| Alt Names |
Big Aspen Trail, Superior National Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This multi-use recreation area offers about 21 miles of mostly easy to moderate trails, which make it a decent place to take beginners. Trails mainly consist of railroad grades and old forest roads that wind through a scenic pine and hardwood forest. ATV use is allowed from May 1 through November 20.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Virginia, MN |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 47º 39.535' W 92º 34.226' |
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From: Virginia, MN
1) Take US-169 north (US-53) about 7 miles
2) Turn right onto CR-131, continue 1 mile
3) Turn left at T-intersection, continue 2.4 miles
4) Staging area is on the left. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
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| Dates Open |
May 1 - Nov 20 |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
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| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Superior National Forest - Lauraentian Ranger District
318 Forestry Rd.
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-8800
laurentian@fs.fed.us
www.fs.fed.us.
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
7 |
| Miles Of Trail |
21 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1300 to 1500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Virginia, MN |
| Gasoline |
Virginia, MN |
| Diesel |
Virginia, MN |
| Water |
Virginia, MN |
| RV Hookup |
Virginia, MN |
| RV Disposal |
Virginia, MN |
| Campground |
Virginia, MN |
| Conv Store |
Virginia, MN |
| Swim Area |
Virginia, MN |
| Water Body |
Virginia, MN |
| Boat Ramp |
Virginia, MN |
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