Burnett County ATV/UTV Trails
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County offers one of the most extensive ATV/UTV trail systems in northwest Wisconsin with three distinct seasonal systems: 63 miles of summer trails, 100 miles of frozen ground trails, and 138 miles of winter trails. Additional road routes connect to neighboring Washburn, Polk, and Douglas Counties. This is home to your Triangle in the Woods cabin on Lipsett Lake — guests can access trails directly from the area.
Miles
63 mi
Difficulty
Varies
Groomed
No
Fee
Required
Don't Miss
Three distinct seasonal trail systems give Burnett County year-round riding — 63 miles in summer, 100 miles on frozen ground in fall, and 138 miles in winter. More trail variety per season than most Wisconsin counties.
Stay Informed
Sign up for trail opening/closing alerts at burnettcountywi.gov/list.aspx
Trail Systems
Summer ATV/UTV Trail System
63 miles of dedicated summer ATV/UTV trails on Burnett County Forest land. Open from the Friday before Memorial Day through September 15. All trails marked with green blazers.
Trailheads
- 📍Multiple access points throughout the county — see 2024 Summer ATV Trail Map
📞 Burnett County Forest & Parks — burnettcountywi.gov/trails | Burnett County Tourism — 715-204-4235
Frozen Ground ATV/UTV Trail System
100 miles of trails open September 16 through November 30 when the ground is frozen. Riders may use existing snowmobile trails, fire lanes, and logging roads (minimum 8 feet wide) on Burnett County Forest land. Trails marked with green blazers. Multi-use trails shared with licensed street vehicles during this period.
Trailheads
- 📍Same access points as summer system — see Frozen Ground ATV Trail Map
📞 Burnett County Forest & Parks — burnettcountywi.gov/trails
Winter ATV/UTV Trail System
138 miles of winter trails open December 1 through March 31 once trails are officially open. Includes the Gandy Dancer Trail which is only open December 1 through March 31. Snowmobile trails marked with orange blazers, winter ATV trails marked with blue blazers. ATVs under 900 lbs may ride groomed snowmobile trails.
Trailheads
- 📍Multiple — see 2024 Snow Trail Map
📞 Sign up for trail condition alerts at burnettcountywi.gov/list.aspx
Rules & Regulations
- All ATVs/UTVs must be registered or licensed
- Summer trails open Friday before Memorial Day through September 15
- Frozen ground trails open September 16 through November 30 (frozen ground required)
- Winter trails open December 1 through March 31 once officially open
- Gandy Dancer Trail open to ATVs/UTVs December 1 through March 31 only
- Speed limit 30 MPH maximum on all ATV trails
- Off-road motorcycles and unlicensed vehicles NOT allowed on Burnett County Forest land
- All county roads open to ATVs/UTVs EXCEPT County Highway A from State Hwy 35 to Kilkare Road
- Contact individual townships for town road rules
- Closed April 1 through Friday before Memorial Day — all county forest lands
- Closed during Red Flag Fire Alerts or when trails are gated/signed closed
- Non-resident trail pass required
- Operators born after Jan 1 1988 and age 12+ must have ATV safety certification
Trailer Parking
| Location | Address | Trail Access |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple trailhead parking areas throughout county | See official Summer and Winter trail maps | Various |
ATV / UTV Clubs
- 🏍️Turf & Tundra ATV Club — turfandtundra.org (primary Burnett County ATV club) — turfandtundra.org
Official Resources
Location
Quick Facts
- County
- Burnett County
- Trail Types
- ATV / UTV
- Total Miles
- 63 miles
- Difficulty
- Varies
- Season
- spring, summer, fall, winter
- Groomed
- No
- Fee
- Yes