Midwest ATV Trails

St. Joseph State Park
Park Hills, Mo. (formerly Flat River)
573-431-1069

Mark Twain National Forest
Chadwick ORV Area, near Springfield
417-683-4428

Missouri Racing Opportunities:
Missouri Hare Scrambles Series 314-392-2475
Black Jack Enduro Circuit 314-345-6211
Belleville Enduro Team, Scrambles, TT’s, Motocross 618-235-6666

Sutton’s Bluff
Centerville, Mo.
(limited trails!)
314-729-6656

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir Project
816-438-7317
Directions to Harry S. Truman riding area:

EXIT I-70 at Higginsville, Warrenville, exit south on 13 to Clinton, after Clinton, second bridge over the lake, take first left. Follow signs to riding areas.

P.S. DONT RIDE ON ROADS, SEVERE FINES NO JOKE! GOOD TRAILS, IT’S AN OLD STRIP MINE SIMILIAR TO FINGER LAKES.

New Straightsville— Located on Hwy. 595, 2 miles south of New Straightsville
Contact Athens Ranger District at address shown below.

Long Ridge–Located off Hwy. 78 north of Buchtel, south of Murray City
Contact Athens Ranger District at address shown below.

Monday Creek Trailhead–On County Road 24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel.

Athens Ranger District
219 Columbus Rd.
Athens, OH. 45701
614-592-6644

Richland Furnace State Forest / Trail length 9 miles
Depending on the work that is being conducted throughout the forest, different colors of paint may be found. Yellow spots indicate the boundary between state and private land. Orange spots designate the APV trail system. In past years, the APV trails were marked with white paint, some of the old spots may still exist in certain areas and should be disregarded. Additional info on the Richland APV riding area can be obtained from:

Zaleski State Forest
P.O. Box 330
Zaleski, OH. 45698-0330
614-596-5781

Maumee State Forest APV Area / Trail length 5miles

Maumee State Forest
Rte. 1, 3357-D
Swanton, OH. 43558
419-822-3052

Hanging Rock OHV Area / 26 miles/southeastern Ohio
Designed for ATV and Dirt Bike use. Trail is 26 miles long and runs through the scenice forested hills of the Wayne National Forest. Located in southern Ohio, off US Highway 52. Take Hwy. 659N 3/4 mile to Forest Road 105. Stay on Forest Road 105 for approximately 1.5 miles for beginning of OHV trail and main trailhead parking. For more information and detailed trail maps contact:

The Wayne National Forest is Ohio’s lone National Forest and serves as an off-road stopoff for many on the east coast. The forest which is approximately178,000 acres, has two designated OHV areas, the Ironton Ranger District and the Athens Ranger Distict.
Inside the Ironton, off-road riders can exploreth Hanging Rock Off Road Vehicle Area and the Pine Creek Off-RoadVehicle Area. Hanging Rock has 26 miles of looping trails to explore. Pine Creek adds another 23 miles of trails and has three different trailheads for you to start from.
While in theAthens Ranger District ATVers can check out the Monday Creek ORV Area. This area has approximately 25 miles of trails and is located just 25miles southeast of Columbus.
Private camping is available at all the sites and mountain bikes, horses are all welcome here as well.
In 1998 The Wayne National Forest has decided to issue a user permit fee to help bring in money for trail upkeep. Eighty percent of the money will be used to maintain the trail for the specific industry designated by the individual user. The annual permit will cost and run from April 16 to Dec. 14th, and must be displayed on the vehicle. The daily charge wii be . On top of this charge, all ATVs and motorcycles must purchase a state permit which costs and is good for three years. The Forest also requires OHV riders to have a valid drivers license unles they are under 16 years of age.
Mike Greebeck of the Wayne National Forest said “each system is comparable to one another, but the Athens area sees more action because it’s so close to Columbus and Cleveland.
For more information contact the Ironton anger District at (614)-532-3223 Or the Athens Ranger Distrct at (614)-592-6644

Perry State Forest / Trail length 13 miles
The Perry APV Area is the most popular public riding area in Ohio. Miles of challenging trails are open. Picnic areas and latrines are provided at the parking area. Closed from Dec. 1 – March 31. For more information on the Perry APV Area, contact:

Blue Rock State Forest
6665 Cutler Lake Road
Blue Rock, OH. 43720-9740
(740) 674-4035
David Hildebrand, Forest Manager — E-mail: Dave.Hildebrand@dnr.state.oh.us

Pike State Forest APV Area / Trail length 15 miles
The forest offers a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Located off of State Route 124 is the APV Area. The facility has 15 miles of trails open to All-Purpose Vehicles. The trails wind through the hollows and ridge tops, offering the visitor a challenging ride as well as some beautiful scenery and breath-taking views. Parking, latrines and a novice area are all provided on the site. Additional info can be obtained from:

Pike State Forest
334 Lapparell Road
Latham, OH. 45646-9722

ATV riding at Lake Murray State Park in Southern Oklahoma. Take Hwy 35 to Ardmore, OK. Exit on Hwy. 70 going East. Travel approximately 5 miles. Turn right at the road with a statue of a golden colored horse. Take the first turn to the right. Lot’s of trails for hours and hours of ATV action!

Eufaula Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
RT 4 BOX 5500
STIGLER, OK 74462-9440
Phone:918-484-5135

Appalachia Bay ORV Area
Located west of Tulsa on Keystone Lake, this 600 acre area is maintained by the Corps of Engineers. Many of the locals refer to this area as Motorcycle Island. A few years ago the Corps built a high roadbed leading to the area so it’s really just Motorcycle Peninsula nowadays. However, if the water level rises above 735 ft. it’s an island again.
The terrain is sandy and ranges from open beaches to wooded trails. Moderate elevation changes keep the wooded areas interesting and a large circuit of sandy trails meander through briars taller then an elephant’s eye.
White Water Park is another riding area on Keystone, it is located right next to the dam. It is only about 80 acres, mostly sand and closed while bald eagles visit the area.
For more information contact the Keystone Project Office at Rt. 1 Box 100, Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 865-2621
Check the current lake level hereon the Corps of Engineers site.

Beaver State Park ORV Area
Located in the Oklahoma panhandle this area offers 360 acres of sand dune trails for motorcycles, dune buggies, ATVs and 4x4s. Operated by the Corps of Engineers the trail is open daily from 7am to 10pm and all vehicles must have 10 ft. whips with flags attached.
Contact Beaver State Parkat P.O.Box 1190, Beaver, OK 73932 (405) 625-3373

Quartz Mountain ORV Area
This area is on the north shore of Lake Altus-Lugert, near Lone Wolf in southwestern Oklahoma. The 50 acre riding area is characterized by shifting sand dunes and typical lake shoreline. Closed during the winter months, this area is generally the haunt of the four wheel set. The Quartz Mountain State Park is a really beautiful area in general.
Contact Quartz Mountain State Park Rt. 1 Box 40, Lone Wolf, OK 73655 (405) 563-2238 for more information.

Draper Lake ORV Area
Lake Stanley Draper is located just southeast of Oklahoma City. The off-road vehicle area is on the north side of the lake just off I-240, the unloading area is just a mile from the marina on the northwest side. Over 85 miles of trails snake through the woods and around the lake. Terrain is that lovely Oklahoma red dirt with a bit of sand. Elevation changes are moderate, although several intersting creek crossings were found in a short time.
Just a mile up the road from the unloading area is a concession, marina and information center. The concession is a fully stocked store which also serves a full menu of breakfast, burgers and cold drinks. This is also where you purchase riding permits, a daily pass is .00 and a year-long permit is .00. Improvements to the parking area are promised in the near future.
For more info contact the Ranger Station at Lake Stanley Draper, SE 104th and Stanley Draper Drive (405) 794-5010

Kaw Lake ORV Area
Kaw Lake is a Corps of Engineers project near Ponca City. The off-road vehicle area is located just across OK-11 from the Sarge Creek Cove Recreation area. Terrain is heavily wooded with sandy soil. The riding area is not terribly huge but offers some great trail riding for motorcycles and ATVs.
Contact the Kaw Lake Project office at Rt. 2 Box 500, Ponca City, OK 74601 (405) 762-5611

Lake Murray Motorcycle Area
Picturesque Lake Murray is near Ardmore in southern Oklahoma. The Pear Orchard Motorcycle Use Area, on the northwest side of the lake, was developed by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for motorcycles and ATVs. About ten miles of marked trails cross grassland, forest and rolling hills. The Tucker Tower Museum and Nature Center is also worth a visit.
For further information contact Lake Murray State Park, P.O.Box 1649, Ardmore, OK 73401 (405) 223-4044

Phone: (409) 639-8501
Fax:  (409) 639-8588

ANGELINA NATIONAL FOREST
701 N. First Street, Room 100
Lufkin, Texas 75901 Glenn Donnahoe, District Ranger
gdonnaho/r8_tx@fs.fed.us Phone: (409) 639-8620
Fax: (409) 639-8624

SABINE NATIONAL FOREST
201 S. Palm
P. O. Box 227
Hemphill, Texas 75948 Larry Potts, District Ranger
lpotts/r8_tx@fs.fed.us Phone: (409) 787-2791 or 3870
Toll free: 1-800-340-0917
Fax: (409) 787-3878

DAVY CROCKETT NATIONAL FOREST
Rt. 1, Box 55FS
Kennard, TX 75847 Raoul Gagne, District Ranger
mailroom/r8_tx@fs.fed.us Phone: (409) 655-2299
Fax: (409) 655-2817

Northeast Wisconsin

Forest County
715/478-3475
8 miles of looped trail on county forest lands located 3 miles south of Crandon. Contact Forest Co. Forestry Department.

Kewaunee County
800/666-8214
Twelve miles of trail on 287 acres of wooded and rolling terrain located in the Kewaunee County ATV Park. Contact Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce.

Langlade County
Augustyn Spring Trail
715/627-6300
This 16-mile looped trail is located in the Town of Ainsworth. Contact Langlade Co. Forestry & Parks.

Parrish Highlands Trail
715/627-6300
This 40-mile trail has three access points near Parrish and connects with Lincoln County Harrison Hills Trail. Contact Langlade County Forestry & parks.

Lincoln County
Harrison Hills
715/536-0327
15 miles of trail on county forest land that connects with the Langlade County Parrish Highlands Trail. Contact Lincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks.

Marathon County
715/847-5204
14 miles of trail in the Burma Road Unit of the Marathon County Forest. Contact Marathon Co. Forestry Department.

Marinette County
Dun-Good Wilderness Riders
Dunbar, WI 54119
jkuczala@cybrzn.com
user.cybrzn.com/~jkuczala
Marinette County ATV and snowmobile club.

715/732-7530
55 miles of trail connecting Pembine, Dunbar, Goodman and Florence County. Contact Marinette Co. Parks Department.

Oconto County
888/626-6862
80 miles of scenic trails. Open April through November. Maps available. Contact Oconto Co. Tourism.

Oneida County
715/356-7350
45 miles of trails through scenic woods and waters. The Little Rice ATV trail runs through the four seasons Timber Venture Forest Lands and the pristine Willow Flowage. Family trail with a variety of rest areas with access to camping and resorts. Contact Hazelhurst Chamber of Commerce.

Shawano County
Embarrass River Park
715/535-2262
Approximately 20 miles of trails situated on 504 wooded acres in Tigerton. The south branch of the Embarrass River runs through the property. Located on Hwy. 45, thirty miles west of Shawano. Contact Village of Tigerton clerk.

Wood County
715/421-8422
12 miles of trail in the Seneca ATV Intensive Use Area southwest of Wisconsin Rapids. Enclosed shelter, restrooms, well, large parking area. Open year-round except during the nine-day deer gun season. Contact Wood County Park-Forest Department.

Southwest Wisconsin

Adams County
Dyracuse Mound Motorcycle Recreation Area
715/325-8013
Located 15 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids, (Archer Drive east of State Hwy. 13). Contains two ATV courses, two motorcycle courses, trails, shelter, toilets and parking. Admission fee is charged. No camping in the park. Schedule varies throughout spring, summer and fall. April-September. Contact Town of Rome Clerk.

Jackson County
95 miles of trail in the Black River State Forest and Jackson County Forest lands signed for spring, summer and fall off-road motorcycle and ATV use. Camping is available at county facilities (Crawford Hills) and state forest campgrounds (Pigeon Creek and Castle Mound campgrounds). Contact Jackson Co. Forestry Department 715/284-0224; or DNR, Black River Area Office 715/284-1400.

Lafayette County
Cheese Country Trail
608/767-5706
47 miles of improved, abandoned railroad grade extending from Mineral Point (Iowa County) to Darlington (Lafayette County) to Monroe (Green County). Trail surface is relatively flat, passing through scenic southwestern Wisconsin. Contact Tri-County Trail Commission.

Pecatonica State Trail
608/776-4048
10-mile, shared-use trail. This trail meets the Cheese Country Trail at Calamine, running west to Belmont. This spring/summer/fall trail opens April 1 and closes November 15. Contact Lafayette County Zoning Office.

608/776-4048
53 miles of trail and routes in the Shullsburg, Darlington and Gratiot area; connects with the Cheese Country Trail. Contact Lafayette Co. Zoning Dept.

Northwest Wisconsin

Ashland County
Dead Horse Run Trail
715/264-2511
In the Chequamegon National Forest: approximately 70 miles of forest trail on moderately rolling terrain. Trailhead is located about 3 miles north of Loretta (State Hwy. 70) immediately off of Co. Trk. GG. Contact Glidden Ranger District.

Barron County
715/537-6295
9.8 miles of abandoned railroad grade extending from Rice Lake north to the county line where it connects to the Wild Rivers state trail. Contact Barron Co. Forestry & Recreation.

Bayfield County
Valhalla Area Trail System
715/373-2667
54 miles of trails comprise the Valhalla Area Trail System in the Chequamegon National Forest connecting the Valhalla Winter Sports Area with the Tri County Corridor and Bayfield County’s Battle Axe Trail. Contact Washburn Ranger District.

Washburn To Port Wing
800/472-6338
104 miles of trail extending from Washburn to Port Wing to the Tri County Recreational Corridor and connecting with the Valhalla area trails. Contact Bayfield Co.Tourism & Recreation.

Clark County
715/743-5140
133 miles of trail for year-round use. Camping is available adjacent to the trail. Contact Clark Co. Forestry & Parks.

Douglas County
Saunders & Gandy
715/378-2219
Approximately 39 miles of trail that uses parts of the Saunders Grade and Wrenshal Grade connecting to the Gandy Dancer Trail. Contact Douglas Co. Forestry Department.

Eau Claire County
Buffalo River State Trail
715/839-1607
36 miles of trail from Mondovi to Fairchild. Located on abandoned railroad grade in Trempealeau, Jackson and Eau Claire Counties. Wisconsin DNR.

715/839-4738
Two trails totalling 13 miles. Both connect to the Clark County trail system. Eau Claire Co. Parks.

Iron County
715/561-2922
www.ironcountywi.com
More than 100 miles of trail wind through the county, past lakes, waterfalls and heritage sites. Easy access to communities, lodging, restaurants and county parks. Contact Iron Co. Development Zone Council.

Polk County
Cattail Trail
715/485-9294
18 miles of abandoned railroad grade from Amery extending to Barron County Picnic area. Restrooms available at Amery Trailhead. Clear Lake-Clayton Trail: 11 miles of railroad trail. Open all year. Somers Lake Trail: 5 miles of closed loop wooded trail. Open all year. Sterling Trail: 7 miles of closed loop wooded trail. Open June 1-November 15. For all trails, contact the Polk Co. Parks Department.

Taylor County
Perkinstown Trail
715/748-4875
20 miles of trail on gently rolling terrain in the Chequamegon National Forest. Trailhead is located about 15 miles west of Medford on State Hwy. 64 (north side of the road). Chippewa Campground is adjacent to the northern end of the trail. Contact Medford Ranger District.

Tri-County Corridor
Tri-County Recreational Corridor Trail
800/472-6338
A 62-mile, improved, abandoned railroad grade that connects Ashland to Superior. Trail surface is relatively flat, but passes through scenic terrain in Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas County. Contact Bayfield County Tourism.

Southeast Wisconsin

Kenosha County
Bong State Recreation Area
414/878-5600
7.1 miles of looped trail on gently rolling terrain in a special use area. A state park permit is required for car parking in the recreational area.