Fort Ripley ATV Trail is a wonderful place for you and all of your ATV buddies because it is full of challenges and rough terrain.
To get there, from Little Falls,it is 2 miles north from highway 371. If you are coming from Brainerd, it is one mile south. The southern section of this ATV trail is open all year long, but the northern section is only open from April 1 to November 1 every year depending on the weather.
It is a great place to ride your ATV,as it is surrounded by gorgeous pine and oak trees. It has rough terrain and some steep slopes and crazy turns that all ATVers love. This trail is 22.9 miles in length, so make sure you and your ATV are prepared.
Being prepared means making sure your ATV is in top working order. Give it a complete check up, from the oil to tightening any loose bolts. The tires on an ATV get a lot of abuse, so check the air pressure and the tread.
While your ATV must be prepared, so should you. Your body takes a lot of abuse also, so wearing the right equipment is essential, a helmet, goggles, gloves and boots are all apart of the ATVer's wardrobe. Adding a long sleeve shirt and pants will keep you even more protected.
Safety has to be any ATVer's number one priority. Never ride double or side by side on any of the ATV trails. Stay alert for any debris or wildlife that may be on the road. Riding an ATV means always paying attention to what is going on around you. Take a cell phone or walkie talkies to contact someone in case of an emergency. Having a GPS or at least a map is always a smart choice.
So with all of this information, go out and have a great time ATVing!
