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Tuscobia State Trail The Tuscobia State Trail is a 74-mile, multi-use, rails-trails conversion that spans four counties in northern Wisconsin. It was once the Omaha While the full length of the trail is 74 miles, only 62 miles are open to ATVs. The westernmost 12 miles of the trail, from Rice Lake to Birchwood, are closed to ATVs. Despite that, the trail from Birchwood east to Park Falls offers some terrific scenery and plenty of ATV adventures. With six towns along the route, lodging, food and fuel are readily available. In Park Falls, a large parking area is located at the Park Falls-Tuscobia Trailhead County Park, which has an ATV loading ramp. The city of Park Falls is ATV friendly; riders can travel through town on posted roads. If you like camping, Smith Lake County Park & Campground just west of the city has direct access to the trail. Located on the shores of the Flambeau River, the park offers year-round electric hookups, flush toilets and showers April Park Falls is a district headquarters for the nearby Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. At the district office, (1170 4th Ave S), you can pick up a map showing the forest roads and trails posted for ATV use. Heading west on the Tuscobia State Trail, you’ll encounter varying terrain from thick forest sections to open expanses that cross creeks and streams that are tributaries of the Flambeau River. Crossing into Sawyer County, you’ll hit a spur trail running south 40 miles into the Flambeau River State Forest. Back on the Tuscobia, the next two little towns are Draper and Loretta where food and fuel are available. Here, the old railroad bed on which you ride is ever present – beneath the sod of the trail you can still see the old railroad ties. The trail cuts southwest, crossing the Brunet River on its way to Winter. Stop to check out the river, known for its musky and trout fishing. Food, fuel and lodging are available in Winter (www.winterwi.com). You might want to check out the original railroad station downtown to catch a glimpse of the golden age of the railway in northern Wisconsin. From Winter, the trail runs west to meet the Chippewa River at Ojibwa. Just before reaching town, Ojibwa Park (715/266-5923) offers 350 acres of heavily wooded land with campsites and electric hookups. For those traveling the Tuscobia’s entire 62 miles, this marks the halfway point. In Ojibwa, just south of the trail, history buffs might take note of a large white house. Once a hotel that was built in the 1870s, it is the oldest standing building in From Ojibwa, the trail follows the Chippewa River to Radisson – a particularly pretty stretch offering some great views of a wild river. From Radisson, the trail parallels Hwy 27/70 to Couderay where it breaks southwest diving deep into miles of lush, green forest on its way to Birchwood. Birchwood is the end of the ATV line on the Tuscobia State Trail. (Note: riders can cross the bridge to the west side of the Red Cedar River to connect with trails headed north.) From here, hikers on the Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail fill the last 12 miles of the Tuscobia to its western terminus at Rice Lake.
Flambeau ATV Trails Rolling through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in north central Wisconsin, the Flambeau ATV Trail System offers some of the most scenic riding in the state. These trails are a favorite with ATV enthusiasts. Throughout the system you’ll ride tree-lined corridors through rolling terrain. You’ll cruise past some of the 98 lakes, 45 streams and three major rivers in the county. And with three other interconnected trails and trail systems in the area – the Flambeau River State Forest trail system, the Tuscobia State Trail and the Dead Horse Run trail – the riding options are nearly endless. In addition to the natural splendor that waits around every bend, there are several must-see attractions unique to this corner of Price County. Starting from the Blockhouse Lake trailhead/parking area, you’ll cruise through the thick forest on Trail 111. Just beyond the parking area, you can head south toward Sugar Bush Road and the southern parts of the trail, or continue east toward Camp Nine Springs. The Nine Springs Trail is a one-mile loop just south of Trail 111 reserved for experienced riders. This rolling and rocky trail follows an esker, which is a ridge formed by the last great glacier that scoured Wisconsin 10,000 years ago. From Nine Springs, Trail 111 runs east across Springstead Creek at its intersection with Trail 107 just west of Round Lake. Follow Trail 107 to a parking area near the Round Lake Logging Dam. You’ll have to park your quad and walk about 1/8 mile to view this restored 1800’s logging dam. The site includes an interpretive center and walking trails. Originally constructed in 1878, then completely restored in 1995, the Round Lake Dam is typical of the dams built by loggers to sluice their logs downstream each spring. Back on your quad you can stay on Trail 107 to visit resorts in the area on Round or Pike Lakes. These are popular vacation lakes with many dining and lodging options. You can double back on Trail 107, or exit the area west on Trail 101. At the intersection of Trail 101 and 111, you’re near the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge. A short ride on Trail 101 brings you to Trail 112. Go north on 112 for one mile and park your ATV at the Smith Rapids Horse Trail. It’s then a short walk to the bridge. Constructed in 1991, it’s one of just three covered bridges in the state. The bridge uses an attractive diamond-shaped truss pattern called the “town lattice.” The bridge spans the south branch of the Flambeau River. From Smith Rapids, Trail 101 parallels Hwy 70 all the way to the Wintergreen parking area. Or, you can backtrack to Trail 111 to access Trail 121, the southernmost trail in the system. Follow 121 to the Sailor Lake Campground & Picnic Area, which offers direct ATV access, a picnic shelter and 20 campsites. Many ATVers use Sailor Lake as their base camp. From Sailor Lake, head north via Trails 102, 101, 103 and 104 to Trail 111 and the parking area east of Blockhouse Lake. Or continue west on Trail 111 back to Park Falls. Two other Price County attractions are of interest. In Phillips, 18 miles south of Park Falls on Hwy 13, marvel at the fanciful folk art creations at Wisconsin Concrete Park (800/269-4505, www.friendsoffredsmith.org). Twenty miles further south, near Ogema, you can climb the observation tower atop Timm’s Hill, the highest spot in Wisconsin at 1,951.5 feet above sea level.
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The Pine Line
The Pine Line is a rail-trail in Taylor and Price Counties, Wisconsin. It is named for the huge quantities of eastern white pine shipped on the route between 1876 and 1988 by the Wisconsin Central Railroad and because of the beautiful stands of pine which presently clothe the trail. The actual rail trail is 26.2 miles long, starting on Morner Road in Price County and ending on Allman Street in Medford. Plans are underway to extend the trail into downtown Prentice and Medford. A temporary trailhead can be accessed via town and county roads at Buccaneer Park in Prentice. (April 1-November 30 only.) The southernmost 3 miles are surfaced with limestone screenings. The remainder of the trail is surfaced with crushed gravel. The northern portion of the trail runs through the terminal moraine left by the Wisconsin glacier 12,000 years ago. Hardwood forests cover the hummocks and hills. Numerous cedar swamps and bogs boast interesting wetland vegetation. The southern half of the trail is typified by picturesque Wisconsin dairy farms. Wildlife is abundant. Numerous active beaver dams can be seen adjacent to the trail. The trail is owned by Price and Taylor Counties and managed by the Price-Taylor Rail Trail Commission. There are no fees for trail use. The trail is supported by area snowmobile clubs and users. To support the trail, join the Price-Taylor Rail Trail Association, c/o Gerald Meyer, 530 South Gibson, Medford, WI 54451,(715) 748-3357.
FOOD is available at Medford, Whittlesey, Westboro, Ogema and Prentice. CAMPING is featured at Medford City Park, Rib Lake Village Park,and the Mondeaux Flowage Campground (8 miles west of Westboro). GROCERY/CONVENIENCE STORES are found in Medford, Westboro, Ogema and Prentice. WELLWATER is available during the summertime at Medford City Park, Chelsea Lake County Park (1/4 mile west of trail in Chelsea), Rib Lake Village Park, and Buccaneer Park in Prentice. Trail Ethics
Click here to download the Pine Line ATV Trail Map.
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The Pine Line Rail Trail is a 26-mile abandoned railroad grade open to ATVs in the winter only when trails are declared officially open to snowmobiles. Its northern most point is located near Prentice. There is a connecting trail to Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest geographical point. ATVs are also allowed on a few miles of town roads and county snowmobile trails in the Prentice area which allow access to lodging, gas and restaurants. The trail is open for ATV use during for the snowmobile season, early December thru March 31.