County Road 50 |
8 |
6 mi. south of Walker on County 50 |
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Hunter/walking trail |
W2 |
12 |
5 mi. SW of Longville on County 5 |
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Hunter/walking trail, ski touring |
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W3 |
Heartland |
50 |
Trailhead 1 mi. south of Walker on County 12 |
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State trail, paved biking, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling |
W4 |
Lake Erin |
1 |
5 mi. south of Walker on Hwy. 371 |
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Great for families, viewing wildlife by lakes and wetlands |
W5 |
68 |
Corridor runs 3 mi. south of Walker to 7 mi. SE of Remer |
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National Scenic Trail from New York to North Dakota |
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W6 |
Shingobee |
6 |
5 mi. south of Walker on County 34 |
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National recreation trail, rolling hills and scenic vistas |
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