Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area facts for kids
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 Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
Location in Minnesota
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
Location in the United States
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| Location | St. Louis, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,864 acres (7.54 km2) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
The Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area is a special park in Gilbert, Minnesota. It's a place where you can ride different kinds of off-road vehicles. This park has about 36 miles (58 km) of trails. It covers 1,864 acres (754 ha) of land.
This area used to be land where people mined for iron ore. It became a recreation area in 2002. There are also plans to make the park even bigger. They want to add another 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) of land.
What is an Off-Highway Vehicle Park?
An Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) park is a place designed for vehicles that can go off regular roads. These vehicles are built for rough terrain. The Iron Range OHV Park has trails for many types of OHVs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources helps manage these trails.
Types of Vehicles You Can Ride
The park welcomes several kinds of off-highway vehicles:
- Off-Highway Motorcycles: These are motorcycles made for dirt and trails.
- Class I All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): These are four-wheeled vehicles. They are designed for one rider.
- Class II All-Terrain Vehicles (UTVs): These are also four-wheeled. They are often called "Side-by-Sides." They can carry more than one person.
- Off-Road Vehicles: These are larger vehicles, like some SUVs or trucks. They are specially equipped for off-road driving.
Why This Park is Special
The Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area is unique. Minnesota is one of only three states in the U.S. that has a state-maintained off-road park. The other two states are California and Utah. This makes the Iron Range park a very important place for off-road enthusiasts.
