Date of Report: May 5, 2021
Area Report:
Washburn County ATV trails are generally 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. Current fire danger can be viewed on the DNR website: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestfire/restrictions.asp
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.
Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club Reminder: Trail 7A from the Wild River Trail going west is closed. Contractors are working in that area. Please stay away to keep everyone safe!