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Alborn-Pengilly ATV Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | St. Louis County, Itasca County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 39-mile trail follows an old abandoned railroad grade between the cities of Pengilly and Alborn. The trail is open to motorized use between the months of April through November 30.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | must not exceed distance of 20 inches |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for operators under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pengilly, MN | ||
| From: Grand Rapids, MN
1) Take US-169 East about 18 miles 2) Turn right (south) on SR-65, continue .5 miles 3) Trailhead is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | MN DNR (218) 263-5367 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Contact Info | Range Riders ATV Club, Inc P.O. Box 107 Nashwauk, MN 55769 (218) 885-3132 maxandannamae@mchsi.com |
| Contact Info | Minnesota DNR License Bureau 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 (888) 665-4236 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 39 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1250 to 1300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Iron Country Traders (218) 885-3262 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Swan Lake Sinclair (218) 885-3806 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Swan Lake Campground (218) 885-3385 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (W) | Prarie Lake Campground & RV Park (218) 326-8486 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Kom-On-In Recreational Area (218) 245-3382 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Swan Lake Campground (218) 885-3385 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Iron Country Traders (218) 885-3262 |
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