Located in the Land O' Lakes State Forest, the three "Loops" of the Moose River Trails - Plantation, Wren and Cedar Lake -  follow gently-rolling terrain through dense woods and around small lakes and ponds. Some of the trails originate from past logging roads and provide a smooth, relatively flat ride, ideal for novice riders, but there are long stretches of tight and technical trail that will keep the experienced rider happy as well. This scenic area is the start of the great pine forests of Northern Minnesota. The trail is maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Winter Use: Trails are open in the winter for ATV use.  Draper Road, and the ATV Parking Lot, are plowed all winter long.  The Plantation and Wren Lake loops are groomed once a good base is present.  The Cedar Lake loop will be left natural for those with an adventurous nature!

Starting in Emily, just north of Sweets N Such, the "A" trail will follow the MN State Highway 6 ditch to Mill Road, where it turns east towards Ruth Lake.  At the Ruth Lake Landing you will take the -B- trail north for approx 2.5 miles, then take the A-B Connector trail west back to the -A- trail in the Hwy 6 ditch. Head north to Outing.  In Outing the trail turns east along Cass County Road 58 for approximately 1/3 mile, where it will turn north following Sunset Hill Road. The "A" trail turns into the woods approximately two miles north on Sunset Hill Road where it will connect to the southern part of the Wren Loop on the Moose River Trail.

Starting at the intersection of MN State Highway 6 and Mill Road, (approximately 2.5 miles north of Emily) the "B" Trail heads east along Mill Road before turning northeast at the intersection of Mill Road and the Ruth Lake Public Water Access Parking area. *please note - ATV parking or unloading is prohibited on the Ruth Lake Public Water Access. The "B" Trail will continue northeast past Morrison Lake, jogging one mile east on Cass County Road 58, then following rolling terrain before turning south and exiting back out onto Cass Cty. Rd 58. The trail route will follow the county road going east past the Egg Lake Rd. entrance, and then turn north before joining with the Pikus Forest Road. The trail route will continue north until it intersects with the east portion of the Cedar Lake Loop of the Moose River ATV Trails. A kiosk will be noticeable at this intersection.

A small connector trail labeled "AB" will allow the ATV rider to travel from the "A" Trail to the "B" Trail along Papoose Road.

"The Emily Blind Lake ATV Trail is a 16-mile multi-use trail connecting the Emily Outing ATV trails with the Blind Lake Connector ATV trail and the Northwoods regional trail system. From the east and the City of Emily, the trail winds its way around Lake Emily and then travels through the tall red pines of the Emily State Forest. You will cross above a wetland on a 200-foot elevated bridge, ride over 2200 feet of wooden boardwalk, and pass through low areas and black spruce swamps. The trail is heavily wooded, and winds its way through the forests of rural Crow Wing and Aitkin counties. Use the Selfie Station at mile marker 7 to capture your ride."

Parking/Unloading: Riders are encouraged to park and unload at five designated trail parking areas marked by an Information Kiosk.

Emily, MN: 2 blocks east of Hwy 6, behind the Log Cabin Bar and the City of Emily Municipal Park in the old Bungalow Restaurant parking lot
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Emily, MN: Just north of Sweets N' Such on Old Hwy 6
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Pickled Loon Saloon: approximately 4 miles north of Emily
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Outing, MN: 1/4 mile east on Cass County 58
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Draper Road: west side of Moose River Trail, approximately 7 miles north of Outing
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Pikus Forest Road: east side of Moose River Trail at intersection of Cedar Lake Loop and Pikus Forest Road
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