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Appleton Area Recreation OHV Park, a 330-acre facility, offers 29 miles of trails and two motocross practice tracks. The terrain is varied, ranging from narrow technical trails and rolling hills to play areas and sand dunes. The park is a mix of hardpack, loose dirt, and rocks, with some mud after it rains. It is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts.
The park is open year-round, and all vehicle types are permitted, including motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and Jeeps. The city of Appleton is OHV-friendly, allowing travel on posted roads. Camping is not permitted at the park, but amenities like food and gas are available in town. A Minnesota trail pass is required for non-residents.Dirt Bike Trail System
Appleton Area Recreation OHV Park
AKA: Swift County OHV Park, Appleton OHV Park
Appleton, MN
🏁 MX TrackOff-Road TrailsPlay AreaDry Lake Area
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
330 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
20 miles
Elevation Range
1100 to 1150 ft.
Operating Season
daily dawn-dusk
About Appleton Area Recreation OHV Park
Appleton Area Recreation OHV Park, a 330-acre facility, offers 29 miles of trails and two motocross practice tracks. The terrain is varied, ranging from narrow technical trails and rolling hills to play areas and sand dunes. The park is a mix of hardpack, loose dirt, and rocks, with some mud after it rains. It is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts. The park is open year-round, and all vehicle types are permitted, including motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and Jeeps. The city of Appleton is OHV-friendly, allowing travel on posted...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Few
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
Little
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
Many
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
Few
Berms
Few
Pits
Few
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
Few
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 regularly maintained, visibly marked, and rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
MN OHV Permit
Official Information
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/trail_detail.html?id=4Operating Season
daily dawn-dusk
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