In a past life, Appleton was a gravel mine. These days it's a massive, 330-acre OHV park with 20 miles of trails that cater to riders of all skill levels. With technical and beginner-friendly ATV trails, a motocross practice track, rock climbs and a water pit for getting muddy, Appleton Area Recreational Park is a destination for riders in southwestern Minnesota and beyond. The city of Appleton even allows ATVs to travel on select, posted roads.

At a whopping 170 miles, the Fourtown-Grygle is among the state’s longest ATV trails. Much of the trail system follows county roads, ditch banks and existing trails. With generally flat and easy riding, Fourtown-Grygle isn't the most challenging trail in Minnesota—but it's the perfect spot to lay on the gas and test your engine.

With more than 200 miles of trails found within its 92,000-acre boundaries, the Nemadji State Forest is home to one of Minnesota's most extensive and diverse ATV trail systems. Most of the forest roads and trails you'll find at Nemadji are open to all types of OHVs, though some are reserved exclusively for Class 1 ATVs or offroad motorcycles. Southern portions of the forest are havens for gentle hills and easy riding, while its northerly trail sections introduce narrow twists, turns and climbs into the mix.

Following an abandoned railroad line, Soo Line North Trail is Minnesota's ultimate ATV connector. The flat and gentle 48-mile trail connects to the Rabey Line Trail, Blind Lake Connector and Loop, Hill City Trail and Lawler Loops. The trail begins in Remer and ends near Cass Lake. It’s common for riders on this trail to see a variety of forest wildlife species.

Located in the Foot Hills State Forest near Pine River, the 29-mile Spider Lake Trails area is one of Minnesota's most diverse trail networks. Smooth, sandy, rough or rocky; you'll find challenging trails of all kinds at Spider Lake. Because of its diverse array of challenging trails, Spider Lake is a popular place for riders to hone their skills.