Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Waupaca, Wisconsin

This is a short route through the rolling hills, forests, and fields of central Wisconsin. This route will take you on gravel roads through a scenic rural area of central Wisconsin. The route is generally…
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The road is a narrow gravel road through the White River Wildlife Area. The road is gravel/dirt and flat with several parking areas for hiking, hunting, and photography. Sections of the road are only 1…
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This is mostly 2 track dirt/gravel road. The road is flat with no large obstacles. As the name implies it is a dead end out and back. Being a single lane out and back, encountering…
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Part of the Langlade OHMV trail system, this permit-only trail is an easy loop that leads to Hemlock Ridge. Hard park dirt and gravel with minimal trail features. It is divided up into North Hemlock…
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The Porkey Lake Loop is part of the Langlade OHMV trail system and is rated as an "Access Trail". It is a mellow, easy trail that brings you to the trail head for "No-Eye-Deer (Rock…
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The Norway Lake Loop is a point-to-point trail that picks up on the eastern end from Porkey Lake Loop. It is primarily a dirt two-track with several sections of rocks and mud sections to cross.…
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This is a well-maintained trail courtesy of Polar Blazers. Primarily open dirt roads, this trail goes through active logging operations. The logging company graciously continues to allow access to this trail. Please stay on the…
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This trail is a hard-packed dirt trail that winds through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. There are side trails to explore throughout the forest, some of which may be rutted and muddy depending on weather conditions.…
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There are a variety of dirt, sand, and gravel routes through forest roads that span from this route. It winds along a few small lakes through Oconto County. The trail runs from Lakewood south through…
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This is a short two-track trail that winds through a scenic mix of conifers and hardwoods. The terrain varies between gravel, mud, and occasional washouts--one of which is deep enough to bottom out if approached…
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Fast and twisty sections with large banked corners. Best trail I've ridden in Oconto county. Used the railroad grade south from Lakewood down to mountain and chute pond area. Hidden gem! Rode this on a…
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This is a relatively flat two track with a couple small water holes and washouts. The surface is a combination of gravel and dirt/mud. During the Winter this trail overlaps with the snowmobile trail so…
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This route takes you from Highway 32 into Ada Lake Recreation Area the "back way". The forest service roads are generally passable by most vehicles and in dry conditions, 4wd is not needed. Campsites are…
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Trail starts by getting of the pavement at the intersection of County Rd. T and Brady Ln. The dirt road lasts just a short bit before getting onto the winding dirt trail. A mixture of…
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Short route to keep off of the dirt road of West Elcho. Access directly from the County T trailhead. Winding trail is narrow in some spots, which requires pulling off to the side allowing traffic…
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Located in the Killsnake State Wildlife Area, Lemke Road is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The trail is generally easy to navigate; however, it is prone to flooding during the spring…
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Beginning at County Road T trailhead, the West Elcho Trail runs north and south with many branches that can be taken. Mostly dirt road crossing low spots that will flood over the trail in the…
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Approximately 10 mile route from West Elcho Rd. to Moccasin Lake Rd. Access to Horseshoe Lake from the main trail is narrow, but it is a great spot to take a break. The majority of…
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Easy driving through rolling hills and forest. Most of the trail will fit two lanes of traffic, but there are many tight corners to watch for. This is mostly a gravel trail, so it will…
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This ride can become three loops with the trails that split off from the main trail, with the ability to create one long ride north of Lakewood and Townsend. Tight twisty terrain flows throughout the…
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This is a mostly single-lane gravel trail. Will be dry most of the time, but even after a rain, there won't be much if any mud to find. Some areas of the trail have a…
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Forest Road 2619 is a dirt trail located in the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Unlike many forest routes in the region, Forest Road 2619 has limited tree cover. This provides open…
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The east half of Five Cent Road. This trail passes through open forest and private land so be respectful when passing through. This is not one that travels fast, but will make plenty of dust…
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Nice dirt trail spur going from West Elcho Road to Lily Mill Fire Lane. Most of the trail is easy one-lane traffic with some turnouts and wider spots to accommodate meeting other traffic. Plenty of…
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Forest Road 2330M is a scenic dirt trail winding through a heavily wooded section of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The trail surface features small rocks and occasional shallow mud holes, making it a solid option…
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Small trail loop near the Parrish Trail Head. Easy going, with a nice stop at the shelter located lakeside that has a water pump and bathroom. On a slow ride, this should only take 15…
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North of Woodlawn past Jungle Lake, this is part of the Wolf River Trail system. Mostly gravel with some large rocks mixed in and running north/south, this trail has a ton of spurs that can…
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To get you off pavement and onto this rocky, winding trail you will cut through Enterprise Lake Road in Elcho and Old Elcho Road in Pelican Lake. Most times the trail has many low wet…
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Forest Road 2614 is a narrow, overgrown trail tucked deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, offering a remote experience for off-roaders. With thick brush and minimal maintenance, it's best suited for compact, high-clearance 4x4 vehicles.…
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Heading southwest from Wabeno, this trail starts from a town road and begins as a dirt trail that transitions to gravel around the halfway point. Early on, the trail is not very wide and has…
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