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Tower Multi Use Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | St. Louis County, Vermilion Lake |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (closed indefinitely) |
While not a major OHV destination, this trail is located next to Lake Vermilion, voted as one of the top 10 most beautiful lakes in the United States. The trail connects the town of Tower to McKinley Campground and a public beach.
The area offers numerous camping and boating opportunities, and highlights include primitive campsites and picnic areas located on Hinsdale Island that can only be accessed by a boat. For a unique camping opportunity rent an entire island! Nearby Soudan Underground Mine State Park offers visitors daily tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | OHMs not to exceed distance of 20 inches, ATVs 99dB at 20 inches |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for operators under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Tower, MN | ||
| From: Duluth, MN
1) Take US-53 North about 65 miles 2) Turn right (east) on SR-169, continue 21 miles 3) Turn left (north) on Poplar Street, continue .2 miles to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | City of Tower 602 Main Street Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-4070 info@cityoftower.com cityoftower.com |
| Contact Info | Minnesota DNR License Bureau 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 (888) 665-4236 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1450 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Vermilion Tackle Company (218) 753-2181 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Vermilion Tackle Company (218) 753-2181 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | McKinley Park Campground (218) 753-5921 or (218) 780-6860 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | McKinley Park Campground (218) 753-5921 or (218) 780-6860 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | McKinley Park Campground (218) 753-5921 or (218) 780-6860 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | McKinley Park Campground (218) 753-5921 or (218) 780-6860 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Vermilion Tackle Company (218) 753-2181 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS