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| Sawyer County named the #1 ATV Trail System in Wisconsin. Our trail system received the prestigious Tready Award in 2011. |
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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
Greg Peterson, Forest Administrator, 10610 Main Street, Suite 100, Hayward, WI 54843 or 715-634-4846 or email forestry@sawyercountygov.org |
| 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.
The Wisconsin DNR ATV Handbook - CLICK HERE.
The Wisconsin DNR UTV Handbook - CLICK HERE. |
| Where can I ride my ATV in Sawyer County? |
1) Seeley Hills Loop: Trailhead is off of Chippewa Trail 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 50 miles of marked trials extends from the trailhead toward Seeley. For more information, contact the Sawyer County Forestry Department, 10610 Main Street, Suite 100, Hayward, WI 54843 or call 715-634-4846.
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 townships 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.
5) Sawyer County ATV Policy: ATVs are not allowed off road on self-made trails through the timber or lowland areas. ATV's are required to stay on marked ATV trails and forest roads. 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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My husband and I were in Hayward last week and thoroughly enjoyed it
Marilyn B., Champlin, MN |
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