Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fairchild, Wisconsin

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Parrish Mini Loop

Small trail loop near the Parrish Trail Head. Easy going, with a nice stop at the shelter located lakeside that has a water pump and bathroom. On a slow ride, this should only take 15…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Half Nelson - West

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Nelson Fire Shortcut

This is a mostly single-lane gravel trail. Will be dry most of the time, but even after a rain, there won't be much if any mud to find. Some areas of the trail have a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

East Nickel

The east half of Five Cent Road. This trail passes through open forest and private land so be respectful when passing through. This is not one that travels fast, but will make plenty of dust…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through

Nice dirt trail spur going from West Elcho Road to Lily Mill Fire Lane. Most of the trail is easy one-lane traffic with some turnouts and wider spots to accommodate meeting other traffic. Plenty of…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

West Elcho

Beginning at County Road T trailhead, the West Elcho Trail runs north and south with many branches that can be taken. Mostly dirt road crossing low spots that will flood over the trail in the…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Elcho Bypass

Short route to keep off of the dirt road of West Elcho. Access directly from the County T trailhead. Winding trail is narrow in some spots, which requires pulling off to the side allowing traffic…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Horseshoe Lake

Approximately 10 mile route from West Elcho Rd. to Moccasin Lake Rd. Access to Horseshoe Lake from the main trail is narrow, but it is a great spot to take a break. The majority of…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp