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 Trails:
All Washburn County ATV/UTV Trails will open for the season as of Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Trails will remain open pending the reported Fire Danger. If the Fire Danger reaches a level of VERY HIGH or HIGHER all trails will close automatically based on Washburn County Ordinance. This automatic closure based on fire danger would also include the Wild Rivers Trails #35 & Shell Lake Rail Grade #39S. Riders are responsible for being aware of the fire danger level. To view the current fire danger call 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) or visit the current fire danger map.
Clubs and county staff maintain and work on the trails throughout the season so please ride with caution and tread lightly. If you encounter any washouts, downed trees, or debris along the trails please report it directly to the Washburn County Forestry Office at 715-635-4490
NOTE - ROAD ROUTES: Effective May 13th, 2026 All County Roads in Washburn County are now open to ATV/UTV traffic. Signs are posted at all border crossings authorizing use of the County Roads and No ATV Traffic signs are installed where there is not a direct crossing of the State Highway. An updated map showing all County Roads are open can be found on the Highway Department Website, click here to view map. Please drive safe and be respectful of others while driving on our Highways.
Hiking Trails
Beaver Brook Wildlife Area: There are many loops well marked through the Beaver Brook property. Trails are available for hiking any time!
Hunt Hill Nature Center: (5/7/26) All trails are clear and dry enough for hiking. The Discovery Trail (Barred Owl Trail) is a family-friendly trail where you can play a game to try to spot all of the hidden items on the trail. Each month, we have a new theme and hide 10-20 items along the trail. Can you spot them all? May's Theme is Mammals!
Nordic Woods: On beautiful county forest property, these trails are open & available for non-motorized use throughout the year.
Spooner City Park: There are many trails open for use during daylight hours with a variety of lengths and difficulties.
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. Please note these trails are open to foot traffic only.
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. Please note these trails are open to foot traffic only.
Mountain Bike Trails
Spooner City Park: The trail system offers miles of twisting single track, that feature bridges, steep climbs and descents that take riders through poplar stands to hardwoods, and even sweet smelling pine sections. Note: E-Bikes are alllowed on trail.
Totogatic Loops: The Totogatic trails are a wonderful, quiet, stacked-loop trail system. The trails meander through a variety of forest types. Note: E-Bikes are NOT alllowed on trail.
Wildcat Mountain Bike Trails: Trails are in good spring riding condition. Get out and enjoy the ride! Note: E-Bikes are NOT alllowed on trail.
