Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Thorp, Wisconsin

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...
Learn more about BRST: Fairchild to Osseo

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: 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: 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

The trail winds through wooded areas with mainly gravel and rocks and a mix of sand, offering a mix of natural beauty and light technical terrain. It’s ideal for a quick loop or as part of a larger off-road outing in the Black River State Forest area. Also, a nice Parking area within miles of this l...
Learn more about Wildcat 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 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 a few more stops than normal due to all of those intersections, but it is worth it if you want a day of exploring the...
Learn more about Tuscobia State Trail - Park Falls to Loretta

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 ...
Learn more about Cattail State Trail: Turtle Lake to Almena

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

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...
Learn more about BRST: Fairchild to Osseo

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: 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: 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

The trail winds through wooded areas with mainly gravel and rocks and a mix of sand, offering a mix of natural beauty and light technical terrain. It’s ideal for a quick loop or as part of a larger off-road outing in the Black River State Forest area. Also, a nice Parking area within miles of this l...
Learn more about Wildcat 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 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 a few more stops than normal due to all of those intersections, but it is worth it if you want a day of exploring the...
Learn more about Tuscobia State Trail - Park Falls to Loretta

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