OHV Trail Detail
Iron Range OHV State Recreation Area West Unit
At 2,700 acres, the Expansion Site is over twice the size of the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area, East Unit, also known as just "Gilbert." The core trail winds it's way through upland and wetland natural landscapes with native Minnesota forests and rock ledges. There are picnic areas and overlooks to take a break and enjoy the view. These trails are provided and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
*Please note some trails are still under development and construction and signed as open or closed to public riding.
Winter use:A Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trail passes through the West Unit connecting Virginia to the East Range Snowmobile trail system. OHV Trails are not groomed or maintained in the winter. OHV's are not allowed on the groomed snowmobile trail.
The State Recreation Area has reduced staffing hours in the winter. The parking lot is plowed and a portable toilet is available through the winter.
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Location
St. Louis County
From Gilbert, go east on Highway 135 to the IROHVSRA entrance on Enterprise Trail.
- 5150 Enterprise Trail, Gilbert, MN 55741
- 218-735-3831
Vehicles allowed
ATV Class I & II allowed on designated trails
OHM OHM's allowed on designated trails
ORV ORV's, including SXS over 65", allowed on designated trails
When open
Spring Mixed Conditions - Soft snow, ice melt/run off, soft trails. Ruts, rocks and obstacles may still hidden under snow cover. We recommend you stay the trail and ride responsibly. Use caution and remember your recovery gear.
Normal season:
Daily 8:00am to Sunset.
Closed in November for Rifle Deer Season (Trails closed to vehicle traffic).
Difficulty & trail length
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more difficult
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Trails ratings are indicated by: Green Circles = Easy, Blue Squares = Intermediate, Black Diamonds = Difficult or Expert
5 miles
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