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Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – August 7, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: August 7, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from recent rain fall, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info

Trail Report: Price County, Wisconsin – August 7, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: August 7, 2018

Area Report:

ATV, UTV & Off-Road Motorcycle Trail Report – 8/7/18 

  • Flambeau Trail System (70 miles) ~ OPEN May 1 through March 15 – The trail is in good riding condition. On Sunday afternoon
    (August 5, 2018)  a small isolated thunderstorm hit the Flambeau Trail in the Sailor Lake area. Trails 118G-102, 118LN, and 118H-121 had trees down, primarily between FR 653 and Sailor Lake Road. USFS crews were able to saw out the trails and make them passable on Monday. The USFS Heavy Equipment crew has wrapped up their work, so trail users should not encounter any equipment on the trail. Several failed culverts were replaced, mud holes/wet spots fixed, and rough spots were bladed. 

     

     Trail manager – Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest – 715-762-2461. 

  • Solberg Trail (9.5 miles) ~ OPEN May 1 through March 14 – The Solberg Trail had brushing and grading done to the open section (non-detour section), so it is in very good riding shape. Due to unsafe bridge conditions, there is a detour in place from the parking area located on E. Solberg Lake Road to FR 508. There is a sign posted noting the reroute which uses a town road. The section of the trail north of the bridge remains open from FR 508 going north. The reroute will be in place until late-summer. Trail manager – Price County Forestry & Parks Department  – 715-339-6371.  
  • Georgetown Trail (15.8 miles) ~ OPEN May 1 through March 14 – The Georgetown Trail is in good shape for ATV, UTV and Off-road Motorcycle riding. There are several active logging operations. One starts just north of the White Birch Lane parking lot and ends at the White Birch Lane trail intersection. Another is just west of where the trail crosses Skinner Creek Road. And another is just south of Scenic Road West. Watch for signs and slow down for your safety and for the safety of the workers.  Trail manager – Price County Forestry & Parks Department  – 715-339-6371.
  • Tuscobia  State Trail (64 miles) ~ OPEN April 16 through November 15  – The Tuscobia State Trail is closed between County Highway E and Buckhorn Road in Price County due to a large washout. Detour is via County Highway E and West Buckhorn Road. Temporary Trail Section Closure beginning July 9: A portion of the Tuscobia State Trail east of Winter to Clover Rd. will be closed beginning July 9 due to construction needed to complete washout repairs. Sawyer County will post a detour which will be effective for at least 6 weeks. DETOUR – Click here for the detour map. Trail manager – Natural Resources Property Supervisor – 715-669-4342.
  • Flambeau River State Forest Trail (38 miles) ~ OPEN May 15 through November 15 – The ATV/UTV trail system is in good condition on the Flambeau River State Forest. There will be 2 logging sales beginning by July 23 along the ATV trail. Use caution and be aware of the signage indicating heavy equipment use on trails. Trail manager – Flambeau River State Forest – 715-332-5271. 
  • Pine Line / Price-Taylor Rail Trail/Prentice Area ~ CLOSED through November 30 –  The Price County section of the trail allows ATV and UTV use December through March 31 when snowmobile trails are officially open. Click here to find Taylor County contact information for inquiries regarding their open and close dates or call 715-748-1486. 

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – August 6, 2018

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Date of Report: August 6, 2018

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Welcome to ATV/UTV Season 2018! The Sawyer County trails are now OPEN and in EXCELLENT condition 

GOOD NEWS! 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.

Miles and miles of trails to ride and the best restaurants and resorts to stop at! Get out and ride!!  

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – August 6, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: August 6, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from recent rain fall, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info

Trail Report: Price County, Wisconsin – August 2, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: August 2, 2018

Area Report:

Heavy equipment crews have wrapped up work on the Flambeau Trail System in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. They were busy blading the trail, replacing failed culverts, brushing, and resurfacing some sections of trail with fresh gravel.  Currently there are no active timber sales on the trails.  Beavers recently plugged a culvert east of Sailor Lake Campground, so please be on the lookout for any water flowing over the trail. The Solberg Trail is in very good riding condition. The Georgetown Trail is in good shape for ATV, UTV and Off-road Motorcycle riding. There are several active logging operations, slow down for safety. The Tuscobia State Trail is closed/detoured between County Highway E and Buckhorn Road in Price County due to a large washout. Detour is via County Highway E and West Buckhorn Road. Temporary Trail Section Closure beginning July 9: A portion of the Tuscobia State Trail east of Winter to Clover Rd. will be closed/detoured beginning July 9 due to construction needed to complete washout repairs. The Flambeau River State Forest ATV/UTV trail system is in good condition on the Flambeau River State Forest. Two logging sales began July 23 along the ATV trail. Use caution and be aware of the signage indicating heavy equipment use on trails. 

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – July 30, 2018

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Date of Report: July 30, 2018

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Welcome to ATV/UTV Season 2018! The Sawyer County trails are now OPEN and in EXCELLENT condition 

GOOD NEWS! 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.

Miles and miles of trails to ride and the best restaurants and resorts to stop at! Get out and ride!!  

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – July 29, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: July 29, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from the storm a couple of weeks ago, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – July 28, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: July 28, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from the storm a couple of weeks ago, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – July 27, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: July 27, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from the storm a couple of weeks ago, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – July 25, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: July 25, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are open at this time. There may be a few rough spots from the storm a couple of weeks ago, but overall the trails are in great condition. If you plan to travel to surrounding counties, please check their trail conditions as north and northeast of us, most trail systems are closed at this time due to extensive damage.

Please be aware that ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher – this closure would also include the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake. ATV use on Washburn County Forest lands is also restricted during periods of very high or higher fire danger.

Fire danger conditions are listed at the website listed below:

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

If fire danger is elevated to very high or higher, Washburn County will have enforcement staff monitoring trails for unauthorized use. Be aware that fires can start from grass and dead leaves in contact with hot machine components. Be cautious not to stop or park machines in areas of dry grass or other forest litter. Be careful with any cigarettes or other smoking materials and campfires are not recommended. Please note that campfires on county forest lands are not permitted in the towns of Chicog, Casey, Springbrook or Minong (sand/pine townships).

Also be aware that not all trails have been graded for the start of the season and riders may encounter portions of rough trails.

Washburn County is home to the ATV Scenic Tour, highlighting over 35 points of interest along the 100+ mile ATV system. Find out more about the scenic tour here. For assistance in planning your ATV getaway to Washburn County, visit our “Request Information” page and order your ATV map, scenic tour brochure and more!

To order your FREE ATV/Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/request-info