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 the 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.

Want us to send you a FREE ATV/Snowmobile trail map? Click here!

Summer ATV/UTV Trails (Reported on 4/16/2021)

All trails managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department are open to ATV/UTV traffic.  Please watch out for our clubs, who will be out on the trails to inspect and perform maintenance throughout the summer. Please respect our landowners and only ride on designated trails.  When leaving Douglas County or operating on trails managed by others within Douglas County, be sure to contact the neighboring county, state, or trail operator to review their regulations or status for ATV/UTV operation before entering the property.  We will update with trail conditions if they change. 

Thank you to all of the members of the Northwest Trails Association for the tremendous amount of work it takes to open and maintain the trail network. 

Please enjoy and ride safe! 

Click here for a downloadable map of our summer ATV/UTV trails & routes

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.