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Huntersville State Forest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Huntersville State Forest, Minnesota |
| Last Known Status | Open |
The Huntersville State Forest offers about 59 miles of narrow single track motorcycle trails. There are a few miles open to ATVs but this trail system caters to dirt bike riders.
The area offers two trailheads (Huntersville East and Huntersville West) which are connected by a linear ATV trail that follows the highway. Huntersville Campground is located in the southern portion of the forest and has access to a couple loops. Dual sport motorcycles can make the most of the area since there are sections of forest roads that can only be traveled by street legal machines.
All trails are marked and rated for difficulty and occasional enduro events are hosted by the Twin Cities Trail Riders.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during spring thaw and deer hunting season. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Summer camping limited to 14 days. Between second Sunday in September and the first Saturday in May, camping is limited to 21 days. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $17.00 RV: $17.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Shell City and Huntersville Landing Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Menahga, MN | ||
| From: Park Rapids, MN
For Huntersville Staging Area - East: 1) Take US-71 South about 4 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto MN-87, continue about 4 miles 3) Turn right (south) onto County 6/Lake Street, continue about 4 miles 4) Turn left (east) onto 380th Street, continue about 7 miles. Staging area is on the right (south). For For Huntersville Staging Area - West: 5) Head east on 380th Street about 4 miles 6) Staging area is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Huntersville State Forest (612) 965-8618 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Contact Info | Twin Cities Trail Riders 8051 W 195th Street Jordan, MN 55352 (651) 482-8181 info@tctrailriders.org www.tctrailriders.org |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 33,964 acres (53 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 59 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1300 to 1400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Menahga, MN | |
| Diesel | Menahga, MN | |
 Water | Menahga, MN | |
 RV Hookup | Menahga, MN | |
 RV Disposal | Menahga, MN | |
| Campground | Menahga, MN | |
 Conv Store | Menahga, MN |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS