Snowmobile stud restrictions on state trails

State law (M.S. 84.8712) regarding the use of metal traction devices (a.k.a. "studs") on paved public trails reads: "A person may not use a snowmobile with metal traction devices on a paved public trail that is designated closed to such use by a local government with jurisdiction over the trail or on a paved state trail or any portion of a paved state trail that is designated closed to such use by the commissioner."

The table and the map on this page lists all developed State Trails, and provides information on allowed snowmobile uses. Please note that paved trails administered by local units of government are also subject to the metal traction device prohibition law. Check with the local trail administrator for use restrictions.

For more detailed information refer to a snowmobile map of the area you plan to ride or call the DNR Information Center for the most up-to-date trail information at 1-888-MINNDNR (1-888-646-6367).

Stud restrictions map

State Trails	Stud Restriction Status	Details
David Dill/Arrowhead	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Blazing Star	N/A	Entire length of trail not open to snowmobiles.
C.J. Ramstad /North Shore	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Casey Jones	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Central Lakes	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Cuyuna Lakes	Not restricted	Open, not groomed in winter. Parallel trail is groomed for snowmobiles.
Douglas	Fully restricted	Alternate routes on restricted areas: All snowmobiles must run on parallel trails. No snowmobiling is allowed on paved surfaces.
Gateway	N/A	Entire length of trail not open to snowmobiles.
Gitchi-Gami	N/A	Entire length of trail not open to snowmobiles.
Glacial Lakes	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Goodhue Pioneer	Partially restricted	North segment, from Red Wing to Hay Creek, all snowmobiles must run on parallel trail. South segment, from Zumbrota heading north for 4.5 miles, snowmobiles with or without studs are allowed.
Great River Ridge	Fully restricted	Parallel trail adjacent to paved trail from County Road 9 to Elgin (8 miles). Northern 5 miles of developed trail from Elgin to Plainview has a grant-in-aid trail that closely parallels paved trail.
Harmony-Preston Valley	N/A	Entire length of trail not open to snowmobiles.
Heartland	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Luce Line	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Matthew Lourey	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Mill Towns	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Minnesota Valley	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Paul Bunyan	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Root River	Fully restricted	Alternate routes in restricted areas: No parallel trail available, except for a very short segment between Lanesboro and Whalan. General use: Because the Root River Trail is predominately a non-motorized trail, snowmobiles are not allowed on the paved surface of the trail.
Sakatah Singing Hills	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Shooting Star	N/A	Entire length of trail not open to snowmobiles.
Taconite	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.
Willard Munger	Not restricted	Entire length of trail open to snowmobiles.