Ride 200+ miles of MN ATV Trails Right From Your Cabin!
If you’re searching for the best MN ATV trails to explore the Minnesota Northwoods, you’re at the right place. Loon Point Resort is located just north of Grand Rapids, MN, with direct access to over 200 miles of designated trails and forest roads.
Stay, Play & Ride
We have the BEST cabins to STAY in, the BEST lake location to PLAY, and the BEST trails to RIDE. Ride straight from your cabin to great food, drinks, and gas stops, then come back to your cabin to relax and unwind!
Quick Trail Guide (Before You Ride)
📍Direct Trail Access from the resort: From Loon Point Resort, ride the spur (about 1 mile) to the Herb Brandstrom Trails.
📱Download this before you arrive: We highly recommend the Polaris Ride Command app for GPS up here, as cell service can be spotty in the northwoods.
✅Trail rules reminder: ATV’s/OHV’s must be registered, and non-residents need a non-resident trail pass for state or grant-in-aid trails. See MN DNR for more rules & regulations
Where are the Best ATV Trails in MN? Start Right Here
West & North Routes (Antler * Bigfork * Marcell * Forest Roads)
Heading west and north puts you on some of the most favorite, scenic ATV trails with fun “ride-to” destinations and easy trail connections.
📍Trail Options:
🍔FOOD
- Antler Lodge (restaurant & bar), near the resort. Halfway between the resort and Bigforkfor great food & drinks!
- Pizza Parlor – Bigfork. Love their patty melt and pizza!!
- Wilderness Bar for drinks – Bigfork.
- Golf on the Edge for food and drinks – Bigfork
- Timberwolf Inn for amazing food and drinks – Marcell
- The Pine Cone for soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fresh pizza, bakery goods, muffins, rolls, hard Ice cream & more!! – Marcell
- Riley’s Cannibal Junction – South of Talmoon
- Always check the links to the respective Facebook pages for the days and times that these businesses are open.
⛽GAS
- Antler Store for gas, snacks, and a bathroom break.
- Bigfork: Cenex
- Marcell: Frontier Sports
- Talmoon: Little Turtle Lake Store
HOST TIP: We ride ourselves, so we can tell you some of our favorite ‘local secret’ trails to ride and scenic places to stop!!
South & East Routes (Balsam * Little Moose * Side Lake * Forest Roads)
If you’re looking for a short scenic ride, ride the Balsam Trail to the Balsam Store. If your goal is put on miles, head east to the Side Lake area.
📍Trail Options
- Herb Brandstrom – south section
- Bigfork & Balsam Connection Trail (B&B Trail) – south section
- Balsam ATV Trail
- Little Moose Trail
- Forest Roads get you to the Side Lake area. We will give guests a map!
🍔FOOD
- Trailside Restaurant & Bar
- Balsam Store – convenience store
- The Hwy 5
- Riverside Inn
- Bimbo’s Octagon
- Chisholm – several places to eat
⛽GAS
- Balsam Store – convenience store
- Side Lake Store
- Chisholm – several places for gas
❤️Why ATV Riders Love Staying Here❤️
Lakes, trails, and woods – we have it all, right here at Loon Point Resort
- Full Log Cabins with all the comforts of home
- Multiple cabins for big ATV Groups
- Trailer parking right at the resort
- Did we mention – DIRECT ACCESS TO THE TRAILS!!
- A quiet, scenic setting on Wasson Lake.
- Local guidance – we can help you plan your rides!
OTHER LINKS:
Minnesota DNR ATV trail locations map
Loon Point Resort was proud to support the 2024 ATV MN Ride and Rally! As many of you know, John and I LOVE riding all the amazing trails and forest roads located so close to our Resort. Imagine how excited we were to discover that the 2024 Ride and Rally is happening in our backyard!
FAQ’s
Where are the BEST ATV Trails in MN near Grand Rapids, MN?
Some of the best MN ATV trails near Grand Rapids, MN, are in the Bigfork/Marcell area, with trail systems and forest roads that connect for long scenic rides.
Can I ride the ATV trails directly from Loon Point Resort?
Yes! You can ride from the resort to trail connections and explore over 200 miles of designated ATV trails and backwoods forest roads.
Are there scenic ATV trails in Minnesota for fall color rides?
YES! Oh my goodness. If you love fall, the colors, the cool nights, and that autumn smell of the falling leaves, the area is prime for this. This is our FAVORITE time of year!!! ❤️
How long does it take to ride to Bigfork from the resort?
That will depend on how often you stop along the trail. When our friends come up to ride, we typically leave the resort at 10 am and get to the Pizza Parlor in Bigfork around noon. We like to stop often on the trail to chit-chat :-). After lunch at the Pizza Parlor, you can walk across the parking lot to the Wilderness Bar for a drink. On our way back to the resort, we always stop at the Antler Store and Antler Lodge for a bathroom break, a snack, and/or a drink. To support our local businesses! ⭐
Is Loon Point Resort good for ATV groups?
Yes! We are a great home base for group trips with ready-to-ride access, cabin comfort, trailer parking, and lake access.
What are some things I should pack for the ride?
phone * phone charger * snacks * drinks * cooler * sunglasses * first aid * bug spray * dust mask
Is there gas available on the ATV trails?
Yes! Gas is available at stops such as the Antler Store, Bigfork, Marcell, and other towns along the trail system.
Do I need a trail pass to ride ATV trails in Minnesota?
Yes! Minnesota requires OHV’s to be registered, and non-residents need a non-resident trail pass.
What are you waiting for? Book your fun ATV trip TODAY!
ATV Policies
ATV’s/OHV’s are to to ridden in and out of the resort ONLY. Your ATV/OHV is NOT to be used to just drive around the resort with.
