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Chengwatana [ State trespass laws. and peace officers enforce years. All conservation offense within three registration for a third loss of license or range up to $500 and for first offense and Civil penalties start at $50 laws. criminal penalties for violation of the trespass lessee, or manager. There can be civil and name and telephone number of the landowner, words in two-inch letters and the signature or and they will state, No Trespassing, or similar Ask First! On private land, the simple and best answer is, Is It Trespassing? Snake River Campground [ Snake River Campground

Willard Willard

860 Road

Munger Signs are posted by the landowners,

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(open Trail St. Croix State Park Boundary Chengwatana State Forest Boundary

Loop Trail Snowmobiles only Trail 25

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Half Campground Symbols Campground to Co. River 118 Picnic Area Drinking Water Vault Toilets Parking Rivers Rivers Two End Trail

810 St. Croix River WISCONSIN

watch for signs! Entrance to the Forest

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Creek Miles in Scale Evergreen Road Evergreen

5 TO FOREST Chengwatana Rd. State Park Wild River Rush City Hawk Ferry To Pine City

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117 Management Chengwatana Road Marsh

118 Area National Park Service Wildlife Rock

70 Information Station

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River See Map Croix Campground North

Snake River

open to snowmobiles) in this forest, unless posted closed) posted forest,unless this in Land Outside Forest Boundaries Out-of-State Land Private Land Within the Forest Public Land Within the Forest Willard Munger State Trail Snowmobile Trails State Forest Road ATV/OHM Trails ATV/OHM Trails Hiking/Skiing Trails Kettle

218 Eagle Grouse Map Legend (open to Class 2 ATVs) (open to all motor vehicles River Gate Shelter Access Carry-in Boat Access Camping Canoe Camping Parking (Dec. 1 - Mar. 31) (vehicleState permit St.required) Park Croix

WISCONSIN Rivers End Through

Half (unpaved, Snake Bit River Right Map See Rivers Two Ledge About the Forest What Is a Tree? Exit to Snowmobile Laws Stay on the trails with the help of orange reassuring blazers, which are posted along the route. Chengwatana Size: 29,039 acres Year Created: 1953 north Alcohol, nighttime driving, and high speeds A tree is a woody plant that can grow to be 15 feet entrance are the main causes of snowmobile fatalities. or higher and usually has a single stem and a crown Forest Landscape: The terrain in the forest consists of Conservation officers remind snowmobilers: (branched-out area) at the top. Beroun State Forest a series of forested upland islands surrounded by marsh and 14 Operating a snowmobile while intoxicated brush. Three rivers, the Kettle, Snake, and St. Croix, flow through 35 10 is unlawful. the forest. Reading the Rings 50 miles per hour is the maximum legal speed for A guide to recreational opportunities Chengwatana snowmobiling on frozen public waters and DNR- in Minnesota state forests Management Activities: Timber harvesting, reforestation, A trees trunk is like a highway. It transports water and Road controlled lands (conditions permitting, when no Northeast wildlife habitat improvement, recreational development, and nutrients from the soil to the leaves. It transports food other restrictions apply). environmental protection occur in the forest. Various zones in the form of sugars from the leaves to the rest of the within the forest are managed for different purposes. Recreation tree. Pine For complete legal information see Minnesota and environmental protection are major objectives along the Exit to 8 Snowmobile Safety Laws, Rules, and Regulations, rivers and trails. The trunk is made up of five layers: south City available from DNR Information Center and DNR Licensing Bureau. Minnesota entrance Minnesota Timber management is a primary objective on lands capable 1. Inner wood: dead xylem; 4 The Grant-In-Aid Snowmobile Trails of growing vigorous stands of trees. Wildlife management DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES involves improving habitat for white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, stores food and supports the tree. 70 Trail System and waterfowl. This includes creating and maintaining numerous Rock GRANT-IN-AID forest openings and seeded trails to provide food for many wildlife 2. Xylem: tubelike cells that Creek TRAIL Through efforts of snowmobile club Locations of Minnesotas snowmobile trails have been species. The DNR also protects the forest and surrounding areas move water and nutrients from 5. volunteers across the state, Minneso- the roots to the rest of the tree. PINE CO. tans enjoy more than 20,000 miles of mapped for NW, NE, SW, and SE Minnesota and copies from wildfires. groomed snowmobile trails. The are available from DNR Information Center and other 3. CHISAGO CO. 3. Cambium: layer that produces 1. A Cooperative Project maintenance of 90 percent of these locations. The same information is available on the DNR 2. For Outdoor Recreation Web site, www.dnr.state.mn.us. History: In the 1800s, logging was the main occupation for phloem and xylem. WISCONSIN trails is the responsibility of local the settlers who located in the area of the forest. Millions of Trail User Organizations snowmobile clubs and Minnesota Local Unit of Government board feet of pine logs were floated down the Kettle, Snake, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources United Snowmobilers Association 4. Phloem: tubelike cells that Rush (MnUSA). St. Croix rivers to large sawmills at such locations as Stillwater. move sugar (called sap) from 4. City leaves to the rest of the tree. 35 Over the years, the Minnesota Legislature enlarged the original forest reserve to its present size of 29,039 acres. The DNR 5. Outer bark: dead phloem: manages 60 percent of the area, with the remaining 40 percent protects the rest of the tree. of the land within forest boundaries being privately owned. Harris

Look for Predominant SMOKEY SAYS~ Directions to the forest from I35 Welcome Motorized restrictions on state forest lands cont. Willard Banning Snake St. Croix River Munger State Park Willard Munger State Tree Species: Motor vehicles or snowmobiles may not operate within the State State 35 Forest You are part of a growing number of people who enjoy using off- Kettle State Trail boundaries of an area that is posted and designated as closed to Forest Trail Stands of paper birch South Entrance highway vehicles (OHVs) for trail riding, off-road transportation, Boundary such use. Hinckley Segment and quaking and competition, and other activities. Your attitude toward your 48 KANABEC bur oak surroundings and your behavior as a rider affect the attitudes of St. Croix River bigtooth aspen are Hwy 70 exit east 3 ½ miles to County Road 4 Motor vehicles on state forest roads must travel at a reasonable River other outdoor users, landowners, and lawmakers. State Park common. Smaller acreages are covered by (Government Road) north for 3 miles to County Road and prudent speed; obey posted speed limits, parking and traffic 23 red, white, and jack pine; balsam fir; white regulation signs; observe road closures; and may not operate in a P I N E 8 (St. Croix Road SE) east for 8 miles to Campground Tread lightly on the environment, be courteous to others, respect manner that causes damage to the road, land, or other natural spruce; tamarack; and red and bur oak. private property, and obey the law. By doing these things you St. Croix Road going North. This will get folks to the south end resources. contribute to the positive image of off-highway vehicle activities. tamarack of the Chengwatana and the Snake River Campground. No person shall construct an unauthorized permanent River Highway Licensed trail on forest lands. 107 Snake North Entrance Pine City Chengwatana Wildlife: White-tailed deer, bear, beaver, Vehicles Allowed 70 State Forest mink, muskrat, turkey, and ruffed grouse 70 can be found in the forest. In the spring Beroun Exit off of I-35 and take a right on County Road ATV OHM ORV HLV Safety First! and fall, migrating waterfowl are prevalent. 14 (Beroun Crossing Road) for 6 1/4 miles to County Many nongame bird species, including Road 10 (Evergreen Road) then go south 3 miles and For more information on Read the owners warblers, northern harriers, sandhill cranes, remain on Evergreen/County Road 10 by taking a left off-highway riding and manual and know your opportunities, visit: FindTheTrails.com vehicle. 35 bald eagles, and osprey can also be seen and it turns to gravel and then in one block take another Check your vehicle before you ride. C H I S A G O in the forest and the lowland brush marsh left on the Chengwatana Forest Road. areas. OHV Use on State Forest Lands Dont lend your vehicle Blue Sky Illustration & Design to unskilled riders. North Supervise young or ISANTI 95 Branch Wild River turkey State forest lands are classified by the commissioner for purposes State Park DNR Wildlife maintains an inexperienced riders. impoundment (a wetland created by damming the water in a Be Safe With Campfires! of motor vehicle use. Never carry a passenger on vehicles intended for This publication is available in alternative formats to individuals creek or stream) in the central portion of the forest that is currently one person. The DNR is conducting a review of state forests that currently Ride straightno alcohol or drugs. with disabilities by calling 651-296-6157 (Metro Area) or being used by trumpeter swans, as well as many other waterfowl Let your fire burn out completely to ashes or permit off-highway vehicle use. Following the review, these forests 888-MINNDNR (Toll Free) or Telecommunication Device for the Let trail conditions determine safe speeds. species. very small coals. may be reclassified as either managed, limited, or closed to Stay to the right on trails. Deaf/TTY 651-296-5484 (Metro Area) or 800-657-3929 (Toll Free OHV use. TTY). Drench the fire with water, stir the ashes and coals, and Stay away from open water and thin ice. Know the weather forecast. wet again. Please check for trail closures before you leave at: Use your taillight and headlight. www.dnr.state.mn.us/trailconditions/index.html Recreation: Make sure any food, plastics, or foil is packed out as Maintain safe distances when riding with others. Recreational facilities in the forest include the Snake River Reduce your speed when riding at night. For up-to-date information, check www.dnr.state.mn.us/ Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. © 2007, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Campground, Chengwatana Snowmobile Trail, and Willard garbage. input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/index.html Resources Printed on recycled paper with a Munger State Trail. The Kettle, Snake, and St. Croix rivers are When your fire is extinguished completely, it should be minimum of 30 percent post-consumer waste with state-designated Canoe and Boating rivers. The Kettle River FOOT HILLS STATE FOREST IS soy ink. cold to the touch. Photos provided by DNR is also a state-designated Wild and Scenic River and the St. Hunting CLASSIFIED AS LIMITED ATV Youthful Operators Croix a nationally designated Wild and Scenic River. It is unlawful for anyone in control of an ATV to permit it Two Kinds of Trees Hunting in state forests is allowed during May operate on forest roads, unless posted to be operated contrary to the following requirements: the appropriate season and with the closed FOR MORE INFORMATION The Snake River Campground has 26 campsites, each with PERMITTED a parking area, tent area, fire ring, and picnic table. The Minnesota is home to 52 native tree species and correct license. State forests do contain private holdings May operate ONLY on trails that are posted Motorized Uses Age Requirement Minnesota Department of Natural Resources campground also has potable water and outdoor toilets. One- within their boundaries, many of which are signed no open. 500 Lafayette Road they can be divided into two main types: deciduous Dec. 1 - Mar. 31 May 1 - Nov. 1 Under 10 May operate only on private property with permission half mile east of the campground on County Road 118 is a and coniferous. hunting. Hunting on private land within a state forest is of the owner. St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 parking lot that can be used as an access point for eight miles Constructing unauthorized permanent trails is 651-296-6157 (Metro Area) subject to state trespass laws. PROHIBITED Apr. 1 - Nov. 30 Apr. 1 - Nov. 30 closed to all other 10 and 11 May operate only on private property with permission of hiking trails and 20 miles of snowmobile trails located in the motor vehicle use. 888-MINNDNR (Toll Free) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of the owner. Deciduous trees drop their leaves each Traveling off of posted motor vehicle trails or TDD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf) forest. There is also a boat access east of the Snake River Firearms, deer stands: autumn. Deciduous trees are sometimes forest roads is PROHIBITED except ATVs for May operate an ATV up to 90cc on public lands and 651-296-5484 (Metro Area) Campground on the St. Firearms must be unloaded and cased and bows must be Croix River. This access called angiosperms, broadleaf trees, or trapping during open seasons and big game hunting during October, frozen waters if accompanied by parent or legal 800-657-3929 (Toll Free) unstrung and cased while in or within 200 feet of a forest November, and December. Big game retrieval only is allowed guardian. is owned and maintained hardwoods. Oaks, maples, and elms are during September, if in possession of a valid big game hunting Department of Natural Resources by the National Park recreation area (campground, day-use area, etc.). The license. Must wear an approved helmet while operating on Forestry Area Office deciduous trees. public lands and frozen waters. Service. only exception is during an open hunting season when a 613 Highway 23 South person may carry an uncased and unloaded firearm or Highway licensed vehicles, off-road vehicles, and all-terrain Sandstone, MN 55072 Coniferous trees are trees that produce vehicles may travel on forest trails that are not designated for a 12 through 15 ATV safety certificate valid only after successfully 320-245-6789 strung bow to hunt outside of the recreation area. completing BOTH the independent study and riding The Willard seeds without fruits or nuts. Most specific use when: (1) hunting big game or transporting or installing safety training components, and must be able to properly Munger State Trail, hunting stands during October, November, and December, when coniferous trees bear seeds in cones, have Temporary and portable deer stands are allowed in state reach and control the handle bars and foot pegs while Department of Natural Resources which crosses the forest, in possession of a valid big game hunting license; (2) retrieving sitting upright on the seat. Trails and Waterways Area Office (for trail information) needles instead of broad leaves, and keep forests. big game in September, when in possession of a valid big game Route 2, 701 South Kenwood Road is used for biking, hiking license; (3) tending traps during an open trapping season for May operate an ATV on public lands and frozen waters Moose Lake, MN 55767 and snowmobiling, with their needles in winter. Coniferous trees For more information on hunting and trapping, go to: protected furbearers; or (4) trapping minnows, when in possession and make direct crossing of roadways with a valid 218-485-5410 portions available to are also called gymnosperms, evergreens, of a valid minnow dealer, private fish hatchery, or aquatic farm safety certificate ONLY when accompanied on another www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting license. ATV by a person 18 or over who has a valid drivers horseback riders. During the winter, the trail connects or softwoods. Spruces, firs, and pines are license. FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE - DIAL 911 Chengwatana State Forest, St. Croix State Park and State Forest, coniferous trees. and Nemadji State Forest. Motorized restrictions on state forest lands Must wear approved helmet while operating on public LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE lands and frozen waters, and when crossing road rights- To learn more about Minnesotas native trees, check Fishing, Trapping No motor vehicle operation is allowed on designated of-way. The forest is classified as limited in regards to all-terrain Chisago County Sheriff out the following: non motorized trails, unless also posted open for a vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles There are no special provisions or motorized use. 16 and 17 Must successfully complete the ATV independent 651-257-4100 Trees of Minnesota. Minnesotas Bookstore, study course component before operating on public (see OHV information, right). This means that all trails available restrictions on fishing or trapping within state forests. order number 9-1, phone: 800-657-3757, No motor vehicle operation is allowed on or over the lands. Pine County Sheriff for these motorized activities will be posted. Any trail not posted Participants in these activities must have the proper license beds of lakes, rivers, or streams except: 320-629-3930 Ext. 5712 is off limits. www.minnesotasbookstore.com May operate an ATV on public lands and frozen public Minnesota Trees. Minnesota Extension Service, and abide by the same rules and seasons as anywhere else waters without a safety certificate. in the state. - when the water body is ice covered. NEAREST HOSPITAL Hunting, fishing, and trapping, in accordance with state order number BU-00486-GO, phone: 800-876- - on a bridge, culvert, or designated low-water crossing. Must have a valid drivers license to make a direct For more information on fishing, go to: crossing of a roadway or operated on road rights-of- Lakeside Medical Center regulations, are allowed on all public land within the state forest. 8636, www.extension.umn.edu Motor vehicles or snowmobiles may not operate on forest lands way. 129 East 6th Avenue Forest roads are open year-round to facilitate access to forest Nature Snapshots: Trees & Shrubs. www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing in a manner that causes erosion or rutting or damage or destroys Pine City, MN 55063 areas; however, there can be seasonal restrictions where roads trees or growing crops. The rutting provision does not apply on Must wear approved helmet while operating on public www.dnr.state.mn.us/trees_shrubs/index.html lands, frozen public waters, and on road rights-of-way. 320-629-2542 are closed to minimize damage during spring breakup. designated motorized trails.