Off-Road
Motorcycle Recreation Area Trails
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. You will find below a brief explanation of the trail and the
local contact. For the most current information on trail conditions, maps,
and opening and closing dates, please contact the office indicated. Most of
the trail sponsors produce a quality map that is suitable for on-the-trail
use. You can also go to the DNR website. Go to Wisconsin.gov or
to www.dnr.state.wi.us to
find more info.
PLEASE OBEY TRAIL SIGNS AND SPEED LIMITS
AS POSTED.
Future trail use will depend on compliance
with local regulations. Land use issues are causing closures
all over the country. The Madison Motorcycle Club is working
hard to observe and fight land closures that effect motorcyclists.
Be a part of the solution, not the problem!
ADAMS COUNTY
Dyracuse Mound Motorcycle Recreation Area
15 miles south of Wisc. 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
ASHLAND COUNTY
Chequamegon National Forest Dead Horse Run Trail
Approximately 70 miles of forest trail on moderately rolling terrain. Trailhead
is located approximately 3 mile 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
BAYFIELD COUNTY
Chequamegon National Forest Valhalla Area Trails
Approximately 45 miles of trail connecting the Valhalla Winter Sports area.
Contact: Washburn Ranger District, Box 578, Washburn, WI 54891(715) 373-2667
CHEQUAMEGON
NATIONAL FOREST
It is the policy of the national forest that trails not specifically closed
or gated to use are available for off-road motorcycle or ATV recreation. There
are several trail systems signed and improved for ATV use. See Ashland, Bayfield,
Price, & Taylor counties.
CLARK COUNTY
18 miles of trails called Knobby Ridge. There are multiple “one way” loops of various difficulty. They have camping, two “youth only” loops of ¼ and ½ mile in length. They also have bathrooms and water. The Intensive Use area is really just a small motocross track but the kids love it! Daily fees are $6 for adults and $3 for kids. You can also buy a yearly pass. The best part is that they don’t close in mid October like Jackson county does!
FOREST COUNTY
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
JACKSON COUNTY (Jackson Co/Black River State
Forest)
Approximately 95 miles of ATV trail on state and county forest land - can be used by STREET LEGAL, PLATED dual sport motorcycles only. Camping is
available at County facilities and State Forest Campgrounds.
IN ADDITION , there
is approximately 20 miles of looped single-track trail designed for off-road motorcycles. The
motorcycle trailhead (Crawford Hills Motorcycle/ATV Park) is located on the
north side of Hwy 54 approximately 12 miles East of Black River Falls. Off-road
motorcycles must have a valid off-road county use decal to make use of the
trails designated for combination ATV/motorcycle use.
Contact: Jackson Co Forestry Dept, Courthouse, 307 Main St.Black
River Falls WI 54615(715) 284-0224
or DNR, Black River
Area Office, 910 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls WI 54615(715) 284-1426
KENOSHA COUNTY
Bong State 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.
Contact: Bong Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI 53139(414)
878-5600
LAFAYETTE COUNTY
Cheese Country Trail
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. For general info hit Green
County Tourism page. Riding Sticker locations are here. Trail maps and info are available on the http://www.tricountytrails.com.
POLK COUNTY
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 623Balsam Lake, WI 54810(715)
485-9294
PRICE COUNTY
Chequamegon National Forest Flambeau Trails.
60 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.Park Falls, WI 54555(715)
762-3294
TAYLOR COUNTY
Chequamegon National Forest 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.Medford, WI 54451(715) 748-4875
