CAMBA Trails — Cable Area
Sawyer/Bayfield County, Wisconsin
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) maintains the most acclaimed mountain bike trail system in the Midwest — over 135 miles of singletrack, 200+ miles of mapped gravel routes, and 70 miles of groomed winter fat bike trails across Bayfield and Sawyer Counties. Trails wind through nearly a million acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and county forests. CAMBA trails are open year-round and divided into five clusters: Hayward, Seeley, Cable, Namakagon, and Drummond. A University of Wisconsin study found CAMBA trails generate $7.8 million annually for northwest Wisconsin.
Miles
135 mi
Difficulty
Varies
Groomed
Yes
Fee
Free
Don't Miss
135+ miles of singletrack voted the #1 Mountain Bike Trail System (Single Trail Network) in the Midwest. The annual Fat Bike Birkie — held on the American Birkebeiner Trail — is the #1 fat bike event in North America. A UW study found CAMBA trails generate $7.8 million annually for northwest Wisconsin.
Trail Systems
Hayward Cluster
Home of the Hospital Trail — considered the best beginner trail anywhere in the CAMBA system. Perfect warm-up ride and ideal for new dirt riders. Flows well for all ability levels.
Trailheads
- 📍Hayward — Hospital Trail trailhead near Hayward
📞 CAMBA — cambatrails.org
Seeley Cluster
Some of CAMBA's most beloved trails. The OO Trailhead has full amenities making it perfect for groups and families. Connects to the American Birkebeiner Trail system.
Trailheads
- 📍OO Trailhead — County OO, full amenities including parking and restrooms
📞 CAMBA — cambatrails.org
Cable Cluster
Old school technical trails with gravity and flow. Includes the Rock Lake Trail (12 miles, 100% technical singletrack — CAMBA's centerpiece) and connects to Trek Trails Powered by OTM at Mt. Telemark Village. Longest trail is Namakagon Trail at 10.6 miles.
Trailheads
- 📍Cable Trailhead — Hwy 63 east to Hwy M, right on Randysek Rd, municipal parking lot adjacent to Fire Department — water available
- 📍Mosquito Brook Parking
- 📍Wilson Lake Trailhead — Hwy 63 north 0.5 mile, east on Hwy 77 for 15 miles to FR 205
📞 CAMBA — cambatrails.org
Winter Fat Bike Trails
70 miles of groomed winter fat bike trails December through March. 50 miles of groomed fat tire trails centered around Cable in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Trails include beginner-friendly routes like Gordy's View in Seeley and more advanced options like the Backside Westside Esker. All CAMBA trails marked with distinctive blue-and-white signs. Rentals available at New Moon Ski & Bike in Hayward.
Trailheads
- 📍Multiple — same clusters as summer trails
📞 CAMBA — cambatrails.org | New Moon Ski & Bike, Hayward (rentals)
Rules & Regulations
- Membership pass required to use CAMBA trails — purchase at cambatrails.org
- No trail pass required in summer, but membership encouraged and donations accepted
- Avoid trails during spring freeze/thaw — check cambatrails.org/trail-conditions before visiting
- All CAMBA trails marked with blue-and-white signs — stay on marked trails
- No motorized vehicles except e-bikes on designated e-bike trails
- Use trails only for their designed purpose — fat bike on fat bike trails only
- ATVs not permitted on CAMBA trails (Birkie Trail crosses ATV trails but CAMBA trails are non-motorized)
Trailer Parking
| Location | Address | Trail Access |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Municipal Parking | Adjacent to Fire Department, Cable WI — water available | Cable Cluster |
| OO Trailhead | County OO, Seeley area | Seeley Cluster — full amenities |
| Mosquito Brook Parking | Mosquito Brook Rd, north of Hayward | Cable/Seeley border |
ATV / UTV Clubs
- 🏍️CAMBA — Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (non-profit) — cambatrails.org
- 🏍️American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (Birkie Trail connects to CAMBA system) — birkie.com
While You're Here
- American Birkebeiner Trail — connects directly to CAMBA for multi-sport adventures
- Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival — annual September MTB race from Hayward to Cable
- Epic Bike Fest — annual June festival at Mt. Telemark Village
- New Moon Ski & Bike, Hayward — rentals, maps, gear
- Fat Bike Birkie — annual February fat bike race, #1 fat bike event in North America
Official Resources
Location
Quick Facts
- County
- Sawyer/Bayfield County
- Trail Types
- Hiking, Fat Biking
- Total Miles
- 135 miles
- Difficulty
- Varies
- Season
- spring, summer, fall, winter
- Groomed
- Yes
- Fee
- No