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Posted by: GrizzlyJim
There are only a few trails open in the winter, I'll ride the Gander Dancer over by Danbury if it's not too cold out. There is a trail up by Brainerd that's open all year, the Ripley, but it's pretty much ditches from what I hear. There is alot of ditch riding along 169 by Elk River which is pretty close to you.
Posted by: GrizzlyJim
As far as I know the ditches are always fair game in MN, especially when there's no snow. I'd yield right of way to sleds if there were snow though.
Posted by: trailboss450
Hey Perry!
Sorry to hear about your Cat. Glad to hear there were no injuries. It's a lot easier to buy parts for the Cat than for the kids!
We went up to Danbury a couple weeks ago. Took us about 2+ hours to get there because 35 was so icy. Saw several spinouts into the ditch and at least 2 rollovers. I was afraid to stop for fear of being hit myself. After 10 AM everything melted and it turned into a great day. I was hoping to run into and meet WhoDat who was also going up. We never did find them, and I read that he had some misfortune himself requiring self healing and purchasing parts. I hope things are getting better there.
We found that there are ample trails but we did run into several No ATV signs. One of the locals told me that the signs just had not been taken down yet? We were not sure if the info was correct so we didnt chance it. Anyway we parked at the Hillside (with the owners permission) and they gave us maps. Nice people and food wasnt bad either.
CYA Later.....and don't forget to help me out on the "other forum"
Posted by: LEP7MM
correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the ditches closed this time of year also?
Posted by: Pechmial
MN DNR Trails list
You're only an hour or so away from Red Top, which is an excellent riding area. Closed at the moment, though.
Posted by: Pechmial
You're probably only a couple hours from Nemadji. Never rode there but I hear it's nice and I believe it's open year around in parts. I generally ride the Tri-County ATV park in winters (only an hour from me, maybe an hour and a half from you heading down 94 to 35). It's not as fun as trails, but is better than ditches.
Won't be riding there any time soon, though. An accident there last weekend left the rider's ok, but with $500 damage to my Cat. Need a new bumper, headlight and, most importantly, radiator. Oh well, just the cost of having fun, I suppose.
Posted by: Pechmial
Yes, it could have been worse. While I'd given the two novices who were on the Cat's safety instructions, I neglected to mention the obvious things like "slow down if you don't know what's on the other side of that hill." Unfortunately, the two machines met rather abruptly that way. My Bro's 375 only busted a headlight ($75), mine, as I mentioned, didn't fare so well. Both the riders, however, escaped without injury and are eager to ride again, though a little more wisely.
Posted by: Pechmial
Mudboger, obviously I won't be riding for a while, but when I get the cat fixed I'd like to check the Danbury area out (got a sister in Barron). Where do you park to ride? Is there an official "Trailhead?" Are there maps?
Posted by: Luecker
As far as ditches go there is an agricultural zone, I think Hwy 10 is the border, everything south is ag. Road ditches in the ag zone are closed from April 1 to August 1.
Posted by: MinnesotaRIPPER
Hey Pechmail,
I think I seen you two years ago in the Sink Hole at Red Top and I got some picutures of you in it with your bard new Cat 375.
Heres the link: My Site
It sucks that they filled it in now that I finally got a machine that could make it though.
Posted by: mudboger
whereisthemud,come on over to danbury all the trails are open in the winter. there are hundreds of miles of trails around here.we try to ride every weekend,its not to far a drive for ya(maby 2hrs 100 to 110 mi) your welcome to come with,just give a shout....later BTW we are going on a ride sunday if you feel like driving that far........later again
Posted by: mudboger
its not a park just lots of state land with lots of trails.i have never seen a website but that dosent mean there isnt one.i lived up there for 6 years so i know most the thails and laws.feel free to ask if you have any more?s....later
Posted by: mudboger
I park at my place but there is good parking at the fishbowl bar about 1mile north of danbury.there is also parking on the gandy in town.there is no trailhead as there would be like 40 of them there are trails all over.the local merchants have maps, in the winter all the sled trails are open to atvs also...later
Posted by: mudboger
cool,We try to ride most weekends I think we'll be going again next weekend.give me a shout when you want to go.....later
Posted by: rls1767
I found out that as long as there is no snow, trails may be open. Contact the area DNR office. We rode the spider lake trail just north of Motley on Hwy 64 after the close date. DNR said OK, since there was no snow.
Rich
Posted by: whereisthemud
I just got a Prairie 650 and am wondering of any areas to ride in MN. Specifically I live in Big Lake, MN about half way between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. I am doing searches as well but just looking for more input.
Thanks...
Posted by: whereisthemud
Thanks for the reply Pechmial. I found that list and will definately have to check out those places when they reopen. Looking to go somewhere tomorrow. Will probably just ride the ditches for now.
Posted by: whereisthemud
As far as I know the ditches are open all year. I am still checking on everything though. Sorry to hear about the accident Pechmial but sounds like it could have been much worse.
Posted by: whereisthemud
Is danbury an offroad park? Do you have a link to a website they have? I am assuming it is Danbury, WI. Thanks.....
Posted by: whereisthemud
mudboger - We will have to hook up sometime to ride. I grew up in WI, around the River Falls area mostly. Lots of relatives around Baldwin.
