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Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 27, 2019

Trail Conditions: Open

Date of Report: May 27, 2019

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails are officially open!   This marks the end of our spring closure as county ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Trail conditions are VERY wet.  Significant recent rain events have resulted in unusually soft trail conditions.  Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface.

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails. Riders may also encounter minor trail washouts; please ride with caution.

 
All trails will remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year, so please stick to the designated ATV/UTV trails. 

 

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 24, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 24, 2019

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails will officially open Saturday morning, May 25th.  This marks the end of our spring closure as county ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Trail conditions are VERY wet.  Significant recent rain events have resulted in unusually soft trail conditions.  Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface.

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails. Riders may also encounter minor trail washouts; please ride with caution.

 
All trails will remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year, so please stick to the designated ATV/UTV trails. 

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 25, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 25, 2019

Area Report:

ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Trail conditions are VERY wet.  Significant recent rain events have resulted in unusually soft trail conditions.  Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface.

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails. Riders may also encounter minor trail washouts; please ride with caution.

 
All trails will remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year, so please stick to the designated ATV/UTV trails. 

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 23, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 23, 2019

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails will officially open Saturday morning May 25.  This marks the end of our spring closure as county ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Trail conditions are wet/wet/wet.  Significant recent rain events have resulted in unusually soft trail conditions.  Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface.

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails. Riders may also encounter minor trail washouts; Please ride with caution.

 
The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 22, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 22, 2019

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV trails will officially open Saturday morning May 25.  This marks the end of our spring closure as county ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Trail conditions are wet/wet/wet.  Significant recent rain events have resulted in unusually soft trail conditions.  Please tread lightly and PLEASE stay on the designated trail surface.

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails. Riders may also encounter minor trail washouts; Please ride with caution.

 
The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

 

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 22, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 22, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend, given the fire danger is not rated at Very High or higher.  Early opening is not an option due to extremely soft conditions on Trail 8 and Trail 39 as well as saturated ditch lines and low lying areas. The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

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

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – May 20, 2019

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Date of Report: May 20, 2019

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Welcome to season 2019!  Sawyer County Forest trails (Seeley Hills) and the Chequamegon National Forest trails are OPEN! Stay alert for any trail maintenance and brushing that may be going on.

**Note**   Please watch out for turtles laying their eggs on the trails, gently move them in the direction they’re traveling if they’re in your way.  Thanks!

Ride safe and have Fun!

REMEMBER! the Chequamegon National Forest and the Flambeau Forest are all open to UTV’s 65″ or less. No restrictions in Sawyer County – but check your map when riding into Bayfield County.

Sawyer County has over 200 miles of funded trails, plus miles and miles of road routes, which includes trails throughout the Chequamegon National Forest, the Flambeau State Forest, Sawyer County Forest, the Tuscobia State Trail, and the Lac Courte Oreilles Trails.

Non-Resident Trail Pass is Required for ATVs.

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

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 20, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 20, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend, given the fire danger is not rated at Very High or higher.  Early opening is not an option due to extremely soft conditions on Trail 8 and Trail 39 as well as saturated ditch lines and low lying areas. The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

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

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 17, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 17, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend, given the fire danger is not rated at Very High or higher.  Early opening is not an option due to extremely soft conditions on Trail 8 and Trail 39 as well as saturated ditch lines and low lying areas. The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

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

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 16, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 16, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend, given the fire danger is not rated at Very High or higher.  Early opening is not an option due to extremely soft conditions on Trail 8 and Trail 39 as well as saturated ditch lines and low lying areas. The Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

For Current Fire Danger information you can call 1-888-WIS-BURN or visit the WI DNR Website

Please note that motorcycles and dirt bikes are NOT permitted on our trails.

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

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