FOLLOWING AN ABANDONED RAILROAD LINE, SOO LINE NORTH TRAIL IS MINNESOTA’S ULTIMATE ATV CONNECTOR.
Minnesota has proven to be a wonderful place to ride, and the Soo Line Trail is no exception. A great destination to catch some scenic views and wildlife, this relaxed style of all-terrain vehicle trail riding that is ideal for the whole family.
The Soo Line Trail is an abandoned railroad line that has essentially been converted to a gravel road intended for snowmobile and ATV / UTV use as well as hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. There are two parts of the Soo Line Trail, the Soo Line South ATV Trail and the Soo Line North ATV Trail also known as the North Woods ATV Trail. The Soo Line South ATV trail is 126 miles long, starting in Superior, Wisconsin, and runs southwest ending in Royalton, Minnesota.
The scenic route features a mix of dense forest, swampy marshes, farmland, and trestle crossings as well as a variety of side loops including the Northern Pine Riders ATV Trail. It connects with the Soo Line North ATV Trail just southwest of Moose Lake near the trailhead we entered each day. The Soo Line North ATV Trail is 148 miles long, starting at Moose Lake and continues northwest through Aitkin County and serves as the backbone for the Northwoods ATV Trail System.
Since the Soo Line runs through several small towns, it’s common for riders to make frequent pit stops for fuel, food, and beverages at each town’s local bar/restaurant. Locals and regular riders to the area often “bar hop”. Go hit the Soo and find the adventure this Fall.
Stay on the Soo! - Boy River, MN
Little Lazy Lodge is where luxury meets the outdoors. Operating year-round on the edge of stunning Chippewa Forest, our direct access to trails and wildlife means your adventure of a lifetime is just minutes away.
Located smack dab in the middle of thousands of acres of public land where you can hunt deer, bear, or grouse. If you prefer to just watch wildlife, you are likely to see a bobcat, a coyote, or a wolf or two. At the very least you’ll hear them howl as you sit around the campfire.
Fishing, boating, and any water-related sport are just a hop, skip, and a jump to Leech Lake, Boy River, Winnibigoshish, and Pokegama Lake. Guide services and rentals are available.
If it’s waterfowl hunting you’re into, we have some of the best in the state just two miles away on the Boy River flyway between Boy Lake and Leech Lake. Hunt ducks in the morning and pheasants in the afternoon at the premier game farm, Bader’s Pheasant Run.
High-end features in the lodge and venue are ready to host your every need. Sauna, hot tub, steam shower, cozy beds, a cooks kitchen, and plenty of room to roam.