Cold weather and snow means that we have the opportunity to get out and enjoy all the winter activities we have been looking forward to all year round. Whether that means ice fishing, snowmobiling, or making snowmen, Minnesota is a great state for all things winter. If you are wondering “What are the best places to snowmobile near Brainerd MN?” or what you need to do to have the most fun, then just check out the rest of this blog.
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Groomed Trails Near Brainerd
Brainerd is the center of 1,200 miles of snowmobiling trails, which makes it a great place to start your winter adventure. The Paul Bunyan Trail runs north all the way to Bemidji, while many other groomed trails are available thanks to the work of local snowmobiling clubs. While you may not be able to camp in the beautiful Minnesota wilderness while snowmobiling the same way you can in warmer parts of the year, you can still have a lot of fun on the trails. Explore a map of local trails here.
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Where to Rent a Snowmobile
Don’t own a sled? Not a problem! There are plenty of businesses in the Brainerd area that can provide a great vehicle for a winter excursion. Here are a few of the businesses that offer snowmobile rentals in our area:
Keep Your Registration Up to Date
In order to use your snowmobile on any of the 22,000 miles of trails in Minnesota, you need to have it registered. You can register your vehicle where you license your car, or by journeying to the DNR License Bureau in St. Paul. Cost is $113.50 for three years for a trail-use registration. You can learn more about registering a snowmobile in Minnesota here.
Our special memories of the trail include the vistas overlooking Lake Superior and the winding sections of trail that run through a near wilderness experience of remote forests, natural rock formations and disinterested wildlife that don’t seem to care about the snowmobilers buzzing down the trail.