twisty pine trails— a local favorite, especially midweek when traffic is light.
You can top fuel off in Pillager before heading south on Trail 258 past Lake Alexander and into Randall. This stretch mixes open cruising with wooded runs that keep the ride lively.
Cross the river at Camp Ripley and, if time permits, stop at the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum. From there, follow Trail 258 back to the Soo Line and west to your starting point.
DETROIT LAKES NORTHERN LOOP; LAKE COUNTRY
This trail has multiple food / fuel options and can be as short as 30 miles or up to 120 miles with a mix of ditch, tight woods, and lake crossings.
A good place to start is on the east edge of town at the Detroit Lakes Technical College where the Cenex station has fuel and trail maps. Heading east on Trail 300 to Cotton Lake where you can either stay north on trail 300 or head east toward trail 400.
Trail 400 will take you along the east side of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to Ice Cracking Lodge, which is a great food / fuel stop. Trail 400 goes north and eventually
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