All-Terrain Vehicle Area Trails
Winter, 2010-2011
This listing, arranged in alphabetical order by county, describes over 4,200 miles of trail that will be available for winter all-terrain vehicle riding during the winter of 2009-2010. Many of the trails are also used for snowmobile trail riding and will be open only during certain time periods. You will find below a brief explanation of the trail and the local contact. Most of the trail sponsors produce a quality map that is suitable for on-the-trail use. For the most current information on trail conditions, opening/closing announcements and maps, please contact the office indicated. Note: All-terrain vehicles making use of these trails must be registered for public use. (ATV Registration Application).
PLEASE OBEY TRAIL SIGNS AND SPEED LIMITS AS POSTED.
Future trail use will depend on compliance with local regulations.
ATV Trails can be found in the following counties:
Ashland | Barron | Bayfield | Burnett | Clark | Dodge | Douglas | Eau Claire | Florence | Fond du Lac | Forest | Iron | Jackson | Kenosha | Lafayette | Langlade | Lincoln | Marathon | Marinette | Polk | Price | Sawyer | Shawano | Taylor | Washburn
By Property Name: Brule River State Forest | Eau Claire Buffalo River Trail | Governor Knowles State Forest | Jackson County/Black River State Forest | Tri-Co Recreational Corridor
See a map of Wisconsin showing the county names.
Ashland County
Description: Approximately 32 miles of the Dead Horse Trail that connects with Sawyer County and 28 mile connection to Clam Lake.
Contact: Ashland Co Forestry Dept, 304 W. Michigan Street, PO Box 155, Butternut, WI 54514; (715) 769-3777
Barron County
Description: Approximately 37 miles of trail on public and private lands.
Contact: Barron Co Trail Coor., 1418 E. LaSalle Avenue, Barron, WI 54812; (715) 537-6295.
Bayfield County
Description: Approximately 166 miles of trail connecting with Forest Service trails and the Tri County Recreational Corridor.
Contact: Bayfield Recreation Department, Courthouse, Box 832 Washburn, WI 54891; 1-(800) 472-6338
Bayfield
Tri-Co Recreational Corridor
Description:Approximately 62 miles of improved railroad grade through Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas Counties that connects Ashland to Superior. http://www.travelbayfieldcounty.com/
Contact: Tri-Co Corridor Commission, 22315 Sunset Acres Lane, Grand View, WI 54839; (715) 763-3418
Burnett County
Description: Approximately 113 miles of trails that adjoin Douglas County trails.
Contact: Burnett County, Burnett Co Forestry Office,
Jake Nichols,
7425 Country Road K,
Siren, WI 54872,
(715) 349-2157;
Website: Burnett County Website
Burnett County Governor Knowles State Forest
Description: Approximately 31 miles of trail within Forest boundaries.
Contact: Gov. Knowles State Forest, Hwy 70, Box 367, Grantsburg, WI 54840; (715) 463-2898
Clark County
Description: Approximately 193 miles of trail connecting various county park/camping opportunities within Clark County Forest. Three parking lots serve the trail system.
Contact: Co Forestry & Park Office, 517 Court Street, Neillsville, WI 54456; (715) 743-5140 or see Clark County Website.
Dodge County
Description: Approximately 20 miles of trail in the area of the Wild Goose State Trail.
Contact: Dodge Co Planning Dept. Courthouse, Juneau, WI 53039; (920) 386-3700.
Douglas County
Description: Approximately 296 miles of trail that connects into the Burnett County System and the Gandy Dancer Trail including approximately 41 miles of improved railroad grade from the Washburn County line to Solon Springs known as the Wild Rivers' Trail. http://www.douglascountywi.org/maps/maps.htm
Contact: Douglas Co Forestry Dept, Box 211, Solon Springs, WI 54873; (715) 378-2219.
Douglas County
Brule River State Forest
Description: Approximately 32 miles of trail in the state forest.
Contact: DNR, Brule Area Headquarters, 6250 S. Ranger Rd., Brule, WI 54820; (715) 372-4866
Eau Claire County
Description: Approximately 16 miles of trail that connects with the Clark County system.
Contact: Eau Claire County Parks, 3015 E. Hamilton Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701; (715) 839-4738 or see Eau Claire County website.
Eau Claire Buffalo River Trail
Desciption: Approximately 36 miles of trail located on abandoned railroad grade in Trempealeau, Jackson, and Eau Claire counties (Mondovi - Fairchild).
Contact: Perrot State Park, Rt. 1, Box 407, Trempealeau, WI 54661; (715) 839-1607
Florence County
Description: Approximately 64 miles of trail that connects with a segment of the Marinette County system.
Contact: Florence Co Forestry Office, 4818 Forestry Driver, Florence, WI 54121; (715) 528-3207 or see Florence County Website.
Fond du Lac County
Description: Approximately 12 miles of trail.
Contact: Terry Dietzel, 160 S Macy St, Fond du lac, WI 54935, (920) 929-3135.
Forest County
Description: Approximately 40 miles of trail on private and public forest lands. http://www.co.forest.wi.gov//county/app/docs/forest/20070731134952921663.pdf
Contact: Forestry Department Courthouse, Crandon, WI 54520; (715) 478-3475.
Iron County
Description: Approximately 165 miles of trail connected by an extensive system of all-terrain vehicle routes.
Contact: Iron County Forestry Office, 606 3rd Avenue, N, Suite 2, Hurley, WI 54534; (715) 561-2697 or see Iron County Website.
Jackson County
Jackson Co/Black River State Forest
Description: Approximately 103 miles of trail on state and county forest land.
Contact: Jackson Co Forestry Dept, W9790 Airport Rd., Black River Falls, WI 54615; (715) 284-8475.
DNR, Black River Area Office, 910 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls WI 54615; (715) 284-4103
Kenosha County
Description: Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Approximately 7 miles of trails in 3 loops plus a short beginner loop. Trail availability determined on a daily basis. Always call before you come to ride. Riding hours: Mid October through Dec. 31, 2:00 p.m. to Sunset. January and February, 9:00 a.m. to Sunset. Closed March and April. Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission required. Purchase at Self-Registration Station or Office.
Contact: 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI 53139, Message Line: (262) 878-5600.
Lafayette County
Description: Approximately 18 miles of trail.
Contact: Lafayette County ATV Coordinator, 625 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530; (608) 776-5706 or (608) 574-2911.
Langlade County
Description: Extensive network of 509 miles of trail.
Contact: Langlade Co Forestry & Parks, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo, WI 54409; (715) 627-6300
Lincoln County
Description: Approximately 196 miles of trail.
Contact: Lincoln County Forestry, 1106 E 8th Street, Merrill, WI 54452; (715) 536-0327
Marathon County
Description: Extensive network of 689 miles of trail.
Contact: Snowmobile Coordinator Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau, WI 54403; (715) 261-1583
Marinette County
Description: Approximately 235 miles of trail interspersed with all-terrain vehicle route. Marinette County Website.
Contact: County Park Department, 1926 Hall Ave., Box 320 Marinette, WI 54143; (715) 732-7530
Polk County
Description: Approximately 12 miles of trail on the Amery to Almena Cattail Trail, 11 miles from Clear Lake to Clayton. Polk County Website.
Contact: Polk Co Parks Dept., 100 Polk Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; (715) 485-9278
Price County
Price County Forest
Description: Approximately 25 miles of scenic trail, 15.8 miles - Georgetown Trail and 9.5 miles - Solberg Trail , with various connecting routes. Direct access to lodging, camping and services.
Contact: Price County Forestry Department, 104, E Eyder Avenue, Phillips, WI 54555; (715) 339-6371; e-mail Eric.Holm@co.price.wi.us; website: Price County (http://www.pricecountywi.net/recreation/atv/)
Price County
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Description: The Flambeau Trail System consists of 70 miles of signed trails on moderately rolling terrain winding through the forest. Direct access to lodging, camping and services.
Contact: Park Falls Ranger District, Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest, 1170 4th Avenue, S., Park Falls, WI 54552; (715) 762-2461; website: Price County (http://www.pricecountywi.net/recreation/atv/)
Price County
Pine Line Trail
Description: A 26-mile abandoned railroad grade open to ATVs and UTVs in the winter only when trails are declared officially open to snowmobiles and the temperature is below 28 degrees. When the temperature is below 28 degrees, ATVs and UTVs are also allowed on snowmobile trail 189 with access to Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest geographical point, and a few miles of town roads and county snowmobile trails in the Prentice area. Direct access to lodging, camping and services.
Contact: Price County Forestry Department, 104, E Eyder Avenue, Phillips, WI 54555; (715) 339-6371; e-mail Eric.Holm@co.price.wi.us; website: Price County (http://www.pricecountywi.net/recreation/atv/)
Sawyer County
Description: Approximately 99 miles of trail in several locations.
Contact: Sawyer Co Forestry Dept., Box 879, Hayward, WI 54843; (715) 634-4846
Shawano County
Description: Approximately 564 miles of trail.
Contact: Shawano Co. Snowmobile Assn., 200 North Main St., Shawano, WI 54166; (715) 524-4349
Shawano County
Description: The Village of Tigerton operates the Embarrass River ATV Park. The park is open for winter riding and grooms approximately 20 miles of trail on 500 acres.
Contact: Village of Tigerton, P.O. Box 147, Tigerton, WI 54486; (715) 535-2262
Taylor County
Description: Approximately 291 miles of trail on private lands, federal forests and county recreation trails. Taylor County Website.
Contact: Taylor Co Tourism Courthouse, Medford, WI 54451; (715) 748-1486
Washburn County
Description: Approximately 124 miles of trail including 47 miles of improved railroad grade known as the Wild Rivers' Trail. Washburn County Website.
Contact: Washburn County Forestry Dept., 850 W. Beaver Brook Avenue, Suite 4, Spooner, WI 54801; (715) 635-4490
The counties colored in blue have winter trails. Click on the county for a description of the trail.
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