Winter Recreation
Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest
ATV Riding
During the winter, ATVs are allowed to operate on open snowmobile trails. Please note, this is allowed only in the winter months when the snowmobile trails are officially open.
- Additional information on trail passes, registration and safety tips.
- Marinette County [exit DNR] maintains a vast network of ATV trails.
Cross-country skiing
The state forest provides two systems of trails. Numerous rustic roads and volunteer-maintained hunter walking trails on the forest are also open to hikers. Ski touring is allowed on unmarked trails throughout the forest.
Ski trail map and brochure [PDF]
Spring Rapids Trail
The 5-mile Spring Rapids Trail can be accessed by driving five miles west of Crivitz on County Road W to Kirby Lake Lane. This hiking and skiing trail system includes various loops that provide some extremely steep hills, breathtaking views, several distances and quiet serenity broken only by the rush of the Peshtigo River. During ski season, the trails are groomed for classical and skate skiing. Pets, hiking and snowshoeing are not permitted on groomed ski trails.
Seymour Rapids Trail
This 3-mile trail is 9.5 miles west of Crivitz, off Bushman Road and Marinette County Road 1634. Although smaller than the Spring Rapids Trail, this system provides some steep hills and beautiful scenery. This trail is open to hiking, and trails are not groomed at this time for cross-country skiing.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is a very popular sport in northeastern Wisconsin and the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest has approximately 20 miles of snowmobile trails that connect with the regional network of trails. Trails are maintained in cooperation with Marinette County and local snowmobile clubs. Ample parking is available at boat landings 5, 9, and 10.
- Additional information on trail pass requirements, regulations and safety tips.
- Marinette County [exit DNR] webpages lists maps and reports on the county's entire snowmobile trail system.