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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FS 2379 begins at its intersection with FS 2378 and navigates north to its intersection with Peshtigo River Road. This is a narrow, low-overhead clearance two-track trail. The trail's surface is mostly dirt with some small to medium-sized rocks protruding through the surface. There are several trees...
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This trail consists of a tight two-track running through tight twist hills. There is little area on either side of the trail for run-off or room to pull over. The trail has several small water/mudholes with an average depth of roughly 1 foot. This is a slow technical trail due to the width. There is...
Learn more about Snowmobile Trl Lkln Forest 55541

This trail has a packed gravel base with areas of loose gravel. Traffic flows in both directions and the trail is fairly wide. There are plenty of areas to pull over on the side and take a break. Passing a few lakes, there are opportunities for some other recreation during your trip.
Learn more about Roberts Lake - FS 2144

This trail is great for riders of all skill levels. The corners are wide with excellent sight lines. The terrain is a mix of sweeping corners, as well as rolling hills. The scenery is excellent due to the selective tree harvesting that has taken place in the area. Lots of wildlife can be seen lookin...
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Michigan Creek Road - FS 2134 is a great trailhead into the eastern portion of the Nicolet National trail system. It is also a great access road to venture into the Marinette County trail system. The southern end of this trailhead can be accessed to the northeast of Blackwater. This trail is primari...
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Heading southwest from Wabeno, this trail starts from a town road and begins as a dirt trail that transitions to gravel around the halfway point. Early on, the trail is not very wide and has plenty of turns to keep your attention. At the gravel transition, things straighten out and become pretty eas...
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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