Recreation/Trail Report

Douglas County and Superior are a mecca for recreational opportunities offering four seasons of fun. Here, the history, culture and beauty of these counties are marvels that must be experienced, not just witnessed.

A variety of trail activities including mountain biking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, motorcycling, bird-watching, paddling – even downhill skiing are plentiful. Superior- Douglas County has an unbelievable variety of trail settings. Enjoy secluded trails in some of the most pristine wilderness areas in the Midwest. Travel road routes that run along Lake Superior’s sculpted shores, cross raging rivers, and follow winding river valleys.

Whatever brings you to Superior-Douglas County to have fun, be sure to check out the reports on the current conditions of our trails and availability of popular activities. In order for you to get the most from your visit, check back often as updates can change frequently depending upon the season and weather.

The following summer ATV/UTV trails under the management of the Douglas County Forestry Department are open at this time:

Trail 3
Trail 17
Trail 41
Trail 217
Wild Rivers Trail 

All other summer ATV/UTV trails including all of the Gandy Dance Trail and all of the Saunders Grade Trail remain closed at this time, repairs to these trails will likely take weeks and possibly months to fix.

As trail segments are repaired, we will provide additional updates.

For further information, please contact the Douglas County Forestry Department at 715-378-2219 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Holidays.