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Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 9, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 9, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV Trails are closed at this time. However, the Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake will remain open unless the fire danger is rated at Very High or higher. 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.

 

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – May 7, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: May 7, 2018

Area Report:

We ALWAYS have a few trails always OPEN for ATVing and UTVing this time of the year when things are melting and soft, cold and warm… The Tuscobia Trail is OPEN and always a fun ride across southern Sawyer County.. passing thru area towns, woods, lakes, and streams.  There are great places along the ride – to stop for gas, lunch, shopping, even lodging…

However, all other ATV/UTV trails (Chequamegon National Forest, Sawyer County Forest, and the Flambeau State Forest) are CLOSED at this time.  Due to the abundance of snow we received only 3 weeks ago… and the very fast warm-up, conditions are changing quickly.  We’ll let you know as soon as we know any changes!

GOOD NEWS! the Chequamegon National Forest and the Flambeau Forest WHEN OPEN  are all open to UTV’s 65″ or less.  No restrictions in Sawyer County, but check 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 7, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 7, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails are closed at this time. Due to a very high fire danger, Wild River Trail and the Railroad Grade to Shell Lake are currently closed  Trails close when the DNR Fire Danger is rated at Very High or Higher. Please refer to the link below for the current fire danger status before you head out onto the trails. 

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – May 7, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: May 7, 2018

Area Report:

We ALWAYS have a few trails always OPEN for ATVing and UTVing this time of the year when things are melting and soft, cold and warm… The Tuscobia Trail is OPEN and always a fun ride across southern Sawyer County.. passing thru area towns, woods, lakes, and streams.  There are great places along the ride – to stop for gas, lunch, shopping, even lodging…

**DETOUR on the TUSCOBIA**  Along the Tuscobia, near Draper, the trail has been re-routed via FR161 and FR162 until repairs due to a washout can be made.

However, all other ATV/UTV trails (Chequamegon National Forest, Sawyer County Forest, and the Flambeau State Forest) are CLOSED at this time.  Due to the abundance of snow we received only 3 weeks ago… and the very fast warm-up, conditions are changing quickly.  We’ll let you know as soon as we know any changes!

GOOD NEWS! the Chequamegon National Forest and the Flambeau Forest WHEN OPEN  are all open to UTV’s 65″ or less.  No restrictions in Sawyer County, but check 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 5, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 5, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails are closed at this time. 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.

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – May 3, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: May 3, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails are closed at this time. 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.

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – May 2, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: May 2, 2018

Area Report:

We ALWAYS have a few trails always OPEN for ATVing and UTVing this time of the year when things are melting and soft, cold and warm… The Tuscobia Trail is OPEN and always a fun ride across southern Sawyer County.. passing thru area towns, woods, lakes, and streams.  There are great places along the ride – to stop for gas, lunch, shopping, even lodging…

However, all other ATV/UTV trails (Chequamegon National Forest, Sawyer County Forest, and the Flambeau State Forest) are CLOSED at this time.  Due to the abundance of snow we received only 3 weeks ago… and the very fast warm-up, conditions are changing quickly.  We’ll let you know as soon as we know any changes!

GOOD NEWS! the Chequamegon National Forest and the Flambeau Forest WHEN OPEN  are all open to UTV’s 65″ or less.  No restrictions in Sawyer County, but check map when riding into Bayfield County.

 

Trail Report: Price County, Wisconsin – May 1, 2018

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Date of Report: May 1, 2018

Area Report:

  • Solberg Trail (9.5 miles)~ OPEN May 1 through March 14 – The trail may still be snow covered in some areas. Tread lightly.
  • Georgetown Trail (18.8 miles)~ OPEN May 1 through March 14 – The trail may still be snow covered in some areas. Tread lightly.
  • Tuscobia State Trail (64 miles)~ OPEN – The Price County section of trail is open as of April 16, 2018 for the spring/summer/fall season. Conditions vary from clear to possible snow covered depending on sun exposure. From Park Falls west to the Price County line, the trail is closed to ATV and UTV use in the winter months.  
  • Flambeau Trail System (70 miles)~ 2018 SPRING OPENING IS DELAYED. NOTICE: The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has DELAYED OPENING THE MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED recreational trails (including the Flambeau Trail System) due to persisting snow pack. Conditions will be reassessed on May 1 and a status update will be posted to the CNNF website. Typically, crews are preparing the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), utility-terrain vehicle (UTV), horse and bicycle trails for a May 1 opening and campgrounds for a May 3 opening throughout the month of April. These preparations include removing hazard trees, cleaning campsite pads and preparing water systems. The CNNF asks for everyone’s understanding with the delay in opening this year.  Each year they work hard to get all of the campgrounds open in time for the opening of fishing season; unfortunately, Mother Nature is not cooperating this year. To check on the latest status of campgrounds and recreational trails go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/cnnf.  
  • Flambeau River State Forest Trail (38 miles)~ CLOSED through May 14 – The trail is closed to ATV and UTV use during the winter season. It will reopen on May 15, 2018, for the spring/summer/fall season.  
  • Pine Line / Price-Taylor Rail Trail/Prentice Area~ CLOSED – The Price County section of the trail is ATV and UTV use December through March 31 when snowmobile trails are officially open. 

Trail Report: Hayward, Wisconsin – April 30, 2018

Trail Conditions: Good

Date of Report: April 30, 2018

Area Report:

We have miles of road route ATV and UTV trails OPEN this time of the year during the spring thaw… plus, also open is the Tuscobia trail that runs from the Price County line to the Washburn County line.  

Trail Report: Spooner / Washburn County Wisconsin – April 30, 2018

Trail Conditions: Closed

Date of Report: April 30, 2018

Area Report:

Washburn County ATV trails are closed at this time. 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.