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.
**ATTENTION** Due to the excessive amount of rain received Thursday night, July 3, 2025, a couple spots on the Wild River Trail have washed out. Approximately 0.25 miles North of the Cranberry Rd intersection, the East side shoulder of the trail has a washout that has started. The other location is just North of Cty Rd B, where the East side shoulder has started to wash out. Both areas have been barricaded and flagged to push trail traffic over to avoid these hazards. Both of these locations now be one lane, so please use caution. Washburn County Forestry will be monitoring both of these issues the next couple of days.
Please note a few other trail cautions as you prepare to head out on the trails. Trail 25 south off the Birchwood Fire Lane had a washout over the winter, however, the trail remains open and passable during this time. There has been log corduroy place through the washout area to allow machines to still pass through.
The Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) has two small washed out holes located approximately 1.5 miles north of Palmer Drive and 3 miles south of Brooklyn Road. Barricades & trail cautions have been placed in the area.
Recently, a reroute was 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. Enjoy the trails!
Mountain Bike Trails:
Spooner City Park: Trails are drying out and providing great spring riding opportunities. Please be advised that there may be some spots along the trails that are wet & muddy due to the spring weather. Trails are available for riding during day time hours, enjoy! View Trail Map
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
Wildcat Mountain Bike Trails: 5/27/2025 - Trails are in good early summer condition. Storm clean up has all of the trails open for use! Some very limited wet areas remain but can be avoided. New trails have been added, get out and enjoy! 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
