Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clam Lake, Wisconsin
GG to Highbridge
This is a gravel forest road starting on State Highway GG, right outside of Mellen, and ending on County Highway C in Highbridge. These forest roads have some nice scenic views as you make your… Learn more about GG to Highbridge
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
17
Trail 17 from Hurley to Mercer is an easy, railroad-grade trail that's well maintained. The trail follows most of the snowmobile trail 17, with some exceptions where it follows dirt or paved road for short… Learn more about 17
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Temperance River Backroad Scenic Drive
This forest road is a pretty drive through many birch trees and other really colorful trees in the fall. Overall the road is quite wide but is one car wide as the elevation gain increases.… Learn more about Temperance River Backroad Scenic Drive
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gandy Dancer Trail
The Minnesota portion of the Gandy Dancer trail is 30-miles long and is an easy ride. The trail is open year round to ATV/UTV/ORV and bikes. In winter, the trail is groomed and also shared… Learn more about Gandy Dancer Trail
Total Miles
29
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails
This route is an out and back, starting from the Gandy Dancer Trail traversing through the heart of Nemadji State Forest. The route begins at the Park Forest Trail and eventually becomes the Potlatch Trail.… Learn more about Park Forest, Potlatch, and Hilton Trails
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Mallard Lake Trail
This route follows the Mallard Lake Trail; there are several St. Croix Forest Road offshoots. Starting from County Highway 25, the trail follows gravel roads and several Jeep and SxS specific routes that you can… Learn more about Mallard Lake Trail
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Parrish Mini Loop
Small trail loop near the Parrish Trail Head. Easy going, with a nice stop at the shelter located lakeside that has a water pump and bathroom. On a slow ride, this should only take 15… Learn more about Parrish Mini Loop
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Half Nelson - West
Easy driving through rolling hills and forest. Most of the trail will fit two lanes of traffic, but there are many tight corners to watch for. This is mostly a gravel trail, so it will… Learn more about Half Nelson - West
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Nickel
The east half of Five Cent Road. This trail passes through open forest and private land so be respectful when passing through. This is not one that travels fast, but will make plenty of dust… Learn more about East Nickel
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Nelson Fire Shortcut
This is a mostly single-lane gravel trail. Will be dry most of the time, but even after a rain, there won't be much if any mud to find. Some areas of the trail have a… Learn more about Nelson Fire Shortcut
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through
Nice dirt trail spur going from West Elcho Road to Lily Mill Fire Lane. Most of the trail is easy one-lane traffic with some turnouts and wider spots to accommodate meeting other traffic. Plenty of… Learn more about West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Elcho
Beginning at County Road T trailhead, the West Elcho Trail runs north and south with many branches that can be taken. Mostly dirt road crossing low spots that will flood over the trail in the… Learn more about West Elcho
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Elcho Bypass
Short route to keep off of the dirt road of West Elcho. Access directly from the County T trailhead. Winding trail is narrow in some spots, which requires pulling off to the side allowing traffic… Learn more about West Elcho Bypass
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Horseshoe Lake
Approximately 10 mile route from West Elcho Rd. to Moccasin Lake Rd. Access to Horseshoe Lake from the main trail is narrow, but it is a great spot to take a break. The majority of… Learn more about Horseshoe Lake
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Brady Trail
Trail starts by getting of the pavement at the intersection of County Rd. T and Brady Ln. The dirt road lasts just a short bit before getting onto the winding dirt trail. A mixture of… Learn more about Brady Trail
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Pelcho Cut Across
To get you off pavement and onto this rocky, winding trail you will cut through Enterprise Lake Road in Elcho and Old Elcho Road in Pelican Lake. Most times the trail has many low wet… Learn more about Pelcho Cut Across