North Metro ATV Trails?

[hoggs222]

Hello,

I'm pretty much new to riding around the N. Metro. Are there any trails within 30 miles of the Andover, Blaine area? Is there any place that I can buy a detailed map on where I can & can't ride?

Can you legally ride the ditches on 65 (ditches, not shoulder!)

Also, what are the guidelines on riding on snowmobile trails?

Thanks,

Hoggs

[Dave]

hoggs,

I suggest looking at the DNR regs and contacting the North Metro Riders (find contact info on ATVAM HSOforum). NRM is an ATV club based in Coon Rapids. I went to the start up meetings for this club, was interested but, with kids sports and such, don't have the time to join, yet. Looked like a nice group of people to ride with and I'm sure they would know what's up with riding in the north metro.

I believe you can ride ditches on highway 65 north of 242 or so.

[Macgyver55]

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I believe you can ride ditches on highway 65 north of 242 or so.

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Just don't forget about the "Agricultural zone restriction" dates which say "you may not drive an ATV within the right-of-way (ditch) of a state or county road from April 1 to August 1 in the agricultural zone. This does not apply to Class 1 ATVs licensed and used for agricultural purposes. Class 2 ATVs cannot be operated in ditches".