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The
Hayward Lakes Area of Northern Wisconsin is blessed with very
challenging ATV trails. A growing number of enthusiasts have made
this area one of the top ATV destinations in Wisconsin and the
Midwest.
For the ATV and motorcycle enthusiast, the Chequamegon National
Forest contains over 140 miles of trails. Three separate trail
systems with adjoining loops, offer an exciting scenic tour of
the Forest. Trails wind over rolling terrain, with towering forests
and panoramic views of meadows and wetlands. Unique to the state
of Wisconsin, the forest's ATV trails offer an unparalleled touring
experience of the Chequamegon National Forest.
For ATV Trail Maps, please CLICK HERE.
For more information please call local ATV contact Don Mrotek: 715-634-8458 or email donmrotek@webtv.net
Important Wisconsin ATV Regulations
Out of state ATVs need a Wisconsin Trail Pass, valid July 1st through June 30th. Trail passes can be purchased at most any gas station that sells hunting and fishing licenses.
Persons under 18 are required to wear a helmet. Persons over 18 should wear helmets, but are not required.
Wisconsin does allow 2 persons to ride a machine, but it is not recommended.
Persons born after January 1988 are required to have taken a DNR ATV safety course. Wisconsin recognizes other states safety classes.
To contact the Wisconsin DNR for a copy of the atv handbook CLICK HERE.
Where can I ride my ATV in Sawyer County?
1) Seeley Hills Loop: Trailhead is at the fire tower off Hwy.
B - approximately 3 miles east of the junction with 27. It's on
the north side of the highway and there is parking available.
Another trailhead at Hayward Power Sports, 10 miles east of Hayward
on 77. Approximately 30 miles of marked trials extends from the
trailhead toward Seeley. For more information, contact the Sawyer
County Forestry Department, P.O. Box 880, Hayward, WI 54843 or
call 715-634-4839.
2) Dead Horse Trail: For experienced riders seeking a challenge,
56 miles of trail from Loretta north into Ashland County to Clam
Lake through the Chequamegon National Forest. Trailheads at Camp
Loretta and east of Clam Lake on the north side of Hwy. 77. For
more information, contact the Chequamagon National Forest at P.O.
Box 896, Hayward, WI 54843 or call 715-634-4821.
 3)
Flambeau River State Forest: 40 miles of trails through the
forest, open May 15 - November 15. Trailheads on County W, 1 mile
west of Connors Lake, Tower Hill Road, just north of W and Fisherman's
Landing on County M. Contact Flambeau River State Forest at W1613
County Road W, Winter, WI 54896 or call 715-332-5271.
4) Tuscobia Trail: From Birchwood to Park Falls, on an abandoned
railroad grade. Camping available halfway along trail at Ojibwa
Park. Trail is open from April 15 to November 15, and opens to
the Dead Horse Trail north, the Flambeau Trail south. Contact
DNR Ranger Station, P.O. Box 187, Winter, WI 54896 or call 715-266-3511.
The Chequamegon National Forest currently provides for unlimited
ATV access to national forest land - unless roads and/or trails
are signed, bermed, gated or posted closed. Areas designated as
wilderness or semi-primitive are non-motorized and illegal to
operation of ATVs. The 30 townships within the Chequamegon each
have their own rules/laws concerning forest roads which are maintained
by the townships. Townships have jurisdiction over maintenance
and law enforcement and decide whether the road will be legal
for ATV travel, in which case the road must be posted with route
signs. Forest roads that are NOT maintained by the townships,
and are NOT posted as "closed" are legal for ATV use and do not
have to be signed. For more information, contact the Chequamegon
National Forest at P.O. Box 896, Hayward, WI 54843 or call 715-634-4821.
Sawyer County ATV Policy: ATVs are not allowed off road
on self-made trails through the timber or lowland areas. ATV's
may travel on snowmobile trails, fire lanes, logging roads, and
trails that are not specifically closed to ATV's or other motorized
travel. Closed trails are: The Birkie Trails and marked hunter/walking
trails. ATV's are not allowed to travel on snowmobile or other
trails that cross privately owned property unless the trails are
marked as an ATV trail or the operator has permission from the
landowner. Stay on marked ATV trails/routes - just because snowmobiles
use certain trails, it does not make it legal for ATV's. If you
don't know if the trail is legal, don't use it.
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