TRAIL CONDITIONS

Updated 8/27/2010

THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE APPLIES TO JACKSON COUNTY ATV TRAILS:

Trail #7 Is now open to Pray. THE Oak Ridge Trail will remain closed until further notice.

ALL OTHER TRAILS IN JACKSON COUNTY ARE NOW OPEN.

UTV Update:  After numerous emails we decided to contact John Schweitzer about UTV's on Jackson County Trails.  He responded right away and addressed issues that have been raised.  Schweitzer stated that for nearly 5 years the budget for trail maintenance was under funded by $15,000.00.  For the 2011-2012 budget year the D.N.R. plans to release more funds that will eliminate these shortfalls.  UTV registration will add to this proposed increase but that number will not be know until the end of 2010 Schweitzer said.  There also needs to be some trail improvements to accommodate the wider machine but should be accomplished by May 15, the proposed date for UTV's on the trail.

Jackson County has some of the most popular ATV trails in the Midwest. Over 100 miles of trails wind through the scenic Black River State Forest and Jackson County Forest. All trails are clearly marked. No "off-trail" riding is permitted in Jackson County.

Parking lots for trail access are located at the following areas

• Highway 12, West of Millston.
• Junction of County O and North Settlement Road, East of Millston.
• Highway 54, East of Black River Falls,WI.
• West Clay School Road, near East Arbutus.
• Ott Trail Parking Lot, Airport Road, East of Black River Falls,WI
• Crawford Hills and East Arbutus Campground.

ATV Registration Information

Wisconsin Law requires that all non-resident (out of state) ATV's purchase a non-resident trail pass. These passes are available at any location that advertises the sale of hunting/fishing licenses.Wisconsin registration information may be obtained by contacting Castle Mound State Park at (715) 284-4103 Memorial Day through Labor Day (7 days/week), or the Black River Service Center at (715) 284-1400.(Tuesday -Friday 8:15AM to 1:00PM and from 2:00PM to 4:00PM) Be sure to have a bill of sale or previous registration card with you. Both of these stations are authorized for immediate validation of registration.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Registration Application Form 9400-376 (PDF 216KB)

Jackson County ATV Map (Adobe PDF 1.42Mb)

• All motorcycles using the trail system must have a Jackson County sticker and be licensed.
• Over 8 miles of single track motorcycle trails. (Off road motorcycles can only operate on the single track trails.)
• All ATV trails are marked with orange posts and blazes.
• All ATVs must have a state registration sticker, not a Jackson County motorcycle sticker.
• Warning: Motorcycles and ATVs are prohibited in areas posted with the symbol x.  Violations will result in the issuance of citations.
• When operating near a dwelling or residential area, or passing a pedestrian or horseback rider, the speed limit shall not exceed 10 MPH
• Accidents:  Report to Jackson County Sheriff's Office @ (715) 284-5357