Wisconsin roads and trails resources/maps/apps?

[Batman]

Hello, I am hoping to get some input from someone who knows the Wisconsin ATV laws/routes. In Wisconsin, you are allowed to ride on roads if they are a designated ATV route. In my county, that is pretty much every road in my area with the exception of the state highways.

Now where I find it confusing is this... Many villages/towns have their own ATV ordinances. State highways appear to be always off limits except to cross??? Federal highways cannot be crossed??? Then there are trails. In my area, the Gandy Dancer trail is for ATV use, but only on some parts... etc.

I would love to find a path along roads to get to atv trails, that are about 10-15 miles away, but I am struggling to understand the mix of rules of where I am allowed to ride.

Anyway, I am looking for any resources (paper maps, apps, websites, etc) that might have a map of roadways and trails in Wisconsin and maybe a color coded key of whether you can ride there.

Thanks!

[Dave S]

I joined the Wisconsin ATV Club for those very same reasons.  They have a very good set(s) of maps of almost all trails in Wisconsin.

https://www.watva.org

They have a load of functions, trail rides, get-togethers, etc.  Trail riding info, maps, news, etc.

Good luck, hope this helps.

Dave

Marinette, Marinette County

[Dave S]

Also, this site has some info for ATV trails:

https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search/index#q=atv trail map&f:@tw_categoryname=[ATV %26 UTV]

Dave

[pcmem]

The Gandy Dancer trail is open for <abbr title="All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)">ATV</abbr> use in MN and you can get on the trail in Danbury. The WI Burnett Co. portion is not during the spring, summer and fall. In winter it is open to snowmobile and <abbr title="All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)">ATV</abbr>.

As Dave S. suggested joining a club is a great way to gather information as you mentioned it varies by county, township and city.

Safe Adventures!

[funquad2023]

Have you tried OffroadX app?

[Big_McLargeHuge]

Most county websites have maps showing what roads allow ATVs, I'd assume that would include all local ordinances.

[blasirl]

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/richardbong/recreation/atvohm

 

https://www.traillink.com/stateactivity/wi-atv-trails/

[bigdgr]

I live in Price County in Northern WI. Most of the counties around me ( including Price ) have extensive trails for Snowmobiles, Atv's and Utv's. Info is available on all the county websites and maps can be picked up all over. Trails are much safer than streets and roads and some are very scenic. Good Luck !!