Washburn County Snowmobile Trails
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County operates 240 miles of state-funded snowmobile trails, expertly groomed by local volunteers. The trails connect to the largest network of snowmobile trails in the Midwest. Trails cross county forest and private lands through forests, wetlands, farm fields, streams, lakes, and bridges. Annual snowfall averages 47.6 inches with temperatures ranging from -5°F to 25°F.
Miles
250 mi
Difficulty
Varies
Groomed
Yes
Fee
Required
Don't Miss
The Trail 39/8 loop northeast of Trego is Washburn County's signature snowmobile ride — leaving Trego on the Wild Rivers State Trail, crossing the Namekagon River (Wisconsin's Moving National Park), then winding through dense county forest on Trail 39 and Trail 8. Nearly 1,000 lakes in the area offer 30,000+ acres of lake riding.
Grooming Info
Trails groomed by local snowmobile club volunteers. Check trail conditions at washburncounty.org before heading out.
Trail Systems
Wild Rivers State Trail
The 96-mile Wild Rivers Trail (40 miles in Washburn County) is open to snowmobiles along the railroad corridor from Rice Lake to Solon Springs.
Trailheads
- 📍Multiple access points along railroad corridor
📞 Washburn County Forestry — 715-635-4490
Tuscobia State Trail
74-mile snowmobile trail on abandoned railroad grade from Birchwood to Park Falls. Maintained by Birchwood Bobcat Riders.
Trailheads
- 📍Birchwood
📞 Birchwood Bobcat Riders — birchwoodbobcatriders.com
Rules & Regulations
- Snowmobile trails open when 4-inch groomed snow base present and officially opened
- Most trails maintained from early December through March depending on conditions
- Wild Rivers Trail and Shell Lake Grade open to UTVs during groomed conditions — only trails open to UTVs once grooming starts
- ATVs under 900 lbs permitted on County Forest snowmobile trails December 1 through April 1 (non-private land sections only)
- Private landowner trails NOT open to ATVs at any time
- All snowmobiles must display Wisconsin State Trail Pass AND state registration
- Wisconsin residents: $30 annual pass — OR $10 with AWSC club membership
- Check washburncounty.org/outdoor-activities/trail-conditions/ before heading out
- Always respect private landowners — many trails cross private property
Trailer Parking
| Location | Address | Trail Access |
|---|---|---|
| Spooner — multiple locations near Wild Rivers Trail | Spooner WI | Wild Rivers State Trail and county snowmobile system |
| Trego — Wild Rivers Trail access | Trego WI | Wild Rivers State Trail and Trail 39/8 loop |
| Birchwood — Tuscobia Trail access | Birchwood WI | Tuscobia State Trail |
ATV / UTV Clubs
- 🏍️Birchwood Bobcat Riders — birchwoodbobcatriders.com
Official Resources
Location
Quick Facts
- County
- Washburn County
- Trail Types
- Snowmobile
- Total Miles
- 250 miles
- Difficulty
- Varies
- Season
- winter
- Groomed
- Yes
- Fee
- Yes