Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Crystal Falls, Michigan

The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
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This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
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This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
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The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
Learn more about Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail

This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
Learn more about Florence County F6 North Horseshoe

This seven-mile stretch of trail runs along part of the Florence County F2 Trail. Starting at Intersection 18 and ending at Intersection 17. If traveling from Intersection 17 North, this trail will begin as hard-packed clay/ gravel, much like what many other trails in the area offer. Certain spots o...
Learn more about Florence County F2 Lake Emily

This scenic 14-mile route from Lake Emily to Spread Eagle is an ideal, easy-going ride for families and off-road beginners looking to explore the beautiful, densely forested landscape of Florence County. Characterized by wide, winding trails with a technical rating of 1, the route is extremely acces...
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This is a twisting trail through the stunning Barrens Nature Area. This trail's surface is a lot like most other trails in this area and is made up of rocks and sand. There are several great picture opportunities along this loop and access to Sand Lake and Pine River Overlook.
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Forest Road 2156 navigates from its intersection with East Halsey Lake Road to its intersection with Forest Road 2450. This trail is like many other longer forest roads in the Nicolet National Forest. It is moderately maintained with a firm gravel base. The trail is wide enough for two vehicles for ...
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The F15 Trail is an ideal route offroaders and scenic cruisers looking to explore northeastern Wisconsin's dense forests along an easy, scenic path. Stretching approximately 25 miles between the towns of Florence and Dunbar, this trail winds through lush woodlands and periodically transitions onto f...
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FS 2423 runs from its intersection with Highway 70 to its intersection with FS 2452. This trail is a moderately wide forest road that twists and turns through the northern highlands of Wisconsin. The trail for most of its length is wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other at slow speeds. The ...
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This gravel road runs north to south, providing quick and convenient access to the La Salle Falls trail/ La Salle Falls road if traveling from the south. This trail has excellent sight lines since there is a lack of sharp corners. This trail still offers a good bit of scenery to look at while drivin...
Learn more about White Birch/ Firelane Road

When starting this trail from FR 2832 to FR 2161, the route begins in the National Forest. This section of the national forest is very hilly, with lots of elevated points as well as deep bowls. The trail follows a good amount of this terrain as it winds through this section of forest. The trail in t...
Learn more about Rock Creek Road - Florence County F14

This trail begins as a semi-maintained gravel forest road that is just over one vehicle wide, with good sight lines and good traction thanks to the surface. At roughly the halfway mark, the trail transitions to a two-track dirt trail. This section of the trail has several steep hills, as well as man...
Learn more about Dead Mans Road - FS 2832

Lyme Timberlands Florence County F14 is a multi-use private timberland road open to a variety of vehicle types. This trail runs from its intersection with FS 2161 to its intersection with Grade Road. This trail also serves as the lower section of the Florence County F14 ATV and SxS trail. This dirt ...
Learn more about Lyme Timberlands - Florence County F14

This trail runs from Florence County F15 north to Stateline Route 2. The trail was mapped on 11/24. If you ride north to south, this trail will navigate alongside County Rd N. The trail winds through some of the scenic and rolling landscape along the highway. It provides excellent views of the area ...
Learn more about Florence County F16/6 Barrens Natural Area Trail

This trail travels from the Wisconsin-Michigan border to the outskirts of Iron Mountain. Entering the trail from the Wisconsin side, there will immediately be the remains of an old trestle bridge that has since been revamped and turned into part of the trail route. This spot is a great spot to stop ...
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La Salle Trail runs generally north to south, and is comprised of a combination of gravel trails and forest roads. The trail begins in the south at a midway point between Goodman and Dunbar. On the north, the trail ends shortly after is passes Le Salle falls and joins back up with the F15 trail. The...
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This is the westernmost section of Florence County's F14 Trail. This trail navigates from its intersection with FS 2156 to its intersection with FS 2832. (FS 2832 is also a part of the F14 Trail but is open to 4x4s.) The trail surface is mostly smooth gravel, which eliminates any of the obstacles th...
Learn more about FS 2156L

After leaving the town of Iron Mountain headed north, this is the first access point to a trail and other trail systems in the area. Heading west to east, this trail will start out as gravel but quickly transition into a dirt/sandy base. Several low spots along this route will collect water. These w...
Learn more about Trail A/Carney Lake Road

The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
Learn more about Stateline Route

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
Learn more about Swan Rd

This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
Learn more about Keyes Lake Loop

The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
Learn more about Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail

The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
Learn more about Stateline Route

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
Learn more about Swan Rd

This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
Learn more about Keyes Lake Loop

The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
Learn more about Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail