Off-highway motorcycle trails
This listing describes more than 750 miles of trails available for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) riding. Below is a brief explanation of the trail and the trail manager contact.
There can be some confusion as to what portions of a trail may be open to motorcycles. Some trails are open to street-licensed OHMs but not OHMs that cannot be registered by the Department of Transportation for use on public roads. These OHMs are called "limited-use off-highway motorcycles" and are commonly referred to as dirt bikes.
For the most current information on trail conditions, maps and the local trail or area opening/closing dates, please contact the trail manager indicated.
Cattail State Trail - Polk County
Trail Manager
Polk County Parks Department [exit DNR]
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
715-485-9294Trail Name: Cattail State Trail
Counties: Polk
Description: Graveled rail bed.
Miles: 13
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Clear Lake-Clayton Trail - Polk County
Trail Manager
Polk County Parks Department [exit DNR]
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
715-485-9294Trail Name: Clear Lake-Clayton Trail
Counties: Polk
Description: Graveled rail bed that runs from 2 miles south of Clear Lake to the Barron County line north of Clayton.
Miles: 12
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Off-Highway Motorcycle Trails - Douglas County
Trail Manager
Straight Arrow Enduro Riders (SAER) Motorcycle Club [exit DNR]
Douglas County Forestry Department
9182 East Hughes Avenue, P.O. Box 211
Solon Springs, WI 54873
715-378-4528Trail Name: Off-highway motorcycle trail system
Counties: Douglas
Description: Singletrack off-highway motorcycle trail.
Miles: 5
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Tri County Corridor - Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas Counties
Trail Manager
Tri-County Recreational Corridor Commission
715-969-4150Trail Name: Tri County Corridor
Counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas
Description: Mostly rail corridor.
Miles: 62
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Gandy Dancer State Trail - Douglas County
Trail Manager(s)
Douglas County Forestry Department
9182 East Hughes Ave., P.O. Box 211
Solon Springs, WI 54873
715-378-4528Trail Name: Gandy Dancer State Trail
Counties: Douglas
Description: Graveled rail bed trail system connector that runs from Foxboro Chaffey Road for 1 mile south to the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line.
Miles: 1
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Cheese Country Trail - Iowa, Lafayette, Green counties
Trail Manager
Tri County Trail Commission [exit DNR]
Courthouse, Monroe, WI
608-574-2911Trail Name: Cheese Country Trail
Counties: Iowa, Lafayette, Green
Description: Rail trail that goes from Mineral Point (Iowa Co.) to Darlington (Lafayette Co.) to Monroe (Green Co.). The trail surface is relatively flat but passes through scenic terrain.
Miles: 47
Fee: Yes
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Pecatonica State Trail - Lafayette County
Trail Manager
Lafayette County
626 Main St.
Darlington, WI 53530Trail Name: Pecatonica State Trail
Counties: Lafayette
Description: Rail trail that goes from Belmont to Calamine.
Miles: 10
Fee: Yes
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Riverview ATV Park - Kewaunee County
Trail Manager
Kewaunee County Promotions and Rec. Dept. [exit DNR]
E4280 County Road F
Kewaunee, WI 54216
920-388-0444Trail Name: Riverview ATV Park
Counties: Kewaunee
Description: The Riverview ATV Park is located adjacent to the county landfill, just off of County Highway C. This park has a hill climb area, intense use challenge course, picnic areas and restrooms. Park hours are 8 a.m. until dusk. The park is closed one week before and one week after the traditional Wisconsin nine-day deer gun hunting season. The Park is also closed from March 1 to April 30, or other times as deemed necessary to protect the trails by the Park and Recreation Director.
Miles: 20
Fee: Yes
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
ATV Trail - Forest County
Trail Manager
Forest County Forestry and Parks Department [exit DNR]
200 E Madison St.
Crandon, WI 54520
715-478-3475Trail Name: ATV Trail
Counties: Forest
Description: Public ATV trail located on old logging roads which are also open to dirt bikes, snowmobiles, hikers, bikers, skiers and many other recreationists.
Miles: 8
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
ATV Area - Wood County
Trail Manager
Wood County Park and Forestry Department [exit DNR]
4415 State Highway 54
Port Edwards, WI 54469
715-421-8422Trail Name: ATV Area
Counties: Wood
Description: The Wood County ATV Area is located on 400 acres of county forest land with 10 miles of ATV trail. It is 3 miles west of Port Edwards on State Highway 54. It is open year-round except during the gun deer season. A restroom facility and open shelter are available.
Miles: 10
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Harrison Hills ATV Trail - Lincoln County
Trail Manager
Forestry, Land and Parks Department [exit DNR]Lincoln County Service Center
801 N. Sales Street, Suite 106
Merrill, WI 54452
715-539-1034Trail Name: Harrison Hills ATV Trail
Counties: Lincoln
Description: The trail is a two-way trail located on old logging roads. There are six major parking areas: Turtle Lake Road, County Highway B South, County Highway B North, Harrison Convenience Store, Bailey's Town and Country Inn, and Clover Club. Closed Dec. 1 to May 1.
Miles: 45
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
Wolf River State Trail - Forest County
Trail Manager(s)
Forest County Forestry and Parks Department [exit DNR]
201 E Madison St.
Crandon, WI 54520
715-478-3476Trail Name: Wolf River State Trail
Counties: Forest
Description: Rail trail. The trail connects to the city of Crandon streets so one may access the trail through the city. Cross-country riding on forest and town roads is prohibited. ATVs are allowed during winter months but the trail is an active snowmobile trail. OHMs are not allowed on the Wolf River State Trail in Langlade County.
Miles: 14
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
Nicolet State Trail - Forest County
Trail Manager(s)
Forest County Forestry and Parks Department [exit DNR]
201 E Madison St.
Crandon, WI 54520
715-478-3476Trail Name: Nicolet State Trail
Counties: Forest
Description: Rail trail. In Forest County there are trail heads for parking and loading/unloading in Wabeno, Laona and off County Highway G in Cavour; access to the trail is also available at road crossings. OHMs are not allowed on the Nicolet State Trail in Oconto and Florence counties.
Miles: 32
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Medford-Park Falls District - Dead Horse Run Trail
Trail Manager
U.S. Forest Service - Dead Horse Run Trail [exit DNR]
850 North 8th, State Highway 13
Medford, WI 54451
715-748-4875Trail Name: Dead Horse Run Trail
Counties: Price, Ashland, Sawyer
Description: Open May 1 to March 14
Miles: 56
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Medford-Park Falls District - Flambeau Motorized Trail System
Trail Manager
U.S. Forest Service - Flambeau Motorized Trail [exit DNR]
850 North 8th, State Highway 13
Medford, WI 54451
715-748-4875Trail Name: Flambeau Motorized Trail
Counties: Price
Description: Open May 1 to March 14
Miles: 74
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Medford-Park Falls District Perkinstown Motorized Trail
Trail Manager
U.S. Forest Service, Perkinstown Motorized Trail [exit DNR]
850 North 8th, State Highway 13
Medford, WI 54451
715-748-4875Trail Name: Perkinstown Motorized Trail
Counties: Price
Description: This two-way trail is developed for ATV/UTVs 65-inches or less and motorcycles (and snowmobiles in the winter). The trail is ideal for visitors of all ages, riding abilities and experience levels. The trail system is highlighted by rolling terrain, wooden bridges and a variety of woodlands and wetlands. The northern most point is located near the Chippewa Campground on the shores of Chequamegon Waters. A trailhead is also located on State Highway 64 that provides an information board with trail maps and toilet facilities.
Miles: 20
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Eagle River - Florence District
Trail Manager
U.S. Forest Service, Eagle River-Florence Ranger District [exit DNR]
1247 E. Wall St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-2827Trail Name: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Counties: Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence
Description: Designated roads open to highway legal vehicles as displayed on the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map. The District offers trails open to wheeled vehicles 50 inches or less in width, special use designations, and seasonal use designations. 2016 Motor Vehicle Use Map to be released in October 2016.
Miles: Multiple roads
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Lakewood - Laona District
Trail Manager
U.S. Forest Service, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District [exit DNR]
15085 STH 32
Lakewood, WI 54138
715-276-6333Trail Name: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Counties: Forest, Langlade, Oconto
Description: Designated roads open to highway legal vehicles as displayed on the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map. The district offers trails open to wheeled vehicles 50 inches or less in width, special use designations, and seasonal use designations. 2016 Motor Vehicle Use Map to be released in October 2016.
Miles: Multiple roads
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
UTV Trail - Marinette County
Trail Manager
Marinette County Parks Department [exit DNR]
501 Pine St.
Peshtigo, WI 54157
715-732-7530Trail Name: Marinette County UTV Trail
Counties: Marinette
Description: Marinette County has over 200 miles of ATV/UTV trails. The majority of the trail system is open year-round except when the trails are closed during spring (approximately the month of April) due to soft and wet trail conditions.
Miles: 213
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
Knobby Ridge - Clark County
Trail Manager
Clark County [exit DNR]
517 Court St., Room 301
Neilsville, WI 54456
715-743-5148Trail Name: Knobby Ridge
Counties: Clark
Description: Singletrack off-highway motorcycle trail.
Miles: 6
Fee: Yes
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Dyracuse - Adams County
Trail Manager
Town of Rome [exit DNR]
1047 County Road O
Nekoosa, WI
715-325-8014Trail Name: Dyracuse
Counties: Adams
Description: OHM/ATV trails, motocross track, supercross track.
Miles: 10
Fee: Yes
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Kenosha County
Trail Manager
Wisconsin DNR
26313 Burlington Road
Kansasville, WI 53139
262-878-5600Trail Name: Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Counties: Kenosha
Description: The special use zone at Richard Bong SRA has nearly 8 miles of off-highway motorcycle trails (6.4 shared with ATV/UTV trails and 1.4 singletrack).
Miles: 8
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Florence County ATV Park
Trail Manager
Florence County Wild Rivers Center [exit DNR]
5617 Forestry Dr.
Florence WI 54121
715-528-3207Trail Name: Florence County ATV Park
Counties: Florence
Description: This 17-acre ATV park offers riders of varying experience levels challenges on hills, sand and mud pits. The ATV Park is located on the south side of Fisher Lake in the Town of Florence.
Miles: 2
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No
The Tamaracks Off-Highway Motorcycle Singletrack Trail System - Vilas County
Trail Manager
Landover Dualsporters Club
5019 Tamarack Road
Conover WI 54519
715-479-5160Trail Name: The Tamaracks Off-Highway Motorcycle Single Track Trail System
Counties: Florence
Description: Trailhead is at the main Park and Ride Lot. The two-way singletrack trail system consists of a dirt and sand trail tread traversing varying terrain and foliage, providing many scenic overlooks. This maintained singletrack trail provides challenges to both the novice and experienced rider. Main Park and Ride lot has pit toilets, picnic tables and is adjacent to a primitive county campground. This single tracktrail system opens and closes in unison with Vilas County ATV/UTV Trails.
Miles: 15 miles. Additional miles are under construction.
Fee: Wisconsin DNR OHM Pass is required
Limited use OHMs allowed? Yes
Jackson County ATV and Singletrack Motorcycle Trails and Crawford Hills ATV/Motorcycle Park
Trail Manager
Jackson County [exit DNR]
W9790 Airport Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615
715-284-8475Trail Name: Jackson County ATV and Singletrack Motorcycle Trails
Counties: Jackson
Description: ATV trails are groomed on a weekly basis. Singletrack trail is one-way. The Crawford Hills ATV/Motorcycle Park [exit DNR] is located at the center of the trail system and offers primitive campsites; connects to Jackson County OHM singletrack trails.
Miles: 118 total (92 shared with ATVs, 26 singletrack)
Fee: There is no fee to use the ATV trails, but there is a fee to use the singletrack OHM trails and Crawford Hills Park.
Limited use OHMs allowed? Dirt bikes are not allowed on ATV trails, but they are allowed on the 26 miles of singletrack trail.
Black River State Forest - Jackson and Clark Counties
Trail Manager
Wisconsin DNR
W10325 Highway 12
Black River, WI 54615
715-284-4106Trail Name: Black River State Forest
Counties: Jackson, Clark
Description: ATV trails.
Miles: 34
Fee: No
Limited use OHMs allowed? No