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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.

Trail Report: Antigo | Langlade County, Wisconsin – May 15, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 15, 2019

Area Report:

The Spring/Summer/Fall ATV and UTV trails in Langlade County will open at noon on Friday, May 17, 2019.  Expect early season riding conditions with trails in generally fair to good condition.    Please use caution as some areas may still be wet and trail work is ongoing.  For further updates or questions regarding the trails, call the Forestry and Recreation Department at 715-627-6300 or visit the website at www.langladecounty.org. 

Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 15, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 15, 2019

Area Report:

Our ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend.  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 Fire Danger Information Call: 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876)                                                                                        

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 14, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 14, 2019

Area Report:

Our ATV Trail opening will be Memorial Weekend.  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 Fire Danger Information Call: 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876)                                                                                        

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 13, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 13, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails were closed for the spring closure as of Wednesday, March 20th. The only exceptions to this spring closure are the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake, which remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails will re-open Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend.  In units of the Forest open for motorized uses, ATVs/UTVs are also prohibited now through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

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

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.

To request information to start planning your trip visit: https://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 11, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 11, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails were closed for the spring closure as of Wednesday, March 20th. The only exceptions to this spring closure are the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake, which remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails will re-open Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend.  In units of the Forest open for motorized uses, ATVs/UTVs are also prohibited now through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

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

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.

To request information to start planning your trip visit: https://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 10, 2019

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 10, 2019

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails were closed for the spring closure as of Wednesday, March 20th. The only exceptions to this spring closure are the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake, which remain open unless DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the below link for current fire danger status.

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails will re-open Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend.  In units of the Forest open for motorized uses, ATVs/UTVs are also prohibited now through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

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

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.

To request information to start planning your trip visit: https://www.washburncounty.org/contact/