Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin

The Sandy Summit Trail is a mellow and quiet trail that features a sandy/dirt trail with a few patches of rocks. There was a small sandy hill that had recently been graded, as indicated by the bulldozers parked along the trail. Trail conditions were dry and dusty. Cell service was spotty at times so...
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The route takes you through the Pelican River Forest in the North Woods of Wisconsin. The Pelican River Forest is privately owned by The Conservation Fund and open for public use when the gates are open and the roads are passable. This route loops from US 45 to the east back to US 45 on a gentle rol...
Learn more about Tour Road

This ATV/ SxS trail runs from the town of Crandon to the town of Monico alongside US Highway 8. This trail serves as a great access point to the Crandon area trail systems, as well as the Enterprise/ Pelican Lake, and Harrison Hills Trails. This trail has several speed-restricted areas along the way...
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This route runs through the heart of the Argonne Experimental Forest. This route is a great mix of wide winding trails as well as larger rolling hills. Views of the oncoming landscapes are limited by the natural canopy provided by the untouched and undisturbed forest. Nature/wildlife sightings are a...
Learn more about Giant Pine FR 2414

This trail runs next to the road and then dives into the woods for half of it. The east side of the route has some nice elevation changes with a few lower areas that have the potential to be muddy after rain. The west half goes into the woods where you can find a good number of shallow water holes o...
Learn more about South Pelican

The best trail to take that conjoins Post Lake with Pelican Lake, which can then lead to the Harrison Hills system. The trail is mostly a gravel road, but has a small section of dirt on the Pelican Lake side. Along the way, there are excellent views of the woodlands and a stream. Good chance to see ...
Learn more about Pratt Junction

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 to 20 minutes to complete and breaks up the day with a more curvy trail.
Learn more about Parrish Mini Loop

This is trail LL/ 3 located in Gogebic County, Michigan. This trail runs from its starting point at the Michigan/ Wisconsin border, and continues north to the town of Watersmeet, where it ends at the intersection of the Iron River-Marenisco Trail and Trail LL Bass Lake Road. This trail is a wide and...
Learn more about Gogebic County MI Trail LL/3

This trail is a great mix of tighter winding corners opening up into longer sweeping corners. A good amount of elevation changes are mixed in as well. This trail will exit onto Highway 55 when running it west to east. If running it east to west, Highway 55 serves as a good starting point for road-go...
Learn more about Pine River FR 2182

To get you off pavement and onto this rocky, winding trail you will cut through Enterprise Lake Road in Elcho and Old Elcho Road in Pelican Lake. Most times the trail has many low wet spots, but none of them are usually deep. Most corners are pretty tight, but oncoming traffic can usually be seen. T...
Learn more about Pelcho Cut Across

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 rolling hills and tight bends make this a fun trail in the area to take your time passing through.
Learn more about West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through

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 to pass. Mostly gravel/dirt trail with a few of the steeper hills being loose rock. There are a few gras...
Learn more about West Elcho Bypass

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 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 during the dry season. This road is open to all traffic, but does see a lot of ATV/SxS traffic in the summer ...
Learn more about East Nickel

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 pretty tight vegetation canopy, which makes larger vehicles tougher to pass. This trail connects Nelson Fire Lane to West Elcho Road ...
Learn more about Nelson Fire Shortcut

This route will navigate to or from the southern portion of the Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail. It's open to ATVs, SxSs, and all licensed road vehicles. This trail will also navigate the southern edge of the nonmotorized Argonne Experimental Forest. This trail is great for anyone looking for a peacefu...
Learn more about Forest Road 2183 Western Section

This trail is a great multi-purpose trail accessible by both ATV/ SxS and full-size vehicles. This trail is a great access point to the north woods trails, as well as trails and forest roads contained within the Nicolet National Forest. The trail is a good mix of gradual rolling hills, as well as wi...
Learn more about Wolf River Road Trail

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 the trail is dirt with some rolling hills consisting of loose rock and gravel. Some of the tighter corners are narrow, ...
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This trail runs from Divide Road to the Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail. This trail is an excellent mix of winding corners and large/medium hills. The landscape is made up of old-growth pine forests, as well as swamp/lowlands. Traveling from Divide Road, there will be a large levee/railroad grade that ...
Learn more about Jones Dam FR 2177

Designed for riders of all skill levels seeking a scenic cruise through the dense forests of northern Wisconsin, the West Elcho trail stands out as a crucial connector route offering access to the region's vast backcountry trail network. Spanning approximately 5.6 miles, this unpaved route connects ...
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The Sandy Summit Trail is a mellow and quiet trail that features a sandy/dirt trail with a few patches of rocks. There was a small sandy hill that had recently been graded, as indicated by the bulldozers parked along the trail. Trail conditions were dry and dusty. Cell service was spotty at times so...
Learn more about Sandy Summit Trail

The route takes you through the Pelican River Forest in the North Woods of Wisconsin. The Pelican River Forest is privately owned by The Conservation Fund and open for public use when the gates are open and the roads are passable. This route loops from US 45 to the east back to US 45 on a gentle rol...
Learn more about Tour Road

This ATV/ SxS trail runs from the town of Crandon to the town of Monico alongside US Highway 8. This trail serves as a great access point to the Crandon area trail systems, as well as the Enterprise/ Pelican Lake, and Harrison Hills Trails. This trail has several speed-restricted areas along the way...
Learn more about Crandon Highway 8 Trail

This route runs through the heart of the Argonne Experimental Forest. This route is a great mix of wide winding trails as well as larger rolling hills. Views of the oncoming landscapes are limited by the natural canopy provided by the untouched and undisturbed forest. Nature/wildlife sightings are a...
Learn more about Giant Pine FR 2414

The Sandy Summit Trail is a mellow and quiet trail that features a sandy/dirt trail with a few patches of rocks. There was a small sandy hill that had recently been graded, as indicated by the bulldozers parked along the trail. Trail conditions were dry and dusty. Cell service was spotty at times so...
Learn more about Sandy Summit Trail

The route takes you through the Pelican River Forest in the North Woods of Wisconsin. The Pelican River Forest is privately owned by The Conservation Fund and open for public use when the gates are open and the roads are passable. This route loops from US 45 to the east back to US 45 on a gentle rol...
Learn more about Tour Road

This ATV/ SxS trail runs from the town of Crandon to the town of Monico alongside US Highway 8. This trail serves as a great access point to the Crandon area trail systems, as well as the Enterprise/ Pelican Lake, and Harrison Hills Trails. This trail has several speed-restricted areas along the way...
Learn more about Crandon Highway 8 Trail

This route runs through the heart of the Argonne Experimental Forest. This route is a great mix of wide winding trails as well as larger rolling hills. Views of the oncoming landscapes are limited by the natural canopy provided by the untouched and undisturbed forest. Nature/wildlife sightings are a...
Learn more about Giant Pine FR 2414