Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Middle Inlet, Wisconsin

This easily flowing trail runs along the Peshtigo River, which flows down from the Johnson Fall Hydroelectric Dam. The trail features a mix of sandy whoops, hills, and scenic lookouts over the river. It eventually reaches a three-way dead end with gates at each split. A nice camping spot in one of t...
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If traveling this trail from south to north it will start off in some twisty but wide open areas, of clear-cut forest. The trail surface in this section is very soft sand. This creates a very fun section of the trail to run. As the trail progresses it will enter into a state forest where the trail w...
Learn more about Trail 5 Southeastern Section

This trail is a collection of different-named roads that take you north or south through Crooked Lake, depending on your direction of travel. It has a mix of sandy trails and gravel roads that snake through the forest and contains few to many mud holes to navigate, depending on the trail conditions.
Learn more about East Butler Rock Road - FS 5556

We traveled Southeast into Marinette County to access the Butler Rock Trails, which was a sandy route through multiple pine and birch forests. The Butler Rock area is a blast with tight twisty terrain with a good bit of elevation change. This route can be accessed via several Nicolet State Trail rou...
Learn more about Butler Rock Loop

FS 2325 is a gravel/ dirt two track trail open from 9-1 to 11-30 that is used to access the popular seasonal 2325A trail. This trail runs from Martin Lane to its endpoint at a creek. The trail has very moderate terrain in comparison to 2325A and is suitable for any vehicle to traverse it safely. The...
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Pansy Lane Trail runs between the Butler Rock loop and contains dirt, sandy hills, a few mud holes, and winding turns that create blind corners and a few gravel sections. Because of the winding turns and sandy hills, passing can become difficult on occasion, but there are generally many places to pa...
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This is a Seasonal road that is only accessible from 9/1-12/31. The eastern half of this road is relatively well-maintained and offers wide open views, with visible signs of past clear-cutting. Early on, you'll enjoy a scenic view of wetlands adorned with tall, golden grasses and pine trees in the b...
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Chickadee Road - FS 2102 is a well-maintained forest road that runs from Bucks Ranch Road, traveling north to south to County Rd F. The trail surface is loose gravel, which is typically graded a handful of times a year. This helps to reduce the washouts, ruts, and washboard within the trail, making ...
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FS 3394 navigates from its start point at Bucks Ranch Road and ends at its intersection with FS 2005. This trail is a very tight and overgrown two-track. There are small clearings located throughout the trail that can be used to pull off to allow for the passage of vehicles. The trail's base is a mi...
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FS 2102L is a there-and-back style trail that begins at its intersection with FS 2102 and navigates northeast to its endpoint at the old Pipeline 4x4 Challenge trail. The dirt trail is a narrow two-track surrounded by dense forest. The trail surface is mostly dirt with a grassy center; there are bas...
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This trail is a portion of Marinette County Trail 5 which runs from the town of Athelstane to Dunbar. The trail surface is primarily sand as it winds through several different types of forest. The trail starts if traveled south to north on some gravel forest roads. Slowly transitioning into a sandy ...
Learn more about Trail 5- Forest Road 219

La Fave Road - FS 2102 is a moderately maintained gravel forest road located on the eastern edge of the Nicolet National Forest. This trail is a gentle gravel road that is suitable for all vehicle types. This trail navigates over subtle rolling hills as it slowly winds its way north or south. The tr...
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This 31.3-mile point-to-point trail in Oconto County follows an old railroad grade from the Lakewood area south toward Mountain and the Chute Pond recreation area. Designed for ATVs and side-by-sides, the route features fast, flowy, and winding dirt trails with large banked corners winding through s...
Learn more about #409-425 Pipeline Road to HWY 64 East

This trail is part of the Oconto County ATV trail system and runs roughly north to south along Pete de Foure Road. On the north end, it ends on Old Highway 64, which you can use to access other trails in the area. The trail is mostly a mix of dirt and sand, with a few blind corners, but it has frequ...
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FS 2271 and 2267A combine to make a complete trail that navigates from FS 2102 to FS 2267. This trail is a tight two-track forest road surrounded by densely packed hardwood trees. Brush around the edges of the trail is present but is limited in growth thanks to the thick forest canopy. This trail is...
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Forest Road 2329, commonly known as Thunder Road, is a wide, sandy, and dirt trail suitable for both highway-legal vehicles and off-highway vehicles such as ATVs and UTVs. The trail offers ample room for passing, making it a popular route for a variety of users. The trail is primarily composed of co...
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This trail runs east to west through the southern portion of the Dungood trail system. While some portions are ATV and SxS specific only, others are mixed-use with road-going vehicles and OHM. The scenery on this trail is excellent as it navigates through the rolling landscape of Marinette County. T...
Learn more about Trail G - Forest Road 208

Forest Road 2267 found in the Chequammegon-Nicolet National Forest is a curvy scenic route with a terrain made of sand and rocks. North of the trail is McCaslin lake where catch and release fishing is available all year round. This trail is open to other users including UTV and ATV traffic, with roo...
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FS 2267B is a seasonal use trail open from 9-1 to 11-30. This two-track forest road acts as a scenic detour, beginning and ending at FS 2267. The trail has mild difficulty when traveled from either direction but is marginally more difficult when traveled from north to south. This is a tight and over...
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FS 2259L is a two-track trail that can be combined to make a full point-to-point trail rather than just an out-and-back. These trails run from Peek Road - FS 2259 to Bucks Ranch Road. This two-track trail has a hard-packed dirt base, with moderate to tall grass growing in the center of the trail. Th...
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This easily flowing trail runs along the Peshtigo River, which flows down from the Johnson Fall Hydroelectric Dam. The trail features a mix of sandy whoops, hills, and scenic lookouts over the river. It eventually reaches a three-way dead end with gates at each split. A nice camping spot in one of t...
Learn more about Dam Dead End

If traveling this trail from south to north it will start off in some twisty but wide open areas, of clear-cut forest. The trail surface in this section is very soft sand. This creates a very fun section of the trail to run. As the trail progresses it will enter into a state forest where the trail w...
Learn more about Trail 5 Southeastern Section

This trail is a collection of different-named roads that take you north or south through Crooked Lake, depending on your direction of travel. It has a mix of sandy trails and gravel roads that snake through the forest and contains few to many mud holes to navigate, depending on the trail conditions.
Learn more about East Butler Rock Road - FS 5556

We traveled Southeast into Marinette County to access the Butler Rock Trails, which was a sandy route through multiple pine and birch forests. The Butler Rock area is a blast with tight twisty terrain with a good bit of elevation change. This route can be accessed via several Nicolet State Trail rou...
Learn more about Butler Rock Loop

This easily flowing trail runs along the Peshtigo River, which flows down from the Johnson Fall Hydroelectric Dam. The trail features a mix of sandy whoops, hills, and scenic lookouts over the river. It eventually reaches a three-way dead end with gates at each split. A nice camping spot in one of t...
Learn more about Dam Dead End

If traveling this trail from south to north it will start off in some twisty but wide open areas, of clear-cut forest. The trail surface in this section is very soft sand. This creates a very fun section of the trail to run. As the trail progresses it will enter into a state forest where the trail w...
Learn more about Trail 5 Southeastern Section

This trail is a collection of different-named roads that take you north or south through Crooked Lake, depending on your direction of travel. It has a mix of sandy trails and gravel roads that snake through the forest and contains few to many mud holes to navigate, depending on the trail conditions.
Learn more about East Butler Rock Road - FS 5556

We traveled Southeast into Marinette County to access the Butler Rock Trails, which was a sandy route through multiple pine and birch forests. The Butler Rock area is a blast with tight twisty terrain with a good bit of elevation change. This route can be accessed via several Nicolet State Trail rou...
Learn more about Butler Rock Loop