Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Laona, Wisconsin

This is a very short access trail that will lead to or from the Nicolet State Trail. This trail also provides access to Roberts Lake Road - FS 2144 - Northern Half via Stark Settlement Rd. The trail travels through mostly lowland marsh, which can become muddy after recent rainfall. The scenery is mo...
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FS 2613 is a short spur trail that navigates from FS 2376 to FS 2376BA. The terrain on this trail is similar to that of other trails in this region. This is a two-track dirt trail with small to medium-sized rocks that protrude through the trail surface. There is a good mix of elevation and elevation...
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This trail is a great trailhead for several other forest road trails in this area. With direct access off Highway 32, it is very easily accessible for any road-legal vehicle. This trail is full of long sweeping corners, with slight elevation changes mixed throughout. Sightlines are good to excellent...
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Starting at Purdy Lake Road, this scenic trail heads toward Stoney Creek before looping back. There is a T-intersection that goes to/through the creek (depending on water level). The remainder of the trail is a little muddy and rocky, but overall enjoyable. Lots of new-growth trees, so the tree cano...
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FS 2376 is a there-and-back style trail which is accessed from its intersection with Highway 8. This trail has several offshoots along its way that can be used for some different scenery on either the way there or back. This trail has several different riding experiences depending on what portion of...
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FS 2376BA begins at its intersection with FS 2376 and navigates to its intersection with FS 2613. This is a tight two-track forest road; portions of this trail were originally converted from an old railroad grade, which means a good amount of the trail is elevated above the surrounding forest. It al...
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This trail is a great choice for the enthusiast looking for a scenic and relaxing route. It is a good mix of long winding corners, as well as rolling hills. The trail is well maintained, being smooth, as well as maintained ditches. This trail is suitable for riders of all skill levels, it can be eas...
Learn more about Peshtigo Reserve Road - FS 2695

Trestle Toad - FS 2696 is a quick spur trail through the Nicolet National Forest on your way to or from Marinette or Forest County. This trail is located less than a mile off of Peshtigo Preserve Road, and Burnt Bridge Road. It is a straight shot with little in the way of corners allowing for easy n...
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This trail has an easy-going gravel and dirt base and will be greatly enjoyed by anyone traveling by ATV or SxS, though it's open to other road-going vehicles. It's a tight forest road with some of the most elevation changes in the area. A winding trail towards the beginning stretch, it straightens ...
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This is the northern portion of Roberts Lake - FR 2144. This trail contains a great mix of long sweeping corners and a few tighter turns throughout. Elevation changes are also frequent on this trail. While there is nothing that is super drastic. These elevation changes are very nice and create an ex...
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This is an easy railroad grade that takes over the end of Bushafer and can take you far north or quickly south into Wabeno for some food, drinks, and fuel, You can continue for many more miles. The short spur has a large gravel and rock base with a few road crossings that you need to stop for, so wa...
Learn more about Nicolet State Trail - Bushafer to Wabeno

This is the Nicolet State Trail. This portion of the trail runs from Padus through the town of Laona, ending in the town of Newald. This trail is an excellent way to cover ground in the northwoods quickly;additionally, it provides quick and easy access to numerous trail systems in the area. The trai...
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Browns Road - FS 2132 is a moderately maintained gravel road that travels from its intersection with FS 2131 to its intersection with Highway 8. Similar to most other forest roads in this area, this trail has a gravel base that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass in most locations on the trail. ...
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FS 2233 navigates from Bushafer FS 3876 to its intersection with Roberts Lake - FS 2144. This rugged two-track trail is perfect for trucks and 4x4s looking to get onto a road less traveled and away from the busy ATV and SxS route that is FS 2144 and FR 3876. This trail can be traveled from either di...
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Otter Creek Road/ Peshtigo River Road begins at its intersection with Highway 8 and runs south to north to its intersection with County Road P. This is a moderately maintained dirt/ gravel road which varies in width but is on average between 1 and 2 vehicles wide. Most areas of the trail will requir...
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FS 2378 begins at its intersection with Otter Creek Road and navigates north to its end point at its intersection with County Road G. This trail is a moderately maintained forest road, with a mix of gravel and dirt for the base. The trail changes width several times, but there are a few sections of ...
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Brady Lake Road navigates from its intersection with Fire Tower Lane to its intersection with North Shore Drive. This is a mild, gravel county forest road that navigates along the west side of Lake Lucerne. The trail surface is hard in most areas, and holds up well to traffic. Sections of the trail ...
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Spring Pond Road Navigates from its intersection with Otter Creek Road to its intersection with Johnson Road. This is a moderately maintained dirt county forest road. The trail is just over one vehicle wide, but does have grassy trail sides which allow for simpler passing of oncoming vehicles. The t...
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Northwoods Drive navigates from its intersection with Johnson Road to its intersection with Otter Creek Road. This county forest road has a dirt base that is mostly hard-packed, but a few areas on the trail tend to break up and become loose. The trail is one to two vehicles wide for most of its leng...
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Star Lake Road is a there-and-back style trail that provides access to several properties in this area, as well as several other county forest roads. The trail begins at its intersection with Neal Road. This is a wide gravel/sand road that navigates across rolling hills and winding terrain. Sight li...
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This is a very short access trail that will lead to or from the Nicolet State Trail. This trail also provides access to Roberts Lake Road - FS 2144 - Northern Half via Stark Settlement Rd. The trail travels through mostly lowland marsh, which can become muddy after recent rainfall. The scenery is mo...
Learn more about Starks Settlement Road Nicolet State Trail Access

This trail is a great trailhead for several other forest road trails in this area. With direct access off Highway 32, it is very easily accessible for any road-legal vehicle. This trail is full of long sweeping corners, with slight elevation changes mixed throughout. Sightlines are good to excellent...
Learn more about Borske Road - FS 2366

Starting at Purdy Lake Road, this scenic trail heads toward Stoney Creek before looping back. There is a T-intersection that goes to/through the creek (depending on water level). The remainder of the trail is a little muddy and rocky, but overall enjoyable. Lots of new-growth trees, so the tree cano...
Learn more about Stoney Creek Loop

This trail is a great choice for the enthusiast looking for a scenic and relaxing route. It is a good mix of long winding corners, as well as rolling hills. The trail is well maintained, being smooth, as well as maintained ditches. This trail is suitable for riders of all skill levels, it can be eas...
Learn more about Peshtigo Reserve Road - FS 2695

This is a very short access trail that will lead to or from the Nicolet State Trail. This trail also provides access to Roberts Lake Road - FS 2144 - Northern Half via Stark Settlement Rd. The trail travels through mostly lowland marsh, which can become muddy after recent rainfall. The scenery is mo...
Learn more about Starks Settlement Road Nicolet State Trail Access

This trail is a great trailhead for several other forest road trails in this area. With direct access off Highway 32, it is very easily accessible for any road-legal vehicle. This trail is full of long sweeping corners, with slight elevation changes mixed throughout. Sightlines are good to excellent...
Learn more about Borske Road - FS 2366

Starting at Purdy Lake Road, this scenic trail heads toward Stoney Creek before looping back. There is a T-intersection that goes to/through the creek (depending on water level). The remainder of the trail is a little muddy and rocky, but overall enjoyable. Lots of new-growth trees, so the tree cano...
Learn more about Stoney Creek Loop

This trail is a great choice for the enthusiast looking for a scenic and relaxing route. It is a good mix of long winding corners, as well as rolling hills. The trail is well maintained, being smooth, as well as maintained ditches. This trail is suitable for riders of all skill levels, it can be eas...
Learn more about Peshtigo Reserve Road - FS 2695