Announcing…..

 Welcome to the
Minnesota Trail Riders Association website

We’re glad you found us!

If you’re not already an MTRA member, please consider joining us or donating to support Minnesota equestrian trails.

The BODs sends our thanks to our paid membership for their continued support. To become a paid member and support our horse trails and horse parks, please click Membership on the left side of this page or click below.

Click here to join or donate

2024 MTRA Meetings
All meetings will be at the American Legion in Howard Lake and will start at 12:00p.  Order lunch at 11:00a.
 
February 18
Yearly review of MTRA for 2023, so if you want to know what the BOD did in 2023, I encourage you to attend this meeting
 
Next meeting date is:  April 7
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Luce Line Horse Trail Closed
During Spring Melt

The horse trail along the Luce Line State Trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to the city of Winsted is closed during wet conditions in the spring.

Signs will be posted along the horse trail to inform riders of the closure. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and local law enforcement will monitor compliance.

The main Luce Line State Trail will remain open for allowed uses such as hiking and biking. Horseback riding is not allowed on the main trail at any time.

For more information, visit the DNR’s Luce Line State Trail page (mndnr.gov/luceline) or contact the DNR Information Center by emailing info.dnr@state.mn.usor calling 888-646-6367 from
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stearns County Parks, Trails, and Recreation System: Spring 2023 Survey <—click here

Stearns County is in the beginning stages of a 10-month process to develop a master plan for the parks, trails, and recreation system. The plan will guide future investments and initiatives over the next 10-20 years. Input from Stearns County residents, visitors, and business owners is needed to help the county plan for the future.

Stearns County’s existing system of parks, trails, and open space includes 19 unique park and trail recreation facilities, ranging from boat landings to regional and local trails, to significant regional parks. The County maintains and operates the following outdoor recreation facilities:

  • 2 Signature Recreation Facilities: Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Lake Wobegon Trail
  • 2 Linear Parks/Greenways/Trails: Beaver Island Trail, Dairyland Trail/Soo Line Rail Corridor
  • 7 Special Features: Upper Spunk Lake County Park, Fairhaven Mill Park, Lake Sylvia Wayside, St. Martin Canoe Access, Heims Mill Canoe Access, Miller Landing, and Clearwater River Canoe Access
  • 8 County Parks/Open Spaces: Warner Lake County Park, Mississippi River County Park, Oak Township Park , Lake Koronis Regional Park, Kraemer Lake Park, Rockville Park, Spring Hill County Park, Two Rivers Lake Park site

We hope to see many of you out on the trails! Please let us know if you have ideas for rides.

Photo: Lynda Zimmerman

The 2023 rides are complete. Follow us on our FB Page for more information and to see member’s photos.

All Smiles!