Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bancroft, Wisconsin

This is a short route through the rolling hills, forests, and fields of central Wisconsin. This route will take you on gravel roads through a scenic rural area of central Wisconsin. The route is generally well-maintained and accessible to all road vehicles during the 3 non-winter seasons. The east e...
Learn more about Pine Bluff

This is mostly 2 track dirt/gravel road. The road is flat with no large obstacles. As the name implies it is a dead end out and back. Being a single lane out and back, encountering another person will make passing an adventure so drive slowly and watch for others. There are large parking areas at th...
Learn more about Dead End Road

The road is a narrow gravel road through the White River Wildlife Area. The road is gravel/dirt and flat with several parking areas for hiking, hunting, and photography. Sections of the road are only 1 vehicle wide and you can not pass another vehicle. Central Wisconsin is not known for its offroad ...
Learn more about White River Road

The trail winds through wooded areas with mainly gravel and rocks and a mix of sand, offering a mix of natural beauty and light technical terrain. It’s ideal for a quick loop or as part of a larger off-road outing in the Black River State Forest area. Also, a nice Parking area within miles of this l...
Learn more about Wildcat Loop

Part of the Langlade OHMV trail system, this permit-only trail is an easy loop that leads to Hemlock Ridge. Hard park dirt and gravel with minimal trail features. It is divided up into North Hemlock and South Hemlock, but they tie together at the trail head of Hemlock Ridge, and both lead to the acc...
Learn more about Hemlock North/South

The Porkey Lake Loop is part of the Langlade OHMV trail system and is rated as an "Access Trail". It is a mellow, easy trail that brings you to the trail head for "No-Eye-Deer (Rock Crawl)" and "John's Rock Crawl". It features small hills, few rocks, and a few horseback trails.
Learn more about Porkey Lake Loop

The Norway Lake Loop is a point-to-point trail that picks up on the eastern end from Porkey Lake Loop. It is primarily a dirt two-track with several sections of rocks and mud sections to cross. Expect a few mud holes, loose rock, and a few moderately steep sections.
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This is a well-maintained trail courtesy of Polar Blazers. Primarily open dirt roads, this trail goes through active logging operations. The logging company graciously continues to allow access to this trail. Please stay on the trail. Maintain safe speeds especially when crossing through logging are...
Learn more about Wolf River to Junction 22A

Forest Service Road 2988A is a moderate, there-and-back style trail. This trail begins at its intersection with Forest Service Road 2260, Fish Hatchery Road. This trail is excellent for dispersed camping, as there are several clearings along the trail as it navigates to its endpoint, as well as a la...
Learn more about FS 2988A

Located in the Killsnake State Wildlife Area, Lemke Road is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The trail is generally easy to navigate; however, it is prone to flooding during the spring months or after several days of heavy rain. Depending on current condition...
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BRST: Fairchild to Osseo is a 13.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding f...
Learn more about BRST: Fairchild to Osseo

Easy driving through rolling hills and forest. Most of the trail will fit two lanes of traffic, but there are many tight corners to watch for. This is mostly a gravel trail, so it will get dusty once the area dries out. There are a few turnout spots to take a break from the day and stay out of the w...
Learn more about Half Nelson - West

The trail winds through wooded areas with mainly gravel and rocks and a mix of sand, offering a mix of natural beauty and light technical terrain. It’s ideal for a quick loop or as part of a larger off-road outing in the Black River State Forest area. Also, a nice Parking area within miles of this l...
Learn more about Wildcat Loop

Part of the Langlade OHMV trail system, this permit-only trail is an easy loop that leads to Hemlock Ridge. Hard park dirt and gravel with minimal trail features. It is divided up into North Hemlock and South Hemlock, but they tie together at the trail head of Hemlock Ridge, and both lead to the acc...
Learn more about Hemlock North/South

The Porkey Lake Loop is part of the Langlade OHMV trail system and is rated as an "Access Trail". It is a mellow, easy trail that brings you to the trail head for "No-Eye-Deer (Rock Crawl)" and "John's Rock Crawl". It features small hills, few rocks, and a few horseback trails.
Learn more about Porkey Lake Loop

The Norway Lake Loop is a point-to-point trail that picks up on the eastern end from Porkey Lake Loop. It is primarily a dirt two-track with several sections of rocks and mud sections to cross. Expect a few mud holes, loose rock, and a few moderately steep sections.
Learn more about Norway Lake Loop

The trail winds through wooded areas with mainly gravel and rocks and a mix of sand, offering a mix of natural beauty and light technical terrain. It’s ideal for a quick loop or as part of a larger off-road outing in the Black River State Forest area. Also, a nice Parking area within miles of this l...
Learn more about Wildcat Loop

Part of the Langlade OHMV trail system, this permit-only trail is an easy loop that leads to Hemlock Ridge. Hard park dirt and gravel with minimal trail features. It is divided up into North Hemlock and South Hemlock, but they tie together at the trail head of Hemlock Ridge, and both lead to the acc...
Learn more about Hemlock North/South

The Porkey Lake Loop is part of the Langlade OHMV trail system and is rated as an "Access Trail". It is a mellow, easy trail that brings you to the trail head for "No-Eye-Deer (Rock Crawl)" and "John's Rock Crawl". It features small hills, few rocks, and a few horseback trails.
Learn more about Porkey Lake Loop

The Norway Lake Loop is a point-to-point trail that picks up on the eastern end from Porkey Lake Loop. It is primarily a dirt two-track with several sections of rocks and mud sections to cross. Expect a few mud holes, loose rock, and a few moderately steep sections.
Learn more about Norway Lake Loop