Reports

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

All official Washburn County ATV trails are considered open to year round use, with the exception of the spring closure from April 1 through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

Most snowmobile trails, on Washburn County Forest lands, are open for motor vehicle use under 900 pounds from December 1 through April 1.  This means that ATV’s are permitted on snowmobile trails that are not on private lands, during the winter months.  UTV’s are allowed on these same trails ONLY during non-groomed conditions. New for the 2020 – 2021 snow season – the Washburn County portion of the Wild Rivers Trail and the rail grade to Shell Lake are now open for UTV use during snow groomed conditions. Please note that the April 1 closure is flexible; Trails may close earlier depending on conditions.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year.

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

All official Washburn County ATV trails are considered open to year round use, with the exception of the spring closure from April 1 through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

Most snowmobile trails, on Washburn County Forest lands, are open for motor vehicle use under 900 pounds from December 1 through April 1.  This means that ATV’s are permitted on snowmobile trails that are not on private lands, during the winter months.  UTV’s are allowed on these same trails ONLY during non-groomed conditions. New for the 2020 – 2021 snow season – the Washburn County portion of the Wild Rivers Trail and the rail grade to Shell Lake are now open for UTV use during snow groomed conditions. Please note that the April 1 closure is flexible; Trails may close earlier depending on conditions.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year.

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 29, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County ATV trails are open. Trail conditions may be variable and riders may encounter wet conditions and soft trails.  Please be sure to watch out for fallen trees and report any issues to Washburn County Forestry 715-635-4490. Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface. Please ride with caution as storms can quickly change the condition of the trails.

The Wild River Trail between Spooner and Trego has a detour in place and signage to direct trail users around the impacted area. The detour begins just north of County Highway A, where you will be routed northeast, around the track relocation project. Pay close attention to signage & arrows. Please drive slow and be respectful of the nearby landowners. 

As always, trails will close if fire danger is rated at “very high” or higher. Please refer to the link below for fire danger updates:

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.html 

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 23, 2020

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails are open. Trail conditions may be variable and riders may encounter wet conditions and soft trails.  Please be sure to watch out for fallen trees and report any issues to Washburn County Forestry 715-635-4490. Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface. Please ride with caution as storms can quickly change the condition of the trails.

The Wild River Trail between Spooner and Trego has a detour in place and signage to direct trail users around the impacted area. The detour begins just north of County Highway A, where you will be routed northeast, around the track relocation project. Pay close attention to signage & arrows. Please drive slow and be respectful of the nearby landowners. 

As always, trails will close if fire danger is rated at “very high” or higher. Please refer to the link below for fire danger updates:

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.html 

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: December 21, 2020

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails are open. Trail conditions may be variable and riders may encounter wet conditions and soft trails.  Please be sure to watch out for fallen trees and report any issues to Washburn County Forestry 715-635-4490. Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface. Please ride with caution as storms can quickly change the condition of the trails.

The Wild River Trail between Spooner and Trego has a detour in place and signage to direct trail users around the impacted area. The detour begins just north of County Highway A, where you will be routed northeast, around the track relocation project. Pay close attention to signage & arrows. Please drive slow and be respectful of the nearby landowners. 

As always, trails will close if fire danger is rated at “very high” or higher. Please refer to the link below for fire danger updates:

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.html