Off-Road Motorcycle Recreation Area Trails
Spring, Summer, Fall 2008
Grant funds are no longer available for this program. The information below will help you locate these special trails in Wisconsin.
This listing, arranged in alphabetical order by county, describes over 400 miles of trails that will be available for spring, summer, and fall motorcycle riding in 2008. You will find below a brief explanation of the trail and the local contact. For the most current information on trail conditions, maps and the local trail or area opening/closing dates, please contact the office indicated. Most of the trail sponsors produce a quality map that is suitable for on-the-trail use.
PLEASE OBEY TRAIL SIGNS AND SPEED LIMITS AS POSTED. Future trail use will depend on compliance with local regulations.
Adams | Ashland | Bayfield | Clark | Forest | Kenosha | Lafayette | Polk | Price | Taylor
By Property Name: Cheese Country Trail | Chequamegon -Nicolet National Forest (see Ashland, Bayfield, Price & Taylor counties) | Jackson County/Black River State Forest | Richard Bong State Recreation Area
See a map of Wisconsin showing the county names.
Adams County
Description:Dyracuse Mound Motorcycle Recreation Area. 15 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids (Archer Dr. east of State Hwy 13). Contains 2 ATV courses, 2 motorcycle courses, trails, shelter, toilets and parking. Admission fee is charged. No camping in the park.
Contact: Town Clerk, Town of Rome, 1156 Co Trunk D, Nekoosa, WI 54457 (715) 325-8013; Website: http:\\www.romewi.com
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
in Ashland County
Description: Dead Horse Run. Approximately 79 miles of forest trail on moderately rolling terrain. Trailhead is located approximately 3 miles north of Loretta (State Hwy 70) immediately off of County Trunk GG.
Contact: Glidden Ranger Station, Chequamegon N.F., Glidden, WI 54527; (715) 264-2511
Ashland
Tri-Co Recreational Corridor
Description: Approximately 62 miles of improved railroad grade through Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas Counties that connects Ashland to Superior.
Contact: Tri-Co Corridor Commission, 22315 Sunset Acres Lane, Grand View, WI 54839; (715) 763-3418; Website: http:\\www.travelbayfieldcounty.com
Bayfield County
Chequamegon National Forest
Description: Valhalla Area Trails. Approximately 63 miles of trail connecting the Valhalla Winter Sports area.
Contact: Washburn Ranger District, Box 578, Washburn, WI 54891; (715) 373-2667 Website: www.travelbayfieldcounty.com
Chequamegon National Forest
Description: In the near future, the revised Forest Management Plan will restrict off-road motorcycle to designated trails. There are several trail systems signed and improved for off-road motorcycle use. See Ashland, Bayfield, Price, & Taylor counties.
Clark County
Description: Knobby Ridge Motorcycle Trail. 18 miles of trail in 4 loops. Youth loop located off main parking area. Trail access is 8 miles west of Neillsville on Highway 10.
Contact: Clark County Forests & Parks, 517 Court Street, Neillsville, WI 54456; (715) 743-5140 or see Clark County Website.
Forest County
Description: Approximately 8 miles of looped trail on county forest lands 3 miles south of Crandon.
Contact: County Forestry Dept., Courthouse, Crandon WI 54520; (715) 478-3475; e-mail: dzforestco@ez-net.com
Kenosha County
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Description: 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.
Contact: Richard Bong Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI 53139; (262) 878-5600.
Lafayette County
Cheese Country Trail
Description: 47 miles of abandoned railroad grade extending from Mineral Point (Iowa County) to Darlington (Lafayette Co.) to Monroe (Green Co.). The trail surface is relatively flat but passes through scenic terrain.
Contact: Tri Co Trail Commission, Courthouse, Monroe, WI 53566; (608) 328-9430. Web address: www.tricountytrails.com
Polk County
Description: 18 miles of abandoned railroad grade extending from Amery to Turtle Lake and into Barron County. The trailhead is located in the City of Amery.
Contact: Polk Co Parks Dept., 100 Polk Plaza, Box 623, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; (715) 485-9278; Website: http:\\www.polkcountytourism.com
Price County
Chequamegon National Forest
Description: Flambeau Trails. 72 miles of signed trails on moderately rolling terrain. 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.
Contact: Park Falls Ranger District, Chequamegon N. F, 1170 4th Avenue, S., Park Falls, WI 54555; (715) 762-2461
Taylor County
Chequamegon National Forest
Description: 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.
Contact: Medford Ranger District, Chequamegon N.F., 850 N. 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451; (715) 748-4875
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