Dyracuse Mound Recreational Area / Monroe Prairie Trails

In 1979, the Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club wanted to develop some land just south of Rome in central Wisconsin solely for off-road riding. The club owned twenty acres in the area, but wanted to add more to produce a larger, more varied riding area.

The concept hinged on securing funds from the Wisconsin DNR’s Motorcycle Recreation Program (MRP) to acquire land and build the park. Back in the late 1960s, the MRP was legislated to provide financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of public off-highway motorcycle riding areas. An additional $2 fee for motorcycle registrations generated funds for the program.

The club pitched the concept to the Township of Rome. Officials liked the idea and after several meetings, approved it. With that, Rome became the first town in Wisconsin to develop a motorcycle recreational area with MRP funding. In 1982, the Dyracuse Mound Recreational Area officially opened. Since then thousands of riders, on motorcycles and ATVs, have enjoyed everything the area has to offers.

Today, the 240-acre park is a dream for off-road enthusiasts who want to take a break from long distance trail riding. The park is named for its most prominent terrain feature. Atop the mound, an observation tower provides an awesome panorama of the area. The park has two motocross tracks, a 10-mile enduro trail, two ATV tracks, a track for children, a mud bog area, a shelter, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms with hot and cold running water. You can spend a whole day or more at the park, testing your skills and riding over the varying terrain. The park draws all types of riders, from beginners to experts.

To this day, the park is funded by the State of Wisconsin and operated jointly by the Town of Rome and the Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club. Several annual competitions are sponsored at Dyracuse, including motocross, hill climb events, and a harescramble.

Many roads are open to ATV use in the Town of Rome. They are marked with ATV route signs or directional arrows. Riders must stay on the routes. Additional information, including maps of ATV-designated routes and park information, is available at the Rome Municipal Building or Pritzl’s Trading Post.

If by day’s end you haven’t had enough time in the saddle, the Wood County ATV Area, with about ten miles of looped trail, is located about twenty minutes northwest of Dyracuse Mound, just four miles west of Port Edwards near the intersection of Hwy 54 and Cty G.

For accommodations, you’re only thirteen miles south of Wisconsin Rapids where you’ll find plenty of hotels and restaurants. If you’d rather camp, Deer Trail Campground (715/886-3871) is just six miles to the north; just over the Adams/Wood County line on Cty Z. They offer 165 total sites, all with water and electricity. Ten miles south of Dyracuse on Hwy 13, Roche-A-Cri State Park (608/339- 6881, www.wiparks.net) offers 41 family campsites.

Wisconsin Rapids is home to one of the largest papermaking plants in Wisconsin. The NewPage mill offers tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10am (715/422-3789 for reservations). They’ve got a paper machine longer than a city block. On Friday nights in summer, you can catch some car racing action at the Golden Sands Speedway (715/423-4660). The Rainbow Casino in nearby Nekoosa offers blackjack, poker, roulette or slots
(800/782-4560, www.rbcwin.com).



DISTANCE: 20 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate.
TRAILHEAD LOCATION(S): The recreation area is located 13 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids. From Hwy. 13 turn east on Archer Drive.
SEASON: Early April through Early October.
FEES: $10 daily pass; $100 single season pass; $150 single-family pass.
OTHER TRAILS IN THIS REGION: Bentley Hills ATV Trails, Jackson County/Black River State Forest, Juneau County.
NOTE: Helmets, eye protection and protective footwear are required. Before riding in the park, stop at the park office to complete the required forms and pay the fees.
CAUTION: Stay within designated riding areas; violators can be banned from the park.
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Roche-A-Cri State Park, NewPage paper mill tours, and Rainbow Casino.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Town of Rome
715/325-8013
www.romewi.com
Dyracuse Mound Recreational Area
715/325-8014

www.my411site.net/dyracuse

Monroe Prairie ATV Trails and Routes

Every effort was made to make this map complete and accurate, but some changes occur from year to year. Follow the marked trails since they will be most accurate. ATV Recreational Trails Area leased from Plum Creek (PC) in cooperation with Adams County Government with trails being maintained by Monroe Prairie ATV Club, Inc. PC assumes no responsibility in maintaining the ATV trails or adjoining property in a safe condition for the ATV and recreational users.
Trails open May 19 through November 1

• Stay on routes and trail or stay home!
• Anyone under 18 must wear helmet
• ATV's must stay on road portion of routes, no riding in ditch
• 10 MPH max speed within 150 feet of dwelling on road routes
• All ATV's must have current state registration stickers (Register online)
• ATV's must stay between orange blazers on ATV trails
• The future of trail riding is your responsibility
  

Click here for a map of Adam's County

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