Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Newald, Wisconsin

This trail is two miles out and two miles back with mixed gravel, dirt, and mud. The road was recently graded up to the 1.5-mile marker, after which it narrowed down to a very tight two- track. There are a couple of very gradual hills on this route but is overall a flat trail.
Learn more about FR 2408B

This trail is the eastern portion of Forest Road 2183. This trail is wide with mostly long flowing corners. Elevation changes are subtle, noticeable, and enjoyable with a few larger elevation changes mixed in as well. This trail remains wide with exceptional sight lines throughout. The trail surface...
Learn more about FR 2183 Eastern Section

This route runs from Highway 55 just north of the town of Argonne to the town of Newald, where the Nicolet National Trail intersects it (ATV/SxS use only). Entering this trail from Highway 55, this trail starts as straight wide-open gravel lanes. There are good elevation changes and sight lines are ...
Learn more about Double Bend FR 2166

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

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...
Learn more about FS 2376BA

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...
Learn more about FS 2376

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...
Learn more about FS 2379

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...
Learn more about FS 2613

This route is a graded forest service road that runs East-West connecting State Highway 55 to State Highway 139. It is 6 miles of gravel that ends at pavement near Long Lake. This route is two lanes wide and well-maintained. This is a main connector to several smaller forest roads.
Learn more about Long Lake Road - FS 2168

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

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 ...
Learn more about FS 2378

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

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...
Learn more about Otter Creek Road

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

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 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

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

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

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

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...
Learn more about Michigan Creek Road - FS 2134

This trail is the eastern portion of Forest Road 2183. This trail is wide with mostly long flowing corners. Elevation changes are subtle, noticeable, and enjoyable with a few larger elevation changes mixed in as well. This trail remains wide with exceptional sight lines throughout. The trail surface...
Learn more about FR 2183 Eastern Section

This route runs from Highway 55 just north of the town of Argonne to the town of Newald, where the Nicolet National Trail intersects it (ATV/SxS use only). Entering this trail from Highway 55, this trail starts as straight wide-open gravel lanes. There are good elevation changes and sight lines are ...
Learn more about Double Bend FR 2166

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

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 the eastern portion of Forest Road 2183. This trail is wide with mostly long flowing corners. Elevation changes are subtle, noticeable, and enjoyable with a few larger elevation changes mixed in as well. This trail remains wide with exceptional sight lines throughout. The trail surface...
Learn more about FR 2183 Eastern Section

This route runs from Highway 55 just north of the town of Argonne to the town of Newald, where the Nicolet National Trail intersects it (ATV/SxS use only). Entering this trail from Highway 55, this trail starts as straight wide-open gravel lanes. There are good elevation changes and sight lines are ...
Learn more about Double Bend FR 2166

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

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