Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mason, Wisconsin

This is a gravel forest road starting on State Highway GG, right outside of Mellen, and ending on County Highway C in Highbridge. These forest roads have some nice scenic views as you make your…
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The Timber Trail which combines with Randysek Road starts out like a normal trail with some narrow and mostly dirt terrain. However, as you get closer to the cable this intersects with Randsek Rd. and…
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Trail 77 is a gravel connecting route from Trail 8 to County Road OO or Trail 31. It is one of the longer connecting trails and has nice easy rolling terrain to get you over…
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This is a short loop trail that connects Camp 38th to Randysek Road allowing you to get off the automobile-shared route. There are a few more narrow spots where meeting another machine will require someone…
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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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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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This backwoods trail features the Mellen Lookout Tower at the top of Mount Whittlesey and a few old Berkshire Mine Ruins. The trail offered a few steep hill climbs, rutted-out and rock-filled sections, and a…
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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 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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The Tuscobia State Trail runs a total of 74 Miles. This leg is 19 miles but connects to a massive trail system that you can jump onto at a bunch of different intersections. There are…
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Trail 17 from Hurley to Mercer is an easy, railroad-grade trail that's well maintained. The trail follows most of the snowmobile trail 17, with some exceptions where it follows dirt or paved road for short…
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This two-track trail is accessed from Kane Lake Road and remains relatively undamaged throughout its length. It winds through a mixed forest of pine and birch, offering a peaceful setting with a variety of wildflowers…
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This trail begins off Highway 2, with the initial stretch consisting of a paved road. After the first few miles, the surface changes to poorly maintained gravel marked by frequent potholes, washboard sections, and standing…
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This two-track gravel trail winds through a mixed forest of pine and birch, offering a quiet route with a blend of natural beauty and rugged terrain. While the trail is mostly smooth, there are occasional…
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County Road 7 is a long, wide gravel road that remains well-maintained along its entire length. It is a busy route with frequent local traffic, often moving at higher speeds, and can be pretty dusty,…
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This is a narrow, two-track trail that is entirely unmaintained and presents a mix of muddy, rocky, and heavily rutted sections. The route winds through dense forest and is often overgrown, with vegetation encroaching on…
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This well-maintained gravel road offers an engaging drive with a series of steep ascents and descents as it winds through a dense and scenic forest. At the start of the trail, travelers may notice signs…
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This trail descends gradually through a series of steep, winding sections on its way to the Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center along the north shore of Lake Superior. The road is well-maintained but can be dusty…
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This trail is a long, relatively narrow gravel route that varies in condition along its length. Some sections are smooth and easy to travel, while potholes and corrugations mark others. The trail crosses over a…
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This trail was once a route that led to the nearby railway tracks. It starts very narrow, just wide enough for a single vehicle, and opens briefly into a small clearing where a fire ring…
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Stony River Forest Road is a long, well-maintained gravel route that cuts through the heart of the forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive surrounded by thick stands of pine, spruce, and birch. The road…
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel surface that winds through forested terrain with a mix of ascents and descents. As the trail progresses, the final section consists mostly of a steady uphill climb. Along the…
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This trail runs parallel to Lake Superior before turning inland and climbing back into the forest. It follows a wide, well-maintained gravel surface with a few bumps along the way, but remains easy to navigate.…
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This trail follows a mostly smooth gravel surface, though there are stretches with corrugations and potholes that may require slower travel. Early in the route, the trail reaches an intersection where the Manitou Overlook Hiking…
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This trail begins at a cleared logging site where the ground is wide and uneven due to the deep ruts left by heavy machinery. As the trail enters the forest, the surface smooths out somewhat…
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This trail runs mostly straight with a series of moderate ascents and descents. Along the route, there are clear signs of a recent and severe forest fire--burnt tree trunks and charred ground cover still dominate…
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This forest road is a pretty drive through many birch trees and other colorful trees in the fall. Overall the road is quite wide but is one car wide as the elevation gain increases. There…
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This minimally maintained trail branches off from Brimson Trail and is composed of uneven gravel with numerous potholes, puddles, and occasional muddy or rocky sections. As you continue deeper into the route, the trail gradually…
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This long, wide gravel trail connects the paved Vermillion Trail to Highway 44 and is generally well-maintained throughout its length. It winds through a mix of forested terrain with gentle ascents and descents, offering a…
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The Manitou trail is a well-maintained single-lane gravel road that winds steadily through forested terrain. It features gentle ascents and descents, with a few minor potholes scattered along the route, but overall provides a smooth…
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