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No Dirt Bikes Allowed
Notice: The Thistledew ATV Trail trail system does not permit dirt bike riding.
That's pretty lame, but please respect the rules and find another spot to ride.
That's pretty lame, but please respect the rules and find another spot to ride.
Dirtbikes are not allowed on this trail system, which offers about 25 miles of routes through rolling hills of mature pine and aspen forests. The trails are managed for ATV and horseback riding and are mostly novice-friendly. The trail system is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts.
The trails are open to ATVs and UTVs with a maximum width of 65 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. The trails are open from late spring through the end of November. Camping is allowed in some areas. A Minnesota trail pass is required for non-residents.Dirt Bike Trail System
Thistledew ATV Trail
AKA: Buttonbox Lake, Crumb Lake, Valley River Forest Road, Perch Lake, Five Island Lake, Rum Lake, Thistledew Lake, Mirror Lake, Little Moose Lake, Lac La Bijou Lake, Roller Coaster Road, Battle Lake, Lost Lake, Island Lake, George Washington State Forest
Celina, MN
Trail System Statistics
Approximate Size
12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
30 miles
Elevation Range
1300 to 1500 ft.
Operating Season
April 1 - November 30
About Thistledew ATV Trail
Dirtbikes are not allowed on this trail system, which offers about 25 miles of routes through rolling hills of mature pine and aspen forests. The trails are managed for ATV and horseback riding and are mostly novice-friendly. The trail system is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts. The trails are open to ATVs and UTVs with a maximum width of 65 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. The trails are open from late spring through the end of November. Camping is allowed in some areas. A Minnesota trail pass is required for...
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Terrain Details
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed in developed sites only.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
MN OHV Permit
Official Information
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/trail_detail.html?id=30Operating Season
April 1 - November 30
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