Up-to-date trail conditions for Washburn County including ATV, Snowmobiling, skiing, biking & more. The team at Washburn County Tourism Association update trail conditions from local reports multiple times a week to provide you the best possible information. Trails maps & other information can be found on trail listings online. See you on the trail!
ATV/UTV Trail Use:
All Washburn County ATV/UTV Trails are open for the season. Even with the recent snowfall, on Tuesday 11/25, trails will remain opened for ATV/UTV use only at this time. Please note a few trail cautions as you prepare to head out on the trails. Just north of County Rd B, the East side of Trail 35 shoulder has started to wash out. Both areas have been barricaded and flagged to push trail traffic over to avoid the hazard. Both of these locations will now be one lane, so please use caution. We will be monitoring both of these issues.
Be aware that gates for a few trails that cross private property are closed as of 10/21/2025. These closures include the section of Trail 25 from Dalen Road north to County Road D and the section of Trail 26 from Nick Road southwest of Spider Lake to the county forest gate north of the Trail 25 intersection. These trails will reopen in May 2026.
As a friendly reminder, there was a reroute placed along Trail 39, south to Shell Lake. A new section of trail is now located south of "The Y" - Intersection #5 on the map - off of the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35). Signage has been placed and flagging is up to block off the previous section of trail. Please follow the new signage to be directed to the new section of trail. This new section of trail will be a permanent change due to land ownership/private property.
Per Washburn County Ordinance (Sec. 50-25.), when the fire danger reaches VERY HIGH or EXTREME, all trails including the Wild Rivers State Trail (Trail 35) and Shell Rail Grade (Trail 39 South) close immediately. It is the responsibility of the rider to know if the trails are open or closed due to the status of the Fire Danger. To stay up to date on the current Fire Danger please visit WisBurnor call 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876)
If you encounter any wash outs, downed trees, etc. please report that information to the Washburn County Forestry Department, 715-635-4490. Please Note, the Washburn County ATV Trails do not have a formal closure date with the exception of a small section of trail South of County Highway D near Birchwood, which closes the 3rd Sunday in October. All other trails will remain open until there is a significant amount of snowfall to begin grooming for the snowmobile season. Enjoy the trails!
Totogatic Loops: Located on county forest land, these trails are ready for use any time of the year during daylight hours. Please ride with caution as there may be active logging happening throughout that area. View Trail Map
Hunt Hill Nature Center:All trails are open and safe to walk. The Discovery Trail is a short trail that has 8-15 themed items hidden on it each month. See if you can spot them all! April's Discovery Trail theme is Eggs. View Trail Map
Nordic Woods:On beautiful county forest property, these trails are open & available for non-motorized use throughout the year. View Trail Map
Spooner City Park:There are many trails open for use during daylight hours with a variety of lengths and difficulties. View Trail Map
Trego Lake Trail: Trails are maintained by the National Park Service and open for visitor use during daylight hours. Multiple loops to offer an immersive hiking experience along the Trego Flowage. View Trail Map
Trego Nature Trail: Trails are maintained by the National Park Service and open for visitor use during daylight hours. A simple down and back trail along the Namekagon River. View Trail Map
