FOUR SEASON ATV TRAILS & ROUTES

Largest System In Wisconsin!

Trails, Trails, Trails… Iron County’s rich history and resources are showcased by an extensive trail network. Snowmobile Trails, Mountain Bike Trails, Ski Trails, ATV Trails and Auto Trails allow you to experience the wilderness, settlements and mystic beauty of Northern Wisconsin, no matter what your mode of transportation might be. Enjoy’em!

Approximately 250 miles of ATV trails take you deep into the heart of Iron County. Along the routes and trials you will find a variety of friendly pit stops offering food, beverages, gas and lodging. During the Winter, ATV's are welcome on most Iron County Snowmobile trails.

Iron County's five Trail Systems are famous for offering some of the best riding in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The trails incorporate many of the county's historic transportation, mining and lumbering sites, as well as plenty of lakes and waterfalls in the forests. Iron County forests make up a whopping 80% of the total land in the county. The "Real Northwoods" of natural beauty and adventure is getting difficult to find these days. Here, there is a variety of natural surroundings that other areas can only envy. With our pristine waterfalls cascading through or colorful forests, the rugged Penoke Range, breathtaking skyline and vistas, blue gems of peaceful lakes and wild shorelines ~ Iron County Is Your "Ultimate ATV Adventure" Destination!

Day Trippers

Day trippers may park their vehicles/trailers at the following locations (for the day only): Oneida Sales (by the storage units) on the corner of 5th Avenue and Silver Street in Hurley; Frontier Bar & Campground on Hwy. 2 West in Saxon (small fee); Sidekick's Bar & Restaurant on Hwy. 77 in Iron Belt; Squeak's Bar & Restaurant on Hwy. 77 in Pence; Yukon Inn on Hwy. 51 in Oma; just off Railroad Street in Mercer (next to trail and pine trees).

All Terrain Vehicle Operation in Wisconsin

The All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Registration Application must be validated prior to operation of the machine. ATV Registration Online – a quick and convenient way to renew your registration with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). There is an additional $1.00 for this service. ATV owners who renew online can also print the validation receipt that will allow them to operate their ATV while they wait for the new registration certificate and decals. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trail Pass

Wisconsin law requires those who use the Wisconsin ATV trails to display either Wisconsin registration or an ATV trail pass. Funds from this program will be designated for use as trail aids and related costs to enhance all Wisconsin ATV recreation. The trail pass may be purchased online at the Online Licensing Center, over the counter at any license sales location, or by phone at 1-877-945-4236.

• The $35.00 non-resident trail use pass is valid from July 1st through June 30th.
• An ATV trail pass is required to operate an ATV.
• The trail pass must be permanently affixed by its own adhesive in a highly visible location on the forward half of the ATV.
• Once affixed, the sticker may not be removed or transferred to another ATV.

When used safely and wisely an ATV can provide a source of fun and family recreation. When used unwisely by an untrained, inexperienced operator, an ATV can be very dangerous. With safety in mind, an ATV can be a useful tool for work and a great means of exploring the outdoors.

It’s the responsibility of all ATV operators to make the sport a safe one. Take an ATV Safety Course.

Winter ATV Trails

Any snowmobile trail posted with both ATV and Snowmobile signs are open to ATV's in the winter. Also, ATV trail riding is allowed only as long as the average daily temperature is less than 30 degrees, due to the fact that ATV's have the potential to do much greater damage to the trails during warming conditions. We must have a spirit of cooperation if we are to continue to develop a multi-use trail system for our visitors. Iron County trails are closed for a few weeks during the spring breakup period. During this time, spring trail maintenance takes place.

Get the Iron County 2008 ATV trail map at the information request page.