Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Elmwood, Wisconsin

A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff…
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Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close…
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BRST: Eleva to Mondovi is a 9.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Trempealeau and Buffalo counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly…
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The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running…
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Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel…
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Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena is a 6.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Barron County. The Turtle Lake to Almena section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel…
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The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail…
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This is an easy trail with sections of red rock gravel base. Plenty of wetter areas to keep the ride interesting, and many winding trails through the trees and edges of farmers' fields. This segment…
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BRST: Sturm to Eleva is a 4.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed…
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This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions of the trail will…
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BRST: Osseo to Sturm is an 8.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed…
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Chatfield Southeast is a 5-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from the parking lot just off Minnesota Hwy 30/74. There are several…
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Trail is a point-to-point 1-mile bidirectional trail located in the southwest section of the Chatfield ATV trail complex. The trail can be accessed from either Minnesota Hwy 30/74 or from Hillside Drive SW. Both Class…
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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…
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This trail is one of the few in the whole forest that does not have any deep water crossings. There are a few shallow puddles that you'll encounter, but nothing extreme. Overall, this route is…
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This is a short section of the Matthew Lourey State Trail that's accessible to OHVs in the summertime. Note that this is an out-and-back trail because OHV access ends at a dirt turn-around while the…
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This is a simple dirt road serving as the main avenue to the rest of the forest. Along the way, there are some nice views, especially where it opens up to the main bog/marshland. Keep…
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The Minnesota portion of the Gandy Dancer trail is an easy 30-mile ride. The trail is open year-round to ATV/UTV/ORV and bikes. In winter, the trail is groomed and shared with snowmobiles. The trail connects…
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St. Croix High Line South is the southern portion of the trail, which begins at the staging area along Mallard Lake Forest Road. It ends at a large clearing with a small shelter and a…
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Tamarack Sandway is a long sand track that runs adjacent to the Lower Tamarack River. The trail begins at the end of St.Croix High Line South and is OHV only. Expect rolling terrain with deep,…
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Churchill Lake Trail is a fairly relaxed route that connects Grace and Churchill Lakes via Tamarack Forest Road and Grace Lake Road. It's mostly sand and has fewer rocks than most of the trails in…
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The Saint Croix High Line is one of the higher elevation trails in the forest, featuring lots of small to medium-sized rocks and moderate puddles throughout. This is one of the first trails you pass…
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This is an out-and-back forest road. The entire trail is gravel and very easy to ride. However, there are several beautiful views that make it worth the run. Near the horse camp is a really…
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Hay Creek Trail is mostly a tame route with several mud holes along the way but there is a creek crossing at Longstrem Brook that can be a little intimidating. It's not deep but the…
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This is a short spur trail off the main trail that leads to a small clearing. There are often a number of grouse in the middle of the trail. There are many birch trees that…
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Trail 31 is the perfect go-to for a relaxing afternoon drive between Chippewa Trail & Thannum Fire Lane and joins Phipps Fire Lane for a short stretch. This trail is accessible to all vehicles except…
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This route is an out-and-back starting from the Gandy Dancer Trail and traversing through the heart of Nemadji State Forest. The route begins at the Park Forest Trail and eventually becomes the Potlatch Trail. The…
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This is a beautiful, winding gravel road through Northern Wisconsin that gives a beautiful view without significant danger to your vehicle. This trail is lined with a lovely variety of northern hardwoods and evergreens. Wildlife…
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Segment 2 of Trail 31 is the perfect go-to for a relaxing afternoon drive and lies between Phipps Fire Lane and Thannum Fire Lane. T-Mobile seems to have good service most of the time, but…
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Trail 8 is a long dirt/gravel mix trail connecting 2 roads that could be used for access. It is mostly a dirt trail, and it is easy to navigate with plenty of spots to pull…
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