Welcome to Sawyer County, Wisconsin, a premier destination for snowmobile enthusiasts! The Sawyer County Snowmobile and ATV Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is dedicated to building, maintaining, and grooming over 600 miles of scenic trails within the county. Comprising 10 individual snowmobile and ATV clubs, the Alliance takes pride in providing exceptional trail experiences for visitors. Donations to the Alliance are tax-deductible, so don't hesitate to contribute (consult your income tax advisor for details).
Come and discover why countless visitors return to Sawyer County year after year. To get a glimpse of the trails, check out this video, Tales from the Trails, filmed by Discover Wisconsin.
Tales from the Trails: Douglas County Forests & Ice Festival (Segment)
Sawyer County Trail Map
Staying Informed: Grooming Updates and Trail Maps
Now, there's an easy way to stay informed about trail conditions in Sawyer County. The GTS Trails (Groomer Tracking System) App is available for download on your iPhone or Android device from your App Store. This app indicates which trails were groomed within the last 24, 48, and 72 hours. Please note that there may be a slight delay of a couple of hours on freshly groomed trails to ensure rider and groomer safety.
Easy-to-read and durable trail maps are available for $2 at most business member locations. Alternatively, you can download the complete Sawyer County Trail map onto your smartphone using the Trail Treker app from your App Store.
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Washburn County Trail Conditions
For those interested in exploring trails beyond Sawyer County, up-to-date trail conditions for Washburn County, including ATV, snowmobiling, skiing, biking, and more, are also available. The team at Washburn County Tourism Association updates trail conditions from local reports multiple times a week to provide the best possible information.
As an example, on Thursday, December 25, the Washburn County snowmobile trails officially opened for the season, with the exception of a portion of Trail 8 East. All open trail conditions were considered early season snow with a base that varied across the county. Current trail conditions were reported as poor to fair at that point in the season. Clubs and county staff continue to monitor trails closely as weather conditions vary.
All official Washburn County ATV trails are generally open to year-round use, except for the spring closure from April 1 through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend. Most snowmobile trails on Washburn County Forest lands are open for motor vehicle use under 900 pounds from December 1 through April 1. This means that ATVs are permitted on snowmobile trails that are not on private lands during the winter months. UTVs are allowed on these same trails ONLY during non-groomed conditions.
The Washburn County portion of the Wild Rivers Trail and the rail grade to Shell Lake are open for UTV use during snow groomed conditions; these are the only trails open to UTV use once trail grooming has commenced.
| Location | Date | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Spooner City Park | 12/10/2025 | Trails cleared and groomed for skate & classic skiing and winter fat bike use. |
| Wildcat Mountain Bike Trails | 12/15/2025 | Trails cleared of debris, packed and groomed for winter fat biking. |
| Beaver Brook Wildlife Area | 12/15/2025 | West Trail is groomed and tracked. |
| Nordic Woods & Totogatic Trails | 12/15/2025 | Still being cleared for grooming. |
| Hunt Hill Nature Center | 12/18/2025 | Most trails have not been packed down yet. Snowshoes or cleats and walking sticks are highly recommended to provide traction on icy sections of trails. |
Additional Trail Information
- Trego Nature Trail: Maintained by the National Park Service, open during daylight hours.
Vilas County Trail Conditions
End of season riding in much of the Sno-Eagles, Eagle River trails. While trails are open it is “Adventure Sledding” with all conditions. Trail 10W/13N that runs through town amazingly is still covered with thin crusty snow. The one mile section 10E/Alt13 that heads south out of town is still in GOOD condition. Heading south at the intersection on Alt13 is FAIR at best with POOR in the wide open areas. 10E has all sorts of conditions.
Read also: Trail Update: Bayfield County
Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange reflective barrels. Deep surface slush on both lakes.
Important Dates and Events
- March 17 - Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance meeting - Hosted by the St.
- March 19-20 - RAM Trucks National Snocross - World Championship Derby Complex -Stay tuned for more details!
Vilas County Trail Map
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