Mountain Biking Trails
B.A.T.S. Trails
Vilas County
10.4 miles for the outer loop on the unpaved XC and snowmobile trail route; 3.5 miles for the paved trail to the North Trout Lake campground and picnic area. Rated as mostly easy with a few moderated hills. The surface type is grassy in most areas, as well as some soft surface and soft sand. B.A.T.S. loop is signed for travel in both directions with yellow arrows on green squares one way; and yellow arrows on orange squares the other way. The Lumberjack trail, which includes the spur to the County K parking lot, is marked with blue XC ski signs; snowmobile trails are marked with orange diamonds. Trailhead location is Boulder Junction Town Park on County M. Fees may apply. This trail may also be used by hikers - always yield to pedestrians and don't spook the animals. For more information, call (715) 385-2400.
Black River State Forest Trails
6.5 miles for the outer loop on the Smreaker trails; 3.3 miles on the Red Oak; and 3.1 miles on the Wildcat. 18.4 miles for all trails on these loop systems and 3.0 miles one-way from the campground on the Pigeon Creek Trails to Smreaker Rd or 1.9 miles to N. Settlement Road. Rated as easy on the Pigeon Creek Trail. Tough, long climbs on the North Ridge Trail, Norway Pine Trail, and Wildcat Trail. Surface type is grassy with hardpack track. Some boggy spots after heavy rains on the Pigeon Creek Trail. Grassy XC ski trails with soft sand, loose surface, and bare rock in places on the loop trails. Brown-and-white mountain bike signs for one-way riding. Trailhead location is picnic are parking lot at the Pigeon Creek Campground on N Settlement Rd., 2 miles N of the I 94 / County O - Millston exit. Fees may apply. Always phone ahead to be sure that the trails are open. For more information, call (715) 284-1400 or (800) 404-4008.
Chequamegon Area Trails
Sawyer County
24 miles are possible if all loops are ridden from Seeley to Mosquito Brook and back. Rated as easy to difficult. Surface type is grassy XC ski trails; logging roads; snowmobile trail; gravel, paved and sandy forest roads. There is a soft surface in some low spots. Frequent blue and white signs and periodic "you are here" map-signs. Trailhead location is Mosquito Brook Rd / Birkebeiner Trail crossing - 6 miles northeast of Hayward; or Silverthorn Park - 11 miles north of Hayward. Fees may apply. For more information, call (800) 724-2992.
Devils Lake State Park Trail
6 miles, including out-and-back on the trail to the amphitheatre. Rated as difficult. All portions must be ridden to complete the loop, but two-way trails allow out-and-back rides. Surface type is grassy XC ski trails with a hardpack track, bare forest floor, old gravel road, and rocks and roots on steep slopes. Periodic green and white mountain bike signs. White and red no-biking signs on hiking trails. Trailhead location is the bluff top on County DL - 1.5 miles east of the north shore park entrance. The north shore trailhead is located across from campsite #165 in the Northern Lights Campground. Fees apply. Concession available. Downhills are fast and rough and the trails are also used for hikers. For more information, call (608) 356-8301 or (800) 227-2266.
Emma Carlin Trail
Waukesha & Walworth Counties
The green-signed outer loop is 4 miles; the orange is 2.4 miles; and the red is 2 miles. The Connector Trails is 5 miles one-way to the John Muir Trails. Rated as extremely difficult - sections cannot be avoided. Surface Type is hardpack forest floor, extremely rocky and rooted on steep slopes. Color coding on posts and trees and frequent "you are here" map-signs. White and red no-biking signs on hiking trails. Trailhead location is 3 miles east of Palmyra. Fees may apply. For more information, call (414) 594-6200 or (414) 473-4005.
Governor Dodge Trails
Iowa County
3.3 miles for the Mill Creek loop; 6.9 miles for the Meadow Valley and Gold Mine trails loop. Rated as moderate to difficult. The Mill Creek Trails is made less difficult by a paved surface on the steep climb. Surface type is grassy XC ski trails with harpack tracks at times. Rough horse trails, steep rocky slopes and some soft sand on the north loop. Paved track on the connector trail to the Military Ridge State Trail. Trailhead location. Cox Hollow Beach at Governor Dodge State Park - 5 miles north of Dodgeville. Fees may apply. Concession building at the trailhead. Sections are shared with horseback riders - stay on the trail since poison ivy is common. For more information, call (608) 935-2315 or (608) 935-5993.
Greenbush Trail
Sheboygan County
The purple signed loop is 5.1 miles; the green is 3.6 miles; the red is 2.4 miles; the pink is 1.1 miles and the brown is .6 miles. Rated a difficult riding on every loop. Brown and white bike silhouette signs at trailhead. Purple, green, red, pink and brown color-coded posts en-route. White and red no-biking signs on hiking trails. Trailhead location is Greenbush Picnic Area on Kettle Moraine Dr., 3 miles south of Hwy 23 and the village of Greenbush. Fees may apply. A horse trail crosses all but the pink loop. For more information, call (414) 626-2116 or (920) 893-0079.
John Muir Trail
Walworth & Waukesha Counties
The blue signed outer loop is 10 miles; the red is 1.5 miles; the white is 4 miles; the orange is 5.3 miles; and the green is 6.8 miles. The Connector Trail is 5 miles one-way to the Emma Carlin Trails. Rated as some easy riding on the red loop, but most trails will be difficult for novice riders. Surface typr is grassy XC ski trails with hardpack track, forest floor, and crushed limestone over plastic-grid artificial trail stabilizing material. Color coding on posts and trees and frequent "you are here" map-signs. White and red no-biking signs on hiking trails. Trailhead location is 1.5 miles north of La Grange. Fees may apply. For more information, call (414) 594-6200 or (414) 774-7336).
Levis Mound Trails
Clark County
12 miles of trails total. The outer loop is 7 miles. Rated as easy to extreme. Difficult sections can be avoided. Surface type is grassy XC ski trails, often sandy. Steep sections are rocky. Rooted forest floor. XC ski trail markers. Self-pay station for fees. Extreme single track requires expert riding skills. For more information, call (715) 743-6444.
Perrot State Park Trails
Trempealeau County
5.8 miles for the long loop; 2.7 for the Wilber loop. Rated as tough for the long loop with many long, steep grades. The Wilber loop is easy. Surface type is grassy XC ski trails, forest floor hardpack, and some soft sand. Trailhead location is Perrot State Park Nature Center parking lot in Trempealeau. Fees apply. For more information, call (608) 534-6409 or(608) 534-6780.
Pines & Mines Trails
Iron County
23 miles from the Montreal trailhead to the Weber Lake trailhead and back via Saxon Rd., Trail #6, County E, and back roads; 10 miles from Giles Park to the Plummer Headfram and back. Rated as easy riding near the towns; extremely difficult on trail #6. Blue and white Pines and Mines bike silhouette signs are found on the trails. Trailhead location is Montreal City Hall on Hwy 77 and Weber Lake Park, 3.5 miles north of the village of Upson and Hwy 77 in Hurley. No fees. For more information call, (715) 561-2922 or (715) 561-4334.
Potawatomi Trail
Door County
5.9 miles for the outer loop. Rated as easy except for one short, steep climb near the start. Surface type is grassy with a few rocks and roots. Green and white mountain bike signs and arrows mark travel in both directions. Trailhead location is a Park at Picnic Area #4. The paved trail section starts at the northeast corner of the parking lot. Vehicle admission fees will apply. This trail is also used by hikers - always yield to pedestrians. For more information, call (920) 746-2890.
Standing Rock Trails
Portage County
6.3 miles for blue-signed outer loop. Rated as mostly moderate riding with easy and difficult sections. Frequent bypasses and shortcuts allow you to avoid most tough stuff. Surface type is grassy and hardpack with some deadhead rocks and loose surface. Frequent "you are here" XC signs at trail intersections will keep you on course. With the exception of a short stretch on the graveled surface of Tower Road, the route is entirely one-way. Trailhead location is Standing Rocks County Park entrance parking lot, one mile west of County Road K, five miles south of Hwy 10. Fees may apply. Be sure to call ahead to make sure that the trails are open. Also, the trail may be used by hikers - always yield to pedestrians. For more information, call (715) 346 -1433 or (715) 344-2556.
Washburn Lake Trails
Oneida County
5.5 miles on wide XC trails; 3 miles on single track trails. Rated as moderate with some difficult climbs on the XC trails; quite technical on most of the single track. Surface type is grassy XC trails with a hard pack track and deadhead rocks; forest floor, rocks, roots, and loose surface on the single track. Signage is brown-and-white mountain bike signs for one-way travel on XC trails. Trailhead location is roadside parking lot on Washburn Lake Rd., 2.3 miles north of Hwy 8 (turn off of Hwy 8 onto Crescent Rd., make an immediate left on county N and travel .8 miles to Washburn Lake Rd). No fees. Trails may be closed during extremely wet periods. Also, this trail may be used by hikers - always yield to pedestrians. For more information, call (715) 365-7464.
Source:
http://www.anythingwisconsin.com/biking.htm
This site also has info on trails for on road biking, off road biking, and touring trails.
As a kid i have done the Governor Dodge Trails and that was a nice ride, scenic and relaxing. Devils Lake is also a nice trail...a little rough at times though. Hope this helps some people out.
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