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A inactive mining area becomes Minnesota's first OHV Recreation Area

The City of Gilbert host the honors of being the first OHVRA in the state of Minnesota.
The site includes approximately 1,200 acres in northern St. Louis County.  This site features over 30 miles of recreational trails, scramble areas, training and special events facilities for use by off road motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATV) and 4x4 jeeps and trucks. 
All vehicles will be inspected upon arrival for state regulation compliance. All off-road vehicles must comply with safety and noise requirements and display current off highway vehicle registration.

 

Activities and Special Events
Is your club or organization interested in holding a event at the OHVRA Park?
Please contact:
Mr. Bob Chance- Park Manager
or The City of Gilbert

4x4 Rock Crawl and Obstacle Course
Tough- Truck Competitions
Sand/Mud Drags
Hill Climbs
Motorcycle Races
Observed Trials
Snowmobile Events
Bicycle Motocross
Mountain Bike Events

This a must see attraction for all outdoor enthusiast to participate in.
For more complete information, please visit the following web pages provided by the DNR.

Where Park is located
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Everyone is encouraged to come and join in the fun. 
Trail Map


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Great time of year to ride the trails. 
Come and enjoy the fall colors up close and personal; as only the trails can show them off.
For more information contact:
Bob Chance
Recreational Area Manager
PO Box 837
7196 Pettit Road
Gilbert, MN 55741-0837
(218) 748-2207
Fax: (218) 748-2208
bob.chance@dnr.state.mn.us

Hours
May  to October
Open 7 days a week
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
( or until one hour before sunset-whichever comes first)
Winter Hours
November  to April
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
8:00 AM to one hour before sunset
* Site closed during firearms deer season

Snowmobiles may be permitted to access the OHVRA in winter for special events only. Please contact Park Manager for approval and more information.

Fees
 will be no fee for general admission or for parking, except during sanctioned "Special Events".
Any vehicles using the Park riding trails must have a "Off Highway Vehicle Registration".

http://www.irontrail.org/Recreation/Summer/ATV-OHV+Riding/Iron+Range+Off-Highway+
Vehicle+Recreation+Area

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us

** Information, Maps and picture provided by the Minnesota DNR, Trails and Waterways Department. Thank you.

 

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06/05/2007