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Trail Report: Antigo | Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2024

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: February 2, 2024

Area Report:

NEWS RELEASE/ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
LANGLADE COUNTY ATV/UTV ROUTES OPEN
 

The Langlade County snowmobile trails and ATV/UTV trails remain closed at this time.

Those that would like to utilize ATV/UTV vehicles should be aware that most of the County has road routes open which allow you to continue to access our businesses. Here are the road routes currently available for recreational use in Langlade County:

  • All County Highways (County highways are named with letters)
  • County forest roads that are open to motor vehicles and not marked as closed.

By Municipal Ordinance the following routes are open to ATV/UTV traffic at this time:

  • All Town Roads within the Towns of Parrish, Elcho, Ainsworth, Summit, Upham, Langlade, Neva, Evergreen, Antigo, Ackley, Rolling, Norwood and Wolf River
  • Primary signed roads in the Village of White Lake, the Town of Peck, and Town of Vilas
  • City of Antigo- All City Roads other than the following are open to ATV/UTV traffic as per City Ordinance except Highway 64 (aka: Century Ave.) and Highway 45 (aka:-Superior Street, South Superior Street and Neva Road).
  • Town of Price- No Town roads are open

Speed limits on roads are at the normal speed of traffic unless otherwise Please respect our marked trail system and stay off the trails. Currently marked trails are primarily snowmobile trails and many cross private lands, please protect those trails.

Please ride right, stay on the pavement, and avoid damage to gravel roads. Maintaining undamaged road conditions assists us in keeping the accesses available for you to enjoy, year-round.

We hope you enjoy recreating in Langlade County during this low snow winter and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!

Al Murray
Langlade County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – December 28, 2023

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: December 28, 2023

Area Report:

With our current lack of snow, it is a great time to still get out for a ride. Here are the updated places you can ride as well as a list of current closures.

Places Currently Open to Ride:

The Tuscobia State Trail:

Open to all ATV/UTV traffic.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (light green on map):

Trails in the CNNF are open to both ATVs and UTVs during winter months; this includes the Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail. However; Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 

Sawyer County Forest (darker green on ATV map):

ATV trails within the Sawyer County Forest are open to ATV and UTV use until snow grooming begins.  Once trails are groomed, UTVs are not allowed. ATVs 900 lbs. and under are allowed on county forest trails throughout winter.

Road routes, along with ATV trails on private land, are generally open all year to ATV/UTV use, but it’s smart to check with towns, LCO Conservation, or local clubs, if you have questions or want updated information before you ride.

Routes and Trails Currently Closed:

Flambeau River State Forest (large orange area on ATV map, in SE corner of Sawyer Co.):

Trails within the Flambeau River State Forest close to ATV/UTV use on November 15 until after spring thaw, typically mid-May.

  • Cty. Hwy. S from Town of Spider Lake town line north to Hwy 77.
  • The short route on Hwy 77 (from Cty. Hwy. S to Sheers Rd).
  • Trail 21 (series of connected trails and forest roads leading up to Bayfield county)
  • Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 
  • Bayfield county trails are open.

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 Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 21, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 21, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 20, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 20, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – December 19, 2023

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: December 19, 2023

Area Report:

With our current lack of snow, it is a great time to still get out for a ride. Here are the updated places you can ride as well as a list of current closures.

Places Currently Open to Ride:

The Tuscobia State Trail:

Open to all ATV/UTV traffic.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (light green on map):

Trails in the CNNF are open to both ATVs and UTVs during winter months; this includes the Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail. However; Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 

Sawyer County Forest (darker green on ATV map):

ATV trails within the Sawyer County Forest are open to ATV and UTV use until snow grooming begins.  Once trails are groomed, UTVs are not allowed. ATVs 900 lbs. and under are allowed on county forest trails throughout winter.

Road routes, along with ATV trails on private land, are generally open all year to ATV/UTV use, but it’s smart to check with towns, LCO Conservation, or local clubs, if you have questions or want updated information before you ride.

Routes and Trails Currently Closed:

Flambeau River State Forest (large orange area on ATV map, in SE corner of Sawyer Co.):

Trails within the Flambeau River State Forest close to ATV/UTV use on November 15 until after spring thaw, typically mid-May.

  • Cty. Hwy. S from Town of Spider Lake town line north to Hwy 77.
  • The short route on Hwy 77 (from Cty. Hwy. S to Sheers Rd).
  • Trail 21 (series of connected trails and forest roads leading up to Bayfield county)
  • Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 
  • Bayfield county trails are open.

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 Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 18, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 18, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 14, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 14, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 12, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 12, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – December 11, 2023

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: December 11, 2023

Area Report:

With our current lack of snow, it is a great time to still get out for a ride. Here are the updated places you can ride as well as a list of current closures.

Places Currently Open to Ride:

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (light green on map):

Trails in the CNNF are open to both ATVs and UTVs during winter months; this includes the Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail. However; Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 

Sawyer County Forest (darker green on ATV map):

ATV trails within the Sawyer County Forest are open to ATV and UTV use until snow grooming begins.  Once trails are groomed, UTVs are not allowed. ATVs 900 lbs. and under are allowed on county forest trails throughout winter.

Road routes, along with ATV trails on private land, are generally open all year to ATV/UTV use, but it’s smart to check with towns, LCO Conservation, or local clubs, if you have questions or want updated information before you ride.

Routes and Trails Currently Closed:

The Tuscobia State Trail:

The TST closes to ATV/UTV use from November 15 through December. 15 for hunting season and reopens after that for use throughout winter.

Flambeau River State Forest (large orange area on ATV map, in SE corner of Sawyer Co.):

Trails within the Flambeau River State Forest close to ATV/UTV use on November 15 until after spring thaw, typically mid-May.

  • Cty. Hwy. S from Town of Spider Lake town line north to Hwy 77.
  • The short route on Hwy 77 (from Cty. Hwy. S to Sheers Rd).
  • Trail 21 (series of connected trails and forest roads leading up to Bayfield county)
  • Tuscobia Trail is closed until Dec 15 – it opens up after that for year round use 
  • Trail 203 (or snowmobile map trail 21) is now closed to ATV use until May 1 next year.  Coming from Bayfield County – this includes several Fire roads, the main one being FR 203, and a wooded trail that comes out onto Scheers Rd, then there is a short run on Hwy 77 to County Rd S.  Just the upper portion of County Rd S is closed – S is open closer to Moose Lake to access Louie’s Landing, etc. 
  • Bayfield county trails are open.

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 Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – December 11, 2023

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 11, 2023

Area Report:

ATV Trails are OPEN. Please note that Washburn County ordinances stipulate automatic closures of our trails when DNR fire danger is at very high or higher. Please use, https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/ to check the latest Fire Danger rating. If you experience downed trees, trail debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.