Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Seymour, Wisconsin

BRST: Eleva to Mondovi is a 9.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Trempealeau and Buffalo counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it ...
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BRST: Sturm to Eleva is a 4.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it a good choice for novi...
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BRST: Osseo to Sturm is an 8.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it a good choice for nov...
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BRST: Fairchild to Osseo is a 13.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding f...
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A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area. This trail would be extra beautiful in the fall and after a fresh snowstorm...
Learn more about Sand Road Driftless Loop

This is an easy trail with sections of red rock gravel base. Plenty of wetter areas to keep the ride interesting, and many winding trails through the trees and edges of farmers' fields. This segment is bookended by picnic areas at Anderson Park in Barron and a pavilion just off the Red Cedar River o...
Learn more about Barron to Cameron - Blueberry Trail Extension

FS 554D is the short loop trail that is used to access over a dozen dispersed camping sites. This trail begins and ends at its intersection with Forest Road 554. This two-track dirt trail navigates through a hilly section of forest surrounded by dispersed camping sites. The sites are large enough fo...
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FS 554 runs from its intersection with FS 119 to FS 118. This trail is just under two lanes wide and is a moderately maintained gravel trail. The surface is hard-packed and smooth with few potholes, as well as washboard sections. Washouts on the trail are infrequent or rarely happen, but there is al...
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Sawyer Avenue - FS 118 is a scenic gravel two-lane trail that runs from Grover Drive to Perkinstown Avenue - FS 116. This gravel trail is wide enough for two vehicles for its entire length. The surface is smooth with few potholes or washboard sections. Sight lines are excellent across the entire len...
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FS 553 is a gravel forest road that travels from its intersection with Sawyer Ave, Forest Road 118, to its intersection with FS117. This gravel forest road is just under two lanes wide throughout. This trail features gentle rolling hills and flowing, sweeping corners. The ditch lines are similar to ...
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Sailor Creek Road - FS 571 is a two-lane gravel forest road that runs from its intersection with County Rd M to Lost Lake Road. This trail is wide and well-maintained, with a firm, smooth surface. The trail has little to no obsticles on the trail and is well suited to a gentle cruise enjoying the su...
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The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
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FS 571B is an out-and-back two-track trail that starts and ends at its intersection with FS 571. This rugged dirt trail is surrounded by dense forest, with a thick forest canopy closing the trail off from a good majority of any sunlight. Undergrowth on this trail is limited and sparse thanks to the ...
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Bell Mound Trail is a scenic, stock-friendly forest route that winds through some of central Wisconsin’s classic pine and hardwood forests. The trail is primarily wide sandy two-track and graded forest roads with long stretches of packed sand, shallow ruts, and gentle curves. Most stock 4WD SUVs and...
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The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail from the parking area forms a small loop, which is bidirectional and leads to ...
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Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena is a 6.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Barron County. The Turtle Lake to Almena section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle descent, losing about 75 feet over the length of the trail. Departing ...
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Beautiful easy dirt road. Great views year-round, especially in the fall or in the winter after a light snow. This is an easy-maintained gravel road meandering through the driftless area of east central Minnesota. Close to many other beautiful gravel roads to explore. There are many nice small towns...
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FS 568 is a two-track trail that runs from FS 108 to FS 333. This two-track trail has a gravel/ dirt base and is one of the few point-to-point two-track trails, as well as one of the longer two-track trails in this portion of the national forest. This trail is a good mix of gentle rolling hills in c...
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Cattail State Trail: Amery to Turtle Lake is an 11.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Polk County. The Amery to Turtle Lake section of the Cattail State Trail is a packed gravel rail-to-trail that has a gentle elevation gain of 200 feet over the length of the trail. Departing Amery...
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This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions of the trail will travel across private property (remember to stay on the trail). The...
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BRST: Eleva to Mondovi is a 9.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Trempealeau and Buffalo counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it ...
Learn more about BRST: Eleva to Mondovi

BRST: Sturm to Eleva is a 4.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it a good choice for novi...
Learn more about BRST: Sturm to Eleva

BRST: Osseo to Sturm is an 8.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Trempealeau County. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding farms, making it a good choice for nov...
Learn more about BRST: Osseo to Sturm

BRST: Fairchild to Osseo is a 13.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 and runs through Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The trail consists of a combination of railroad ballast and limestone screenings that is fairly smooth and hard-packed and provides scenic views of surrounding f...
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A relaxing drive through the Driftless area north of Pepin, Wisconsin. There is nothing technical;this is a gravel county road drive with a few tar sections. You can take a hike at Five Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area. This trail would be extra beautiful in the fall and after a fresh snowstorm...
Learn more about Sand Road Driftless Loop

This is an easy trail with sections of red rock gravel base. Plenty of wetter areas to keep the ride interesting, and many winding trails through the trees and edges of farmers' fields. This segment is bookended by picnic areas at Anderson Park in Barron and a pavilion just off the Red Cedar River o...
Learn more about Barron to Cameron - Blueberry Trail Extension

The Snake Creek Trail network encompasses 13 miles of varying terrain and trail conditions that run through the Southeastern Minnesota bluff country. The majority of the external looping trail is considered a one-way track running clockwise. Riders need to ensure compliance with the trail direction ...
Learn more about Snake Creek ATV Trails

The Trout Valley trail encompasses a total of 9 miles of trail in southeastern Minnesota within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The primary trail is a one-way trail running counterclockwise. The trail from the parking area forms a small loop, which is bidirectional and leads to ...
Learn more about Trout Valley ATV Trail