Otter Trail Scenic Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

From St. Paul, Inspiration Peak is the closest point along the 150-mile route. Get off I-94 at the Brandon exit, just past Alexandria, and head north on Minnesota 7.

Begin your trip along the Otter Trail in Pelican Rapids. From there, head east on Hwy. 108, until you reach Dent, from which you will go north to get on Hwy. 34 until you get to Perham. From Perham, drive south along Hwy. 78 and then on Hwy. 59 until reaching Urbank. From Urbank, head west along Hwy. 38, which takes you through various lakes such as Eagle Lake and Lake Vinge. Once at Dalton (off Hwy.12), head northwesterly along Hwy. 33 to Fergus Falls. Hwys. 1, 45, 115, 24 and US Hwy. 59 will take you northeasterly back to Pelican Rapids.