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ATV Trails and Maps |
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The hills,
valleys and challenging terrain in some
areas of Wisconsin, were created by
the action of glaciers, many thousands
of years ago which makes riding an all
terrain vehiclea very enjoyable experience.The
rest of the state ranges from flat open
fields to rugged wilderness. This glacial
topography is what makes this area ideal
for ATV riding. You will be challenged
with steep hills and valleys, as the
trail winds past small beautiful lakes,
beaver ponds, as well as, spectacular
vistas and abundant wild life.
Currently there are between
6,000 and 10,000 miles of ATV routes/trails
in Wisconsin
Adams
County |
Dyracuse
Motorcycle Recreation-
Area Ride or watch motorcycles
and ATV's compete in thrill-a-minute
Motocross, Hill Climb, and
Mud Bog racing events at the
Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation
Area. Located 13 miles south
of Wisconsin Rapids off State
Hwy. 13 on Archer Drive, the
240-acre recreation area offers
8 miles of dirt-bike track,
an 8-mile enduro trail, a
Motocross track, 2 ATV tracks,
a shelter house, picnic tables,
a children's playground area,
and restrooms with running
water. |
Contact:
Adams County Parks, Courthouse,
Box 196, Friendship, WI 53934;
(608) 339-4230 |
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Ashland
County |
Dead
Horse Run ATV trail-The
entire Dead Horse System is
56 miles.Most of the trail system
is located on snowmobile trails
with a tread about 14 feet wide.
Much of the trail has a firm
tread; however, some sections
are located on wetter soils
and pools of water may be present
on the trail. In addition to
bringing tools and perhaps fuel,
one should consider a tow strap
in your kit. This trail system
has few opportunities for purchasing
fuel. Trailheads-Highway
77 - A small trailhead is located
on the east shore of Dead Horse
Slough about 2 miles east of
Clam Lake. From the intersections
of State Highways 13 and 77,
drive 11 miles to the trailhead,
which is on the right (north)
side of the highway.
Camp Loretta - From the intersection
of State Highway 70 and County
Highway GG near Loretta, drive
north 2.6 miles on GG. Turn
left (west) on FR 621 and drive
0.2 miles to the entrance to
the old CCC camp, which is the
trailhead.
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Chequamegon-Nicolet
Great Divide Trail-160
miles of snowmobile trails in
Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer
Counties. These trails are part
of the county snowmobile trail
systems and include trails such
as Route 8, Route 25, and Route
21. Trails are utilized for
snowmobiling in winter months
and ATV trails in summer.
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Contact:
Glidden Ranger Station Chequamegon
N.F., Glidden, WI 54527; (715)
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Tri-Co
Recreational Corridor
Approximately 62 miles of
improved railroad grade through
Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas
Counties that connects Ashland
to Superior
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Contact:
Tri-Co Corridor Commission,
22315 Sunset Acres Lane, Grand
View, WI 54839; (715) 763-3418
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Barron
County |
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Rivers Trail- a 96-mile
trail running north and south
through Douglas, Washburn, and
Barron counties, with 40 miles
of it generally paralleling
Hwy. 53 in Washburn. Access
is in Spooner, Minong, Trego,
and other points along the trail.
For more information call Washburn
County Forestry, 635-4490.
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| Cattail
trail- This county-operated
trail extends 17.8 miles surrounded
by forests, farmlands,ponds,
and meadows in the gently rolling
hills of western Wisconsin.
Observe a variety of birds and
wildlife from the rustic abandoned
railroad grade. C/o Barron County,
1418 E. LaSalle Ave., Barron
54812, (715) 637-4275 |
Contact:
Barron Co Trail Coor., 1779
22nd Avenue, Barron, WI 54812;
(715) 234-6260 |
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Bayfield
County |
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Bayfield County, riders can
enjoy over 150 miles of ATV
trails. 104 miles of trails
extend from Washburn to Port
Wing, to the Tri-Country
Recreational Corridor,
and also connects with the
Valhalla Area Trails. The
Valhalla Area Trails
wind through the Chequamegon
National Forest connecting
the Valhalla Winter Sports
area with the Tri Country
Corridor and the Battle
Axe Trail comprising
over 50 miles of riding. Be
sure to make a stop at the
Old Baldy lookout accessed
off of the Battle Axe Trail.
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| Lenawee
ATV Trail-16-mile scenic,
winding, timberland trail in
the Chequamegon-Nicolet National
Forest in central Bayfield County.
Trail is mostly sandy-surfaced.
Panoramic views. Connects with
the Battleaxe and Tri-County
Corridor Trails. Call to be
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Tri County Corridor
is an old railroad grade between
Ashland and Superior, Wisconsin.
While it is not a Forest Srevice
trail, it provides an important
link to towns around US Highway
2. This trail is paved with
crushed limestone. The rest
of the ATV trails are on gently
rolling to hilly terrain forested
with aspen, jack pine, red
pine and oak. A majority of
the trail tread is sandy.
These trails are designated
dual use routes for both ATV's
and snowmobiles. Trail Lengths:
Battle Axe (Trail 3) 4 miles,
Lenewee (Trail 4) 11.8 miles,
Iron River (Trail 31/5) 19
miles, Valhalla (Trail 5)
15 miles, Moquah Spur (Trail
63) 4 miles, Ridgetop 1 mile,
Tower 1 mile, Buckskin 12
miles, Bear Paw 13 miles,
Totagatic 5 miles, Washburn
1 mile. |
Contact:
Bayfield Recreation Dept,
Courthouse, Box 832 Washburn,
WI 54891; 1-(800) 472-6338 |
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Burnett
County |
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Gandy
Dancer Trail-
From April
1 until the Friday of Memorial
Day weekend, all County Forest
Lands are closed to off-road
vehicles.
From the Friday of Memorial
Day until September 15, state-funded
summer-use trails are open
to ATVs/*UTVs. Trails could
be closed in the event of
Wild Fire Danger.
From September 16 through
November 30, you may operate
your ATV/*UTV on existing
logging roads, fire lanes,
and snow trails located on
County Forest Land, as long
as they are not bermed, gated,
or signed as closed. These
trails are currently multi-use
trails and are not being maintained
this time of year.
From December 1 through March
31, you may operate your ATV/*UTV
on state-funded Winter ATV
trails when a 4" groomed
snow base is present. If there
is no snow, the Frozen Ground
ATV Winter Trail will be open
for use once the ground is
frozen. It is your responsibility
to know whose property you
are on.
Trail Conditions
Your vehicle must be equipped
with a U.S. Forest Service-tested
and approved spark arrestor.
This arrestor shall be properly
maintained and in effective
working order.
Off-road motorcyles are not
allowed.
ATV/*UTV use is not allowed
on the Gandy Dancer Trail
south of Hwy 77 in Burnett
County at any time.
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Contact:Burnett
County Forest & Parks
Dept., 7425 County Road K,
Siren , WI 54872 ; (715) 349-2157 |
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Chippewa
County |
15
miles of ATV trail through
the Chippewa County Forest.
The hills, valleys and challenging
terrain of the trail, were
created by the action of glaciers,
many thousands of years ago.
This glacial topography is
what makes this area ideal
for ATV riding. |
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Contact:
Chippewa County Forest &
Parks Department, 711 N. Bridge
St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. |
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Clark
County |
80
miles of trail with a additional
interconnecting routes. Total
ATV travel of 130 miles. Trails
and routes wind and loop within
the county forest. ATV's must
operate on the designated trails
and routes. Off trail riding
prohibited. |
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Contact:
Co Forestry & Park Office,
517 Court Street, Neillsville,
WI 54456; (715) 743-5140
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Douglas
County |
Approximately 41 miles of trail
that uses portions of the Saunders
grade and Gandy Dancer Trail.
Also 41 miles of Douglas County
segment of Wild Rivers Trail. |
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Contact:
Douglas Co Forestry Dept,
Box 211, Solon Springs, WI
54873; (715) 378-2219
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Eau
Claire County |
Buffalo
River Trail- Approximately
36 miles of trail located
on abandoned railroad grade
in Trempealeau, Jackson,
and Eau Claire counties-trail
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Approximately 17 miles of
trail that connects the Clark
County system with the Buffalo
River Trail and 4 miles that
connect Channey ATV trail
to Town of Wilson routes |
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Contact:
Eau Claire County Parks, 227
1st Street West, Altoona,
WI 54720; (715) 839-4738 |
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Florence
County |
| Florence
County has over 250 miles of ATV
trails and routes. The Florence
County ATV trail system is connected
to ATV trail systems in Marinette
County and Iron County Michigan |
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Contact:
Florence County Forestry Dept.,
HC 1 Box 82, Florence, WI 54121;
(715) 528-3207 |
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Iron
County supports Wisconsin's largest
ATV trail system. Over 100 miles
of picturesque and challenging
trails invite ATVer's to explore
this region. Mercer boasts many
scenic routes and trails. Riders
may also choose to takeTrail 51
North leading them through Pine
Lake to Hurley. Continuing on
Trail 77 will bring you through
Pence and then on to Upson to
view the Potato River Falls. Then
you can take Trail 2, (known as
the Iron Horse Trail) riders will
have a chance to view the spectacular
Rock Cut Gorge. Continue on through
the town of Saxon and on to Saxon
Harbor on the shores of Lake Superior.
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Contact:
County Forestry Office, 606 3rd
Avenue, Nt, Hurley, WI 54534;
(715) 561-2697 |
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Jackson
County Black River State Forest |
Jackson
County is host to some of the
most popular ATV trails in the
Midwest. Over 100 miles of trail
wind through the scenic Black
River State Forest and Jackson
County Forest. The trails can
best be described as sandy and
rolling.
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Contact:
Jackson Co Forestry Dept, W9790
Airport Rd., Black River Falls,
WI 54615; (715) 284-8475 or DNR,
Black River Area Office, 910 Highway
54 East, Black River Falls WI
54615; (715) 284-1400 |
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Bong
Recreation Area-6
miles of looped trail on gently
rolling terrain in a special use
area. A state park permit is required
for car parking in the recreational
area. |
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Contact:
Bong Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington
Rd., Kansasville, WI 53139; (262)
878-5600 |
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Lafayette
County |
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multi-use Tri County Trail
is located in southern Wisconsin.
Passing through wooded areas,
prairies, marshes, and small towns
on the path of a former railroad
bed, the trail is extremely popular
with ATV's, dirt bikes, and motorcycles. |
47 miles of club trails in the
Darlington, Fayette and Calamine
area connecting with the Cheese
Country Trail |
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Contact:
Lafayette County Zoning, Ag Center,
627 Washington, Darlington, WI
53530; (608) 776-4850 |
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Langlade
County |
The
Augustyn Spring Trail
(16 miles) is located in the Town
of Ainsworth. This trail is entirely
on land owned by Langlade County
and 16.2 miles in length. It is
developed and maintained by the
Langlade County Forestry and Recreation
Department. The trail is very
scenic and is located in a large
block of northern hardwoods. Very
little water occurs on the trail.
Terrain is rolling to very hilly.
This trail has some rockiness,
and during wet periods has some
water holes. Trail
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Parrish Highlands Trail
(50 miles) has 3 trail access
points near Parrish and connects
with the Lincoln County Harrison
Hills Trail. This trail is on
land owned by Langlade County
and is 40.7 miles in length. It
is developed and maintained by
the Langlade County Forestry and
Recreation Department The trail
head and main access point is
located on County Trunk "T",
3 miles west of U.S. Highway 45
at Summit Lake. Ample parking
and trail maps are available south
of Parrish on County Trunk "H"
and northeast of Parrish on County
Trunk "Q". These locations
are identified on the map.
Trail
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Contact:
Co Forestry & Parks, 1633 Neva
Road, Antigo, WI 54409; (715)
627-6300 |
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Lincoln
County |
Over
50 miles of state-funded summer
trails on county land. Hundreds
of miles of ATV routes in five
townships that surround the
Harrison Hills. There is also
access into and out of the village
of Gleason on the south end
of the trail system. Approximately
25 miles of trail on county
forest lands that connects with
the Langlade County Parrish
Highlands Trail. |
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Lincoln
County Forestry, Land &
Parks Dept. |
801
North Sales Street, Suite 106 |
Merrill,
WI 54452 |
715-539-1034 |
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Marathon
County |
| Burma
trail-Approximately 20
miles of trail in the Burma road
unit of the Marathon County Forest
and 4 miles on the Edgar to Stratford
trail. |
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Wausau
and Marathon County Parks, Recreation,
and Forestry Dept, 212 River
Drive, Suite 2, Wausau, WI 54403
715/261-1550.
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Marinette
County |
Dun-Good
Riders-The pioneers in the
Marinette County ATV trail system,
they maintain over 100 miles
of trails around Silver Cliff,
Goodman and Dunbar.
trail map |
Woodland
Trails ATV Club-Located
about 15 miles west of Crivitz
near Hwy W, the trail visits
a gas station and places to
eat and drink, and connects
to the Dusty Trails system in
Oconto County trail
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Dusty
Trails ATV Club-Dusty Trails
maintains a large ATV trail
system in Oconto and western
Marinette County, including
the railroad trail from Gillette
to Mountain, Lakewood, and Townsend.
trail
map |
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Contact:
County Parks Department, 1926
Hall Ave., Box 320 Marinette,
WI 54143; (715) 732-7530 |
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Oconto
County |
The
county maintains approximately
120 miles of trail/route. |
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Contact:
County Land/Forestry Agent, 301
Washington St., Oconto, WI 54153;
(920) 834-6827 |
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Oneida
County |
Oneida
County’s ATV trails loop
through some of the wildest
country in the Northwoods. ATVing
is a great way to appreciate the
rugged beauty of the forests and
gives you a chance to see wildlife.
Oneida County’s great lodging
and amenities make it an ideal
destination for ATVing vacations
and getaways.Oneida County’s
ATV trails are located in the
southwestern part of the county.
The Lynne/Little Rice Lake ATV
trail system offers 16 miles of
woodland trails, 23 miles of connecting
road routes and 76 miles of open
town roads. You’ll find
plenty of stops along the way,
as well, making it a great destination
for group and family rides.
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Contact:
Oneida County Forestry Dept.,
Courthouse, Box 400, Rhinelander,
WI 54501; (715) 369-6140 |
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Polk
County |
| Cattail
trail-18 miles of railbed
trail running from Amery in Polk
County to the Barron County picnic
area near Almena. Restrooms available
at the Amery Trailhead.
trail
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| Sterling
trail-7 miles of closed
loop wooded trail. Open June 1-November
15.-trail
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| Clear
lake-clayton trail-11
miles of railbed trail from Clear
Lake to north of Clayton in southeastern
Polk Co.-trail
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Contact:
Polk Co Parks Dept., 100 Polk
Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake,
WI 54810; (715) 485-9278 |
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Price
County Chequamagon-Nicolet |
Price
County has 162 miles of connecting
ATV trails. The 60-mile Flambeau
Trail System is located in the
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
east of Park Falls/Fifield and
joins the 62-mile Tuscobia State
Trail is a rail trail from Park
Falls to Birchwood. The 40-mile
Flambeau River State Forest ATV
trail joins the Tuscobia State
Trail. Trail access sites are
at Blockhouse Lake parking area,
and forest trail parking located
on State Hwy 70 east of Fifield.
Camping with trail access is available
at Sailor Lake, Smith Rapids,
and Newman Lake Campgrounds |
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Contact:
Park Falls Ranger District, Chequamegon
N. F, 1170 4th Avenue, S., Park
Falls, WI 54552; (715) 762-2461
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Sawyer
County |
Tuscobia Park Falls Trail-51
miles of trail located in two
segments (Birchwood to Radisson
and Ojibwa to Draper) on abandoned
railroad grade-
trail map.
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Contact:
DNR Ranger Station, Box 187, Winter,
WI 54896; (715) 266-3511 |
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Flambeau
River State Forest
Description:
38 miles of trail signed for
summer use. trail
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Contact:
Flambeau River State Forest, W1613
County Road W Winter, WI 54896;
(715) 332-5271 |
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Shawano
County |
The
Village of Tigerton operates the
Embarrass River ATV Park from
dawn until dusk, seven days a
week with approximately 20 miles
of trail on 500 acres. The park
includes a campground. trail
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Contact:
Village of Tigerton, P.O. Box
147, Tigerton, WI 54486; (715)
535-2262 |
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Taylor
County |
Perkinstown Trail.
20 miles of trail on gently rolling
terrain. Trailhead is located
approximately 15 miles west of
Medford on State Hwy 64 (north
side of road). Chippewa Campground
is adjacent to northern end of
trail-trail
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Contact:
Medford Ranger District, Chequamegon
N.F., 850 N. 8th Street, US HWY
13, Medford, WI 54451; (715) 748-4875 |
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8 Trails. Approximately
12 miles. Rustic campsites developed
near the Camp 8 Flowage (vault
toilet, water). The trailhead/camp
area is located approximately
6 miles east of Rib Lake-trail
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Contact:
Taylor Co Forestry Dept., 224
S 2nd Street, Medford, WI 54451;
(715) 748-1486 |
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Washburn
County |
The
Wild River Trail is a
96 mile trail that follows an
abandoned railroad grade. The
trail is currently open between
Rice lake and Solon Springs. The
trail crosses Washburn county
for 40 miles. Trail
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The
20 mile long Minong ATV
Trail provides a link
betwween the Wild River Trail
north of Minong and communities
in Sawyer County near Nelson Lake.
The trail runs mostly of county
forest roads with a 1.5 mile wooded
trail connection. Portions of
the trails in the Washburn County
Forest are closed from to ATV
travel from April 1 to May 31.
Trail
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The
8 mile Spider Lake ATV
Trail is a loop trail
beginnig and ending at the Spider
Lake Resort near Beechwood. The
trail runs primarily through the
Washburn County Forest. Trail
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The
Tri County Corridor
is an old railroad grade between
Ashland and Superior, Wisconsin.
While it is not a Forest Srevice
trail, it provides an important
link to towns around US Highway
2. This trail is paved with crushed
limestone. The rest of the ATV
trails are on gently rolling to
hilly terrain forested with aspen,
jack pine, red pine and oak. A
majority of the trail tread is
sandy. |
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Stony
Brook Trail
“The 20 mile Stony Brook
ATV trail connects the Minong
area with Sawyer County
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The
Harmon Lake ATV Trail is a 12
mile trail connection between
the Beaverbrook Trail and
the Spider Lake
Loop system. |
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Contact:
Washburn County Forestry Dept.,
850 W. Beaver Brook Avenue, Suite
4, Spooner, WI 54801; (715) 635-4490
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Wood County |
The
Wood County ATV Area
is located on 400 acres of county
forest land with 12 miles of ATV
trail. It is located 3 miles west
of Port Edwards on STH 54. It
is open year-round except during
the deer gun season. A restroom
facility and open shelter are
also available. Please follow
posted rules. |
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Contact:
Wood Co Park-Forest Dept., P.O.
Box 8095, 400 Market, Wisconsin
Rapids, WI 54495-8095; (715) 421-8422
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Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest |
| Washburn
Ranger District,Wisconsin's
northernmost U.S. Forest land,
oversees federal property in
Bayfield County, which includes
the Rainbow Lake Wilderness
and the Moquah Barrens Wildlife
Area.
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The
Great Divide Ranger District,
part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest includes the
counties of Ashland, Sawyer,
and Bayfield |
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Medford-Park
Falls Ranger District
encompasses the southern portion
of the Chequamegon side of the
Chequamegon-Nicolet National
Forest including the counties
of Price and Taylor. Natural
areas of importance include
the Yellow River, Chequamegon
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Flambeau
Trail System-This trail
system offers sixty miles of
riding opportunities for ATVs
and motorcycles (snowmobiles
in the winter) in Price County.
Highlighted by rolling terrain,
tree-lined corridors, wooden
bridges, and vistas overlooking
bogs and lakes, this trail is
rich with natural beauty. Two
rustic campgrounds are loated
near the trail, with Sailor
Lake Campground offering ATV
access directly from the campsite
to the trail. Smith Rapids Campground
is located a short hike from
the trail, which features the
Smith Rapids Covered Bridge.
Constructed in 1991, the bridge
is the only glue-laminated town
lattice covered bridge in Wisconsin.
The entire trail system essentially
covers the length and width
of the Park Falls unit of the
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District.- 60
miles-Flambeau
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