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Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 24, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 24, 2018

News and Reports:

Washburn County ATV trails will officially re-open Saturday morning, May 26th. This marks the end of our spring closure as county ordinances set Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend as the trail opener.

Washburn County received much needed rainfall, in amounts ranging from 0.5 to 0.9 inches across the County, Thursday morning. Fire danger has been lowered and we do not anticipate fire danger levels to be elevated to a point forcing ATV trail closures over the Memorial Day Weekend. Riders are, however, still encouraged to monitor fire levels prior to heading out on the trail. ATV trails automatically close at any time that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire danger is listed at very high or higher. 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.

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – May 23, 2018

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Date of Report: May 23, 2018

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Welcome to ATV/UTV Season 2018! The Sawyer County trails are now OPEN and in EXCELLENT condition (though a bit dry and dusty… we could really use a little rain)

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 – May 23, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 23, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, with the exception of the Wild River State Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake which will remain open unless the fire danger is rated at Very High or Extreme. Please note that throughout the season all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher. To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 23, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: May 23, 2018

Area Report:

  • Flambeau Trail System (70 miles)~ OPEN May 1 through March 15 – The trail is getting a bit dusty as it hasn’t rained much since the snow melted. There is active logging on trail 118A-111 by Hwy 182, so please use caution as logging equipment is crossing the trail. A few culverts have some minor erosion issues, but all in all the trails are in good condition! Trail users are asked to ride with caution, and remember to keep an eye out for water over the trail as the beavers have been really active this spring. Please report any issues, especially water over the trail, to Brady Howe at bjhowe@fs.fed.us or 715-762-5104 and leave a detailed note on where the issue is. 
  • Solberg Trail (9.5 miles)~ OPEN May 1 through March 14 – The Solberg trail is going to be closed from the parking lot across from the boat landing to FR 508 due to unsafe bridge conditions starting 5/24/18.  We will have signs up noting the reroute going around on the town road. The section of the trail that goes west off of FR 508 remains open.
  • 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. Georgetown has logging started just west of where the trail crosses Skinner Cr. Rd.  Logging ahead signs are up on each side of the logging job. 
  • Tuscobia State Trail (64 miles)~ OPEN April 16 through November 15  – There is a small washout about a mile east of Draper by Hathaway Road at the culvert; it is passable and has green markers on it. A trail repair has been scheduled to begin on May 15 east of Winter in Sawyer County and is expected to take one month. The west end of the reroute goes north out of Winter on County Road W, and the east end of the reroute goes north off of Hwy. 70 on Clover Road. 
  • Flambeau River State Forest Trail (38 miles)~ OPEN May 15 through November 15 – The trail is in very good condition. Please be aware there is a stretch of trail on Hines Grade Road that is in need of some repair work; half of the road bed has washed away.  It is clearly marked and still passable. 
  • 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.

News and Reports:

From the Northwoods Off Road Rally Facebook page – The Park Falls Mud Run will be held on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend at 1 p.m. It will be held in the vacant lot next to the tennis courts where the Flambeau Rama Carnival is normally located. There will trophies and prizes for participants. There will also be a mud run on Saturday in Phillips Wisconsin the location is yet to be determined. Terry Palecek Trucking and Bulldozing is donating their time and equipment to prepare the mud pit. If you see Terry or any of his staff be sure to thank them for helping out. Contact 715-661-2315 for information.

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 21, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 21, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, this closure also includes the Wild River State Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake due to the current fire danger being Very High. Please note that throughout the season all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher. To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 19, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 19, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time with an exception to the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade which will remain open unless the fire danger reaches Very High or higher. Please note that throughout the season all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher. To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 18, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 18, 2018

Area Report:

All Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, including the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake due to the current fire danger rating of Very High. Please note that throughout the season all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher. To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 17, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 17, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, including the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake due to the current fire danger rating of Very High. (Please note that all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher.) To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 16, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 16, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, including the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake due to the current fire danger rating of Very High. (Please note that all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher.) To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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 – May 15, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 15, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time, including the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake due to the current fire danger rating of Very High. (Please note that all trails will close when the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher.) To check the current fire danger please refer to the link below. 

Normal spring trail closure runs through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. ATV trails are aniticpated to 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.

Fire Danger Level: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.htm

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