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No Dirt Bikes Allowed
Notice: The Washburn County trail system does not permit dirt bike riding.
That's pretty lame, but please respect the rules and find another spot to ride.
That's pretty lame, but please respect the rules and find another spot to ride.
Dirtbikes are not allowed on the Washburn County trail system, which is currently temporarily closed. When open, this system offers over 100 miles of trails for ATVs and UTVs up to 65 inches wide. The trails consist of easy, hardpacked gravel roads that connect to the Wild Rivers Trail and feature numerous ATV-friendly businesses and points of interest. Camping is available in some areas.Dirt Bike Trail System
Washburn County
AKA: Wild River Trail Campground, Shell Lake, Spooner Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Rice Lake, Douglas County, Washburn County, Barron County, Namakagon River
Shell Lake, WI
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
127,000 acres (198 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
100 miles
Elevation Range
950 to 1100 ft.
Operating Season
Friday before Memorial Weekend through April 1
About Washburn County
Dirtbikes are not allowed on the Washburn County trail system, which is currently temporarily closed. When open, this system offers over 100 miles of trails for ATVs and UTVs up to 65 inches wide. The trails consist of easy, hardpacked gravel roads that connect to the Wild Rivers Trail and feature numerous ATV-friendly businesses and points of interest. Camping is available in some...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
None
Rocks
None
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
None
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Lots
Amateur Terrain
None
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked and regularly maintained, though not rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed in developed sites only.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
WI ATV Trail Pass
Official Information
https://www.washburncounty.org/listing/shell-lake-atv-campground/46/Operating Season
Friday before Memorial Weekend through April 1
Trailhead Coordinates
39.425219, -92.4118735
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