Trail Systems

In 1979, the Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club wanted to develop some land just south of Rome in central Wisconsin solely for off-road riding. The club owned twenty acres in the area, but wanted to add more to produce a larger, more varied riding area. The concept hinged on securing funds from the Wisconsin DNR’s Motorcycle Recreation Program (MRP) to acquire land and build the park. Back in the late 1960s, the MRP was legislated to provide financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of public off-highway motorcycle riding areas. An...

One of the more challenging trail systems in Wisconsin is the Dead Horse Run Trail. Once lightly traveled by ATV enthusiasts, more and more are discovering the system. It’s no wonder; the trail’s diverse terrain and Northwood’s scenery make it an experience you’ll enjoy. The peculiar name comes from an incident that occurred in the early 1900s. A team of horses broke through the ice on a slough just east of Clam Lake and were never recovered. The slough became known as Dead Horse Slough and the name later transferred to the trail. ...

Just an hour’s drive from the Twin Cities, the Cattail State Trail is one of the most popular ATV destinations in northwestern Wisconsin. Developed on a former railroad grade, the 18-mile Cattail State Trail meanders through some of Wisconsin’s most picturesque forests and farmlands. The trail passes through Turtle Lake as it connects Amery in Polk County with Almena in Barron County. The Cattail is a prime example of a multi-use trail that’s enjoyed by many outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Open year round for ATVing, other trail uses include hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing,...

Jutting out into the largest fresh water lake in the world, Bayfield County is a jewel of natural resources and wonderful scenery. The ATV trails here flow through county and national forest lands. Notably, many trails glide through the northern part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The Valhalla Area Trails are a popular destination for ATV enthusiasts. The Valhalla Trail, also known as the Valhalla Recreation Area, is positioned 10 miles west of the town of Washburn, which sits right on the big lake. With plenty of lodging, services and attractions, Washburn is accessible...

Buffalo County trails connect to Trempealeau County.

Rulesand Regulations* All ATVs/*UTVs must be registered or licensed in order to ride on Burnett County Forest Lands. Trail Rules, Maps and Licensing Information 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,...

The hills, valleys and challenging terrain of northern Chippewa County were created by the action of glaciers many thousands of years ago. This glacial topography is what makes this area ideal for ATV riding. The Chippewa County ATV Trail rambles through a scattered string of the county’s 33,000 acres of county forestland. Even though the trail here is short – 15 miles - you’ll be challenged with steep hills and valleys. Winding past small lakes and beaver ponds, the trail is an open door to spectacular vistas and abundant wild life. Beginning at the...

Seventeen percent of Clark County is county forest – 132,852 acres of fun just begging to be explored from the seat of an ATV. And you can do it because 130 miles of ATV trails access it all from Lake Arbutus in the south to Mead Lake in the north. All you’ll need is stamina and a couple of days. This is a place designed with ATVs in mind. Here, you can ride all day and never hit the same trail twice. The system is actually a series of seven loop trails linked by...

Wild Rivers State Trail One of the longest trail systems in the state, the Wild Rivers State Trail traverses three northwestern Wisconsin counties. The 104-mile trail is a former Omaha and Soo Line Railroad grade that parallels US Hwy 53 from Rice Lake to Superior. Located in the Red Cedar Valley of Wisconsin, Rice Lake is a hotbed of outdoor recreation. The southern trailhead is located near Hwy 48 and Cty SS. Three miles north of town, the Wild Rivers State Trail connects with the Tuscobia State Trail. While it might be...

RR Grade through mostly open farmland.

Nestled in the far northeastern corner of the state, Florence County is about as close to wilderness as you’ll find in Wisconsin. A quarter of the county’s 312,000 acres is held as part of the vast Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest that rambles over 1.5 million acres of northern Wisconsin. Florence County forests total another 36,500 acres. In all, more than 140,000 acres of the county are public lands. Like most of the Great Lakes Basin, the county’s virgin pine forests were clearcut in the 1800s. In the 1930s, federal, state and county governments took over...

  Check out the online map here: http://forestcountyatv.com/images/ATVTrailMap.pdf You can check out the clubs web site by clicking here: http://www.forestcountyatv.com. We do not have a written document for this county.

They call this the Driftless Area, this southwestern corner of Wisconsin. While much of the rest of the state was scraped pretty flat by glaciers, the massive ice bulldozers never made it this far south and west. Here, the countryside rises and falls in an almost rhythmic ripple of ridges and valleys. It is beautiful country. Across this landscape the rail line wove its way from valley to valley, bridging scores of streams that flowed down the valley floors. The Cheese Country Trail follows that line. Built on an abandoned railbed, the trail swings...

On the edge of Lake Superior and bordering Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an ATV paradise called Iron County. A combination of wellthought-out trails, friendly towns, active ATV clubs and an involved local government has produced a sophisticated network of summer-only and year-round trails, making it one of the top go-to places in the state. The trail system is so well developed that you can visit nearly every major town in the county on an ATV. The area has the welcome mat out all year long, allowing ATVers to enjoy the trails in their favorite...

Just a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities and Madison and three hours from Milwaukee, the ATV trails of the Jackson County Forest and the Black River State Forest are some of the most popular in the Midwest. Not only are they proximal to Interstate 94, the trail system here is extensive, the scenery is lovely, and campgrounds are everywhere. The rolling terrain, wide trails and towering trees make you feel like you’re miles from civilization. Eight access points give you plenty of trailhead choices. Four trailheads are just off I-94, making them popular...

Availability of the ATV/dirt bike trails is determined on a daily basis. Always call (262) 878-5600 before you come to ride. The message is changed daily. If weather or trail conditions warrant, the trails may be closed during the day and the telephone message changed. 7.1 miles of trail are available. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/bong/trails.html#atv ATV/Dirtbike loops 1 and 2 trails open at 9 a.m. Loop 3 never opens before noon. All loops close at sunset. In March and April the ATV/dirt bike trails are closed. For more information, ask Richard Bong State...

Developed in 1996, the 20 miles of trail within Kewaunee County’s Riverview ATV Park offer the kind of challenges that make for great riding. This ATV paradise offers a slice of everything: twisting trails through woods and open areas, a hill climb, rhythm jump trail, intense use trail, a trail for kids and a large picnic area on the shore of a pond. The creation of the 220-acre ATV-only park was a joint project between the local Bay Lake ATV Club and Kewaunee County. Riverview ATV Park is an excellent example of ATV registration...

Because of its diverse terrain and unending scenery, many consider Parrish Highlands one of the top trail systems in Wisconsin. Fifty-five miles of trail here access a portion of the 127,000-acre Langlade County Forest. In a word, it is blissful riding. Throw a leg over your quad and listen to it rumble as you glide through the forest. This is terrain made to be experienced from a four-wheeler. Throughout the Parrish Highlands trail system, rolling hills and tall hardwoods greet you. In the summer, the canopy of leaves overhead screens the afternoon sun while...

You could say that ATVing in Lincoln County is the tale of two seasons. While many ATV trails in the state are closed in the winter, many portions of the trail system in Lincoln County are open when the temperature dips below freezing and snow blankets the ground. Lincoln County boasts 175 miles of winter trails, many shared with snowmobilers. The Harrison Hills ATV Trails are a favorite in any season. Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, northeastern Lincoln County is sprinkled with clear lakes, picturesque scenery, rolling hills, and moderate to...

Just four miles west of Mosinee, the Burma Road Forest is a 1,480-acre haven for Central Wisconsin ATV enthusiasts. Trailhead parking lots on both ends of the trail system afford quick and easy access. Free camping is offered at either trailhead with a permit from the Park, Recreation & Forestry Department. Restrooms at the northern trailhead are a bonus amenity. Signage marks nine trail segments within the 11-mile system. The Burma Road Forest is one unit in the county’s 28,000-acre forest system. The forest is managed for timber production, wildlife...

Marinette County is big – at 1,402 square miles it’s the third largest county in the state. Its county forests total 231,000 acres – second largest in Wisconsin. For ATVers, there’s plenty of room to roam. Consequently, it’s common for riders to click off 100 miles or more in a day on the Marinette County trails. With 200 miles of trail to explore, passionate riders can stay in the saddle for a week. There is much to see and enjoy. Bordered by Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Bay of Green Bay...

The Dusty Trails got their name from the sandy soil here – when it’s dry, it’s dusty. But that doesn’t stop Oconto County’s ardent ATV riders. After all, getting dirty is part of the fun. Besides, it’s not dusty all the time. In fact, there are areas on the trail where, after a good rain, you’ll find standing water and some added fun. The 120-mile trail system offers a mixture of forest scenery and rolling terrain. Geologically, glaciers carved this landscape leaving sand and gravel, bedrock outcroppings and huge chunks of buried ice that...

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...

Click here to go to the official Price County ATV Trail Web Site Tuscobia State Trail The Tuscobia State Trail is a 74-mile, multi-use, rails-trails conversion that spans four counties in northern Wisconsin. It was once the Omaha Line and for seventy years it was the transportation backbone of the region’s logging and farming industries. It took 15 years to build the line between Rice Lake and Park Falls. When it was completed in 1914, it quickly became the best way to transport pulpwood to the burgeoning Flambeau Paper Mill in Park Falls. But...

Discover the ATV trails of Rusk County and enjoy scenic forests, beautiful lake country and abundant wildlife. There are several excellent opportunities available to ATV riders in Rusk County, including logging roads throughout Rusk County Forest Land and a designated trail in the Blue Hills area of Western Rusk County. This website contains all the information you need to plan your Rusk County ATVing adventure. The Rusk County ATV map highlights ATV road routes running throughout the county, allowing riders to travel from one community to another and access trailheads. Rusk County...

The Tuscobia State Trail is a 74-mile, multi-use, rails-trails conversion that spans four counties in northern Wisconsin. It was once the Omaha Line and for seventy years it was the transportation backbone of the region’s logging and farming industries. It took 15 years to build the line between Rice Lake and Park Falls. When it was completed in 1914, it quickly became the best way to transport pulpwood to the burgeoning Flambeau Paper Mill in Park Falls. But times changed. By the mid-50s the line was abandoned in disrepair. In 1968, development of the Tuscobia...

The Embarrass River ATV Park is well known in Wisconsin ATV circles. Designed in 1998, it was meant to be a “model” ATV park – a wellplanned ATV haven with great trails and camping amenities. Since it opened, ATV enthusiasts have flocked here, and rightly so. The 504-acre park includes a Challenge Area, which is a motocross-type track, and twenty miles of trails that wind through a variety of terrain. While the Challenge Area is a popular part of the park, many head here to ride the winding trails because they offer plenty of...

The Pine Line Open to ATVs early-December thru March 31, 2009 Easy to Moderate The Pine Line Rail Trail is a 26-mile abandoned railroad grade open to ATVs in the winter only when trails are declared officially open to snowmobiles. Its northern most point is located near Prentice. There is a connecting trail to Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest geographical point. ATVs are also allowed on a few miles of town roads and county snowmobile trails in the Prentice area which allow access to lodging,...

This trail is mostly on rail road grade with some road routes.