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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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X2!!!!
....and at almost every funeral you'll hear things like - The ice was more than a foot thick and should have been strong enough. - There must have been a current that eroded the ice in that spot. Etc...

I'm a fair swimmer, but I would do very poorly under the ice without scuba gear. You can't pay me to go out on ice any more...
I believe it was known to be open in that area. But why he was out there by himself that late I don't know. Easy to become disoriented at night in a large open area.
 
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So riding 28 miles of lake trails would be out of the question?
What's the definition of a lake trail?
If it's nothing more than a path in the snow across a frozen lake, I see no point to spending my time and money on it - I may as well just drive my car or truck down the highway. If the trails are between lakes through the forest and have destinations that are worthy of visiting, that's a different story.
Of course, everyone has their own definition of fun and enjoyment and I respect that.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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On another snowmobile topic. I did finally get to ride Saturday. Had to trailer 75 miles one way to get to snow. Did 110 miles. There is a trail parking area about 6-7 miles from my house up on the mountain. Trailered up there Sunday with both machines and the boys did a little loop up there. Unfortunately the 05 acted up. Had to tow it back to the trailer. Seems to be electrical. Need more time to check it. It's got 11000+ miles on it and I've put 10000+ of those on. First time it's let me down. That's acceptable
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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That always sucks Jim.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Big-Foot
What's the definition of a lake trail?
If it's nothing more than a path in the snow across a frozen lake, I see no point to spending my time and money on it - I may as well just drive my car or truck down the highway. If the trails are between lakes through the forest and have destinations that are worthy of visiting, that's a different story.
Of course, everyone has their own definition of fun and enjoyment and I respect that.
Usually a lake trail is just part of the system along the way. It's usually a quicker route, or one that gets you places you can't otherwise get.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dlibson
Usually a lake trail is just part of the system along the way. It's usually a quicker route, or one that gets you places you can't otherwise get.
Thanks for the clarification Dave!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 04:16 PM
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There are not too many actual trails on lakes but there are a few. Rainy Lake being one of them. But usually there is an alternate land route whenever possible.
 
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Same here but nothing on that scale. Maybe a mile for the longest but with land routes. We have rail trails but I take parallel woods trails when I can. Unless I have a long ride planned then use them to make up time
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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I want to do some ATV trail riding in MN this year... Do you guys have any resources you can send me links to and maybe any recommendations?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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I've always had a good ride here Randy.

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/ohv/spider_lake.pdf
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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Can you ride a SXS there cory?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by HP junkie
I've always had a good ride here Randy.

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/ohv/spider_lake.pdf
Good ride.....huh? Des must have been on her A-game!

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Can you ride a SXS there cory?
Cory takes his Ranger there so I would say yes.
 
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Originally Posted by HP junkie
I've always had a good ride here Randy.

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/ohv/spider_lake.pdf
Thanks Cory!!!
I'll file this away for June!

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Can you ride a SXS there cory?
My SxS fits Class-1 ATV in that it is below 1200# dry weight. I should be fine..
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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I've been looking for places to ride as well. I've gone up to the Soo Line trail in Isle and went over to the Red Top trails. I've heard great things about the Nemadji state forest, hope to check them out this spring.

At the moment I have nobody else to ride with, and I only have one machine, so it would be great to meet up with you guys at some point.
 
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The Spider Lake trails allow 4X4 trucks on some trails. Up near Hibbing are a lot of trails and a recreation area kind of like Spider Lake but bigger I think. Can't remember the name.
 
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