Trail Designations Imposed by Minnesota Legislature
January, 2007

The Minnesota Legislature has directed the DNR to regulate motor vehicle use on Forestry lands under one of three classification frameworks:

1) Closed—Forest roads are open to highway-licensed motor vehicles, and OHVs are not permitted, except on frozen public waters.

2) Limited—where motor vehicle use is permitted on forest roads and those trails specifically designated for certain types of motorized uses.

3) Managed—where motor vehicle use is permitted on all forest roads and trails unless posted closed.