Two Inlets ATV Trail Proposal Out for Public Review December 7, 2007

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public review and comment on a proposed ATV trail connection in northeastern Becker County. The eight-mile trail, designed to facilitate travel in and around the community of Two Inlets, is intended to be a grant-in-aid (GIA) ATV route open only to ATVs.

The proposal, submitted by the Two Inlets Forest Riders ATV Club (sponsored by Clover Township), includes approximately three miles of new trails that lie primarily within existing county road rights-of-way, and extends GIA status to five additional miles of existing routes within Two Inlets State Forest. If approved, these segments would be added to the 120-mile Forest Riders GIA ATV trail system that is currently maintained by the club.

The ATV trail segments described in the club’s proposal have already undergone a rigorous DNR interdisciplinary review. The project addresses rehabilitation of wetland areas previously impacted by ATV use and the need to ensure safe and sustainable ATV use in this popular riding area. The proposal also considers a number of alternative trail alignments, which are also included on the project map.

The DNR welcomes public perspective on this project proposal. Copies of the proposal and maps are available at www.mndnr.gov. Requests and comments may also be directed to Tim Browning, Regional Trails & Waterways Supervisor, 6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 308-2360, tim.browning@dnr.state.mn.us. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 PM on Friday, January 18, 2008.