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Stony Spur ATV Trail
Sunday, November 30, 2025
| Other Names | Tomahawk Trail, Superior National Forest, Birch Lake, Stony River, Chow Lake, Denley Lake, Beaver Hut Lake, Baird Lake, Snake River, August Lake, Dunnigan Lake, Slate Lake, Harris Lake Creek |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This 26 mile trail is open to ATV use during the summer and snowmobiles during the winter. Trail is mainly a graded road that winds through a scenic mixed hardwood and evergreen forest and by numerous ponds, creeks and rivers and eventually leads to a shelter area. Wildlife consists of wolves, deer and black bear. Birch Lake RV Park offers direct trail access.
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 (96 dB) | OHMs not to exceed distance of 20 inches, ATVs 99dB at 20 inches |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| 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 | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Babbitt, MN | ||
| From: Duluth, MN
1) Take US-53 North about 60 miles 2) Turn right (north-east) on SR-169, continue 6.2 miles 3) Turn right (east) on CR-21, continue about 20 miles toward town of Babbitt 4) Continue past golf course on the right (south). Parking is next to the softball field or continue east about 3 miles to Birch Lake RV Park. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Superior National Forest - Kawishiwi Ranger District 1393 Highway 169 Ely, MN 55731 (218) 365-7600 mailroom_r9_superior@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| 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 | 26 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | All | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | On Site | Blomberg's Convenience Store (218) 827-2499 |
| Diesel | On Site | Blomberg's Convenience Store (218) 827-2499 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Birch Lake RV Park (218) 827-2342 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Birch Lake RV Park (218) 827-2342 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Birch Lake RV Park (218) 827-2342 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Birch Lake RV Park (218) 827-2342 |
 Conv Store | On Site | Blomberg's Convenience Store (218) 827-2499 |
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