
Forest Roads
Aitkin County has a network of over 200 miles of forest roads
on County managed lands. These roads have been developed over the years
by the County or the forest industry to provide access to the many acres
of County managed lands. These roads are generally open to outdoor
recreational uses such as hiking, hunting, berry picking, and bird
watching. Some of the roads are also used in the summer by ATVers and in
the winter by snowmobilers. You will need to look at the signs on the
roads to see what use the roads are open to. These are multiple use
roads, so recreational users should be aware of other uses on these
roads and trails to ensure everyone has a safe experience.
Many of our roads are gated to restrict access during periods
when road damage could occur due to heavy traffic or because of the
season. Others are gated and restricted to foot travel only.