Can any MN riders give me some pointers for riding in or near the Nemadji. We are looking to get muddy which shouldn't be a problem this time of year. Thanks.

 

Check the MNDNR site before you go. Many of the trails are closed until the middle of May due to the sensitive conditions. Some of the trails might be open. You can also check with the DNR office in Moose Lake to get a status of trail openings/closures in that area.

 

ibuglem,

Welcome to the forums,

hopefully you are up for coming if the Minnesota riders on here do get together and go for a ride this spring.

 

Heck yeah! We spent quite a few weekends at snake river last year. And we have a hunting shack close to the Nemadji but haven't spent much time riding there. Thanks for the welcome.

 

here's the link to the DNR site for trail closures.

Keep in mind that the trails can close at anytime. It would be a good idea to call the regional office before you go.

 

I'm interested in riding the Nemadji and st croix forest trails soon, can anyone tell me where i can pick up trail passes, and where the best trailheads with parking are, coming from western wisconsin??? Are these trails also suitible for my boys riding mini's??? I may plan a secnd trip and take them along. Thanks for the help! Dan.

 

MN hasnt gotten around to screwing the neighbors yet....if you have a wi dnr sticker, thats all you need.
Theres a parking lot in danbury wi, about 3 blocks west of the casino, where the gandy dancer trail comes into town. Park there, and just ride north, and over the bridge into mn, and the st croix trail will be on the left, about 4 miles north.
Theres a campground at nemadji, and you can park there. Theres also a small parking area on hwy 23, just south of the ericson township road, if you park there, follow the trail to the west behind the lot, and itll go down some alleys, and end up on that ericson township road. Its legal to ride that road, into nemadji. Keep it under 20 mph, stay on the road,and dont go in the ditches, and the people who live along it will appreciate it.
If the little ones are driving minis, try to go on a weekday, and youll have the whole trail to yourself. The weekends, have lots of faster riders, and it can get kind of tense having the little ones, and maniacs, on the same trail. Make sure you have an adult in front, and behind them, and it should be ok. Another good spot for taking kids, is general andrews, its pretty open and not heavily used.
The mn dnr website has maps.MN dnr site

 

Thanks for all your help! We still haven't gone but plan to soon!