Reports

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: October 27, 2022

Area Report:

October 27 ATV Trail Report-provided by Cathy LaReau, Sawyer County Trails

The Sawyer County Trails are still open to ride right now, but we do have some current closures and upcoming trail closures as the season progresses:

Trails Already Closed: 

Trail 21 south from FR 203 and the upper portion of Hwy S in the Moose Lake Area – this is a seasonal trail/route that closes on October 23rd each year until May

Trail 31 – a short section between the Tuscobia and County Rd F closed on October 15th and remains closed until December 15^th.

Temporary Trail Closings Coming Up:

Tuscobia State Trail – closes between November 15 and December 15th each year during hunting season.  Re-opens after that. 

Seasonal Trail Closings Coming Up: 

Flambeau Forest Trails – these are in the southeast portion of the county and include trails 36, 1, and 25.  These trails close to ATV/UTV traffic on November 15th and will not reopen until spring, approximately mid-May

Sawyer County Forest Land Trails (Seeley Hills Trails 63, 31, 8, 77, 15, 9-mile loop off the Tuscobia): All are open until grooming begins for snowmobiling.  Once grooming starts, these trails are closed to UTV traffic until spring.  ATVs 900 lbs or less can still ride the snow-groomed County Forest trails.

Trails Open All Winter

Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest Trails/Deadhorse Motorized Trail– trails within the Federal forest lands typically stay open all winter until the spring thaw closure.  For detailed information and maps, visit their link:  Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest – Maps & Publications (usda.gov)

Tuscobia State Trail is open for winter AFTER December 15^th

 Note about road routes:   Our road routes, (other than the upper portion of Hwy S) are open all winter.  As a reminder, PLEASE do not speed on our road routes- you do not want to be the rider that causes a route to be closed for others! 

Please contact the Chequamegon National Forest’s District Recreational Info at 715-634-4821 for additional questions.  For the Flambeau State Forest call 715-332-5271.  

Non-Resident Trail Passes are required for ATVs.  (WI residents do not need a trail pass but are required to display their registration sticker.)

State law requires ATVs to always operate with headlights on.

Sawyer County allows the use of Side by Sides on ALL ATV TRAILS, including those in the Chequamegon National Forest.

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: October 27, 2022

Area Report:

The Sawyer County Trails are still open to ride right now, but we do have some current closures and upcoming trail closures as the season progresses:

Trails Already Closed: 

Trail 21 south from FR 203 and the upper portion of Hwy S in the Moose Lake Area – this is a seasonal trail/route that closes on October 23rd each year

Trail 31 – a short section between the Tuscobia and County Rd F closed on October 15th and remains closed until December 15th

Temporary Trail Closings Coming Up:

Tuscobia Trail – closes between November 15 and December 15th each year during hunting season.  Re-opens after that. 

Seasonal Trail Closings Coming Up: 

Flambeau Forest Trails – these are in the southeast portion of the county and include trails 36, 1, and 25.  These trails close to ATV/UTV traffic on November 15th and will not reopen until spring, approximately mid-May

Sawyer County Forest Land Trails (Seeley Hills Trails 63, 31, 8, 77, 15, 9-mile loop off the Tuscobia): All are open until grooming begins for snowmobiling.  Once grooming starts, these trails are closed to UTV traffic until spring.  ATVs under 900lbs can still ride the snow-groomed County Forest trails.

Note about road routes:   Our road routes, (other than the upper portion of Hwy S) are open all winter.  As a reminder, PLEASE do not speed on our road routes- you do not want to be the rider that causes a route to be closed for others

Please contact the Chequamegon National Forest’s District Recreational Info at 715-634-4821 for additional questions.  For the Flambeau State Forest call 715-332-5271.  

Non-Resident Trail Passes are required for ATVs.  (WI residents do not need a trail pass but are required to display their registration sticker.)

State law requires ATVs to always operate with headlights on.

Sawyer County allows the use of Side by Sides on ALL ATV TRAILS, including those in the Chequamegon National Forest.

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: October 12, 2022

Area Report:

October 12, 2022, ATV Trail Report

Trails in Sawyer County are open to ride!  We’ve had a beautiful, colorful fall riding season so far – and although the woods are past peak color, we still have some great riding to do!  Most trails have been somewhat dry due to a lack of substantial rainfall. 

Local ATV and snowmobile clubs have also been busy brushing and trimming trails, as well as updating and installing new trail signage.  

Several hunting seasons are going on right now and you may encounter various hunters and vehicles on some of the county forest roads- use caution.

The Connors Creek bridge in the southeast part of the county, is supposed to be done but I’ve not checked it – watch for signs when riding in that area as the trail should be open again soon. 

The Tagalder Bridge by Nelson Lake was replaced recently, so no need for that road detour either! 

This time of year, some of the lake resorts cut back on business hours so it’s always a good idea to call ahead to plan stops.  Most businesses in the city of Hayward are open all year, although some may adjust their hours as well.  

Trail 21 coming south from the Namekagon area, down to the upper part of County Rd S to Moose Lake is a seasonal trail which closes to ATV use as of October 24- so get your riding in here soon!

An important reminder to all riders – please do not speed on our road routes!  Don’t be the one who causes a route to be closed. 

Riders – please report any trail issues/downed trees to us right away!  info@sawyercountyalliance.com or call/text Cathy directly at 715-558-8966

Please contact the Chequamegon National Forest’s District Recreational Info at 715-634-4821 for additional questions.  For the Flambeau State Forest call 715-332-5271.  

Non-Resident Trail Passes are required for ATVs.  (WI residents do not need a trail pass but are required to display their registration sticker.)

State law requires ATVs to always operate with headlights on.

Sawyer County allows the use of Side by Sides on ALL ATV TRAILS, including those in the Chequamegon National Forest.