Flambeau Trail System

Trail Activities: Hiking & Biking |ATVing, UTVing, Off-Road Motorcycles | Horseback Riding

FTS

ATVing, UTVing, Off-Road Motorcycles

  • ATVs, UTVs up to 50″ in width, Off-road Motorcycles

  • Open May 1 to March 14 (closed for spring breakup March 15 thru April 30)

  • Easy to Difficult

The Flambeau Trail System is a 70-mile trail that winds through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF). Trail uses include  ATVs, UTVs up to 50″ in width, and off-road motorcycles, as well as mountain bikes, horses and other non-motorized activities.  The trail system is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges, and vistas overlooking bogs and lakes. Along the trail there are several points of interest including the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge crossing the South Fork of the Flambeau River, Round Lake Logging Dam, and Camp Nine Springs. Routes from the trail system allows for access to the city of Park Falls. The Park Falls routes connect to the Tuscobia State Trail. The trail is open May 1 thru March 14.  It is closed March 15 thru April 30 for spring breakup.

There is parking with trail access in both Park Falls and Fifield and at several areas along the trail system. These parking areas DO NOT have ramps for unloading and loading motorized vehicles. The five parking areas along the Flambeau Trail System in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest include:

  1. The Wintergreen parking area (parking pass required) east of Fifield on Hwy. 70 which has a chalet, vaulted toilets, drinking water and an information board
  2. Sailor Lake Campground & Picnic Area (parking pass required) east of Fifield on Hwy. 70 then south on Sailor Lake Road which has a picnic shelter, vaulted toilets, drinking water, and a loading ramp
  3. Blockhouse Lake parking area east of Park Falls on Hwy. 182 which has vaulted toilets and an information board
  4. Round Lake parking area (parking pass required) east of Fifield on Hwy. 70 then north on Shady Knoll Road which has a picnic area, vaulted toilets, drinking water, boat ramp and an information board
  5. The State Hwy. 182 parking area east of Park Falls which has an information board.

A daily parking pass can be purchased at the parking areas where one is required; or an annual sticker can be purchased at the CNNF office or at the following businesses:

  • Ball Petroleum (165 S. Lake Ave./Hwy. 13, Phillips)
  • Ball Petroleum (307 N. 4th Ave./Hwy. 13, Park Falls)
  • Bridge Bait, Tackle, and Archery (1414 S. 4th Ave./Hwy. 13, Park Falls)
  • Fifield Marathon Station (N14181 Willow Ave./Hwy. 70, Fifield)
  • Moose Jaw Resort (N15098 Shady Knoll Road, Pike Lake)
  • Musky Jacks (W640 Hwy. 70, Pike Lake)
  • Park Falls PB (1230 4th Ave./Hwy. 13, Park Falls)
  • Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce (305 S. Lake Ave./Hwy. 13, Phillips)
  • South Side True Value (1114 4th Ave./Hwy. 13, Park Falls)

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is allowed on the trail. But remember, the trail is shared with motorized vehicles. 

Learn more about the Flambeau Trail System.

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