Langlade County has over 106 miles of ATV/UTV trails with four main trails connected through various road routes totaling 270 miles of open unpaved road routes and 716 miles of open paved road routes. While on the trails you will encounter rolling, hills, glacial moraines, northern hardwood forests, swamps, and scenic views of lakes and rivers. The trails and routes access the many communities and businesses that support Langlade County's motorized recreational opportunities. 

​Langlade County's ATV/UTV trails open following the close of the snowmobile trails in the spring as early as possible when ATV/UTV trail conditions allow. ​Trails must close no later than December 1st of each year. All county highways in Langlade County are open year-round to ATV/UTV travel along with many road routes on Town Roads except for the following:

• State Highway 45, 47, 52, 55, and 64.

To view Langlade County ATV/UTV Trails and Accessible Roads in Google Maps click here. The Google Maps platform will allow you to see your location on your phone or tablet.  Also if you have a ride application you can export the separate data files from Google Maps by clicking the three dots to the right of the data and clicking export. This will give you a KML/KMZ files that can be brought into your ride applications. To view Langlade County Roads and Trail Map which are open year-round in a pdf format, click here or the City of Antigo pdf map by clicking here.  

ATV/UTVs operating on approved county highway routes are to be on the paved portion of the road in the direction of traffic. To view the Langlade County updated ordinance #4-2020, click here.  To view a Langlade County ATV/UTV Trail Map, click here.

Opening and closing are organized following inspections of the trail system by the Langlade County Forestry, Park & Recreation Department, and cooperating ATV/UTV trail clubs. Official opening and closing of ATV/UTV trails are completed by a public service announcement by the Langlade County Forestry, Parks, & Recreation Department. Trail opening and closures are dependent upon trail conditions which provide for the safety of the riders, protection of trail surfaces, and protection of the forest and lands. ATV/UTV Trail opening and closing announcements and trail conditions can be viewed by clicking here.  
 

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Thank you to the Langlade County ATV/UTV Clubs that maintain the trails!
Antigo Area ATV/UTV Club
Parrish Highlanders ATV Club
Pelcho Mudd Nutz
White Lake ATV Club
Wolf River Riders ATV/UTV Club

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City of Antigo ATV/UTV Routes
The City of Antigo visitors and residents can access the northern Langlade County ATV/UTV trails by using the City of Antigo ATV/UTV Routes. The ATV/UTV trailhead is at the curve of Amron Avenue and North Saratoga Street. It is the old railroad grade behind Amron or across from Karl's Transport.  To access this route, ATV/UTVers can park at one of the City of Antigo's north-side hotels (Super 8, Holiday Inn Express, or Sleep Inn) or access the trail from a City of Antigo resident. 

All City of Antigo streets are considered ATV/UTV routes and open to ATVs/UTVs excluding State Highway 64 (Century Avenue) and US Highway 45 (Superior Street, South Superior Street, and Neva Road) year-round. Click here to view a map of the City of Antigo's year-round routes. ATV/UTVs shall operate on the far right paved portion of the highway/street/route unless making a left turn. An ATV/UTV operated on the portion of any city street shall observe roadway speed limits. Operation on sidewalks is prohibited except for the east side of US Highway 45 (South Superior Street) from Forrest Avenue to Antigo Yamaha located at 919 S. Superior Street, Antigo, WI. The full City of Antigo All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Morto Vehicles ordinance can be viewed by clicking here.

The City of Antigo ATV/UTV route connects with the Parrish Highland Trail and the Bass Lake Area. To help guide riders, the trail outside the City of Antigo's limits is marked with signage to guide riders from Antigo to Parrish Highland trails and back to Antigo.

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There are four main trails - Augustyn Springs Trail, Parrish Highlands Trail, Pickerel/Person ATV Trail, and White Lake ATV Trail.

Augustyn Springs Trail is located in the northeastern part of Langlade County. Augustyn Springs Trail is 21 miles in length entirely owned by Langlade County. The trail is very scenic and is located in a large block of northern hardwoods. It has rolling to very hilly terrain. This trail has some rockiness, and during wet periods has some water holes. This two-way trail travels on old logging roads which are also open to other recreationalists. This trail is in an area containing many other wood trails. There is a parking lot, restrooms, ATV ramp, and ATV wash station which is located on Highway A, 8 miles northeast of Neva from Highway 45.

Parrish Highland Trail is located in the northwestern part of Langlade County. This trail system has 50 miles of scenic terrain that traverses glacial moraines, upland hardwoods, cedar swamps, and small rivers and lakes. The terrain is rolling to very hilly. This trail links up with the Lincoln and Oneida County ATV trail systems. This two-way trail travels on old logging roads which are also open to other recreationalists. There are three parking/access points. They are on Highway Q, at the Oneida/Langlade County Line; Highway H, 2 miles south of Highway 17 and Q; and Highway T, 3 miles west of Highway 45, Summit Lake. The Highway T location has an ATV washing station, restrooms, and an ATV ramp.

Pickerel/Pearson ATV Trail is located in the northeastern part of Langlade County, between Post Lake and Pickerel. This 5-mile trail connects the Parrish/Highlands ATV trail, the Augustyn Springs ATV trail, and Forest County ATV Trail System. The trail runs on either side of Rolling Stone Lake and along the east side of Pickerel Lake through county forest land and over to Upper and Lower Post Lake. Pickerel/Pearson Trail offers picturesque scenery by these lakes, rivers, and county forest land; even though, most of the trail is on roadways.

White Lake Trail is located in the southeastern part of Langlade County by White Lake. This trail is 20 miles. The trail has rolling and hilly terrain through hardwoods. You can park and access the trail around White Lake in two places, Sherry Road, 1.25 miles north of Highway 64 in Polar, or downtown White Lake on Highway M and Maple Street. The downtown location has a restroom available. The White Lake Trail connects with Oconto County ATV trails on Highway 55 just south of Hollister, WI.

Wolf River State Trail uses the former Wisconsin Central railroad corridor. In Langlade County, ATVs are permitted north of Lily.
 

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Regulations and Policies
Trail Passes
Wisconsin law requires those who use Wisconsin ATV trails to display either a Wisconsin registration or an ATV trail pass. Funds from this program will be designated for use as trail aids and related costs to enhance all Wisconsin ATV recreation. The trail pass may be purchased online at the WDNR, over the counter at any license sales location, or by phone at 1-877-945-4236.

• The $18.00 non-resident ATV trail use pass is valid from July 1st through June 30th.
• An ATV trail pass is required to operate an ATV.
• The trail pass must be permanently affixed by its own adhesive in a highly visible location on the forward half of the ATV.
• Once affixed, the sticker may not be removed or transferred to another ATV.

Langlade County Policy
When used safely and wisely an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) can provide a source of fun and family recreation. When used unwisely by an untrained, inexperienced operator, an all-terrain vehicle can be very, very dangerous. With safety in mind, an all-terrain vehicle can be a useful tool for work and a great means of exploring the outdoors.

• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are classified similarly to any "motorized vehicle", such as a 4 x 4 truck, snowmobile, car, etc.
• Chains and studded tires are prohibited.
• The minimum forfeiture for ATV travel in our gated areas is $131.50.
• ATVs are not allowed on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The trail can be recognized by the yellow paint on the trees adjacent to the trail. ATVs are not authorized on snowmobile trails that cross the Wolf River Conservation Easement, in the Crocker Hills, regardless of temperature.

For further rules please visit http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/atv/

Summer Information
ATVs/UTVs are allowed on any forest road or trail that is normally open to other vehicles, except on roads or trails that are gated, bunkered, or posted as closed. Normally these areas have signs stating "No Motorized Vehicles" posted at all primary entry points. These gated areas prohibit any motorized vehicle.

Examples of these closed areas are the area immediately adjacent to and south of Jack Lake (4,500 acres), Jack Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail (2,000 acres), Moccasin Lake Road Cross-Country Ski Trail (300 acres), Stevens Springs hunter walking trails (2,200 acres), Pence Lake tower hunter walking trails (1,200 acres), and the westernmost area in the Ackley Wildlife Area (3,000 acres). Thus, approximately 13,200 acres of the 130,000-acre Langlade County Forest are closed to motorized vehicles, including ATVs.  ATVs are not allowed on town roads that go through the county forest unless opened by the town.

Please follow ATV/UTV Regulations for Wisconsin.  Effective March 4, 2020, some Wisconsin ATV/UTV laws changed.  Click here to view the law changes.  The ATV/UTV Laws pamphlet still applies, unless otherwise stated in law changes.

• NOTE: All ATV/UTV operators under the age of 18 are required to wear a minimum DOT standard ATV or motorcycle helmet. Bicycle helmets do not meet this requirement.

Winter Information

Portions of 500+ miles of Langlade County Snowmobile Trails are open to ATV/UTV traffic 10 days after the opening of Langlade County Snowmobile trails and when weather conditions allow. Once trails are officially closed for snowmobiling, ATV's must keep off the snowmobile trails. UTVs are not allowed on Langlade County snowmobile trails.

No person shall operate an ATV on any state-funded snowmobile trail when the temperature on the trail at a point four feet above the trail surface is 28° F. or higher. Chains and studded tires are prohibited on snowmobile trails.

On county forest lands, ATV's are allowed on all forest roads and trails, including those with gates that are open for snowmobiling. This includes the area south of Jack Lake, Ackley Wildlife Area, and both Hunter Walking trails. No ATVs are allowed on any cross-country ski trail or the Kettlebowl Ski Hill.

For a full list of ordinances and policies, click here.

Parrish Highland Trail is located in the northwestern part of Langlade County. This trail system has 50 miles of scenic terrain is entirely on Langlade County Forest Property within portions of the Parrish Highlands and Moccasin Recreation Areas. The trail traverses glacial moraines, upland hardwoods, cedar swamps, and small rivers and lakes. The terrain is rolling to very hilly. Parrish Highland Trails links up with the Lincoln and Oneida County ATV trail system. This two-way trail travels on old logging roads and is also open to other recreationalists. There are three parking/access points.

ACCESS POINTS:

• County Highway Q at the Oneida/Langlade County Line
• Five Cent Trailhead (County Highway H) 2 miles south of Highway 17 and Q
• Hwy T Trailhead 3 miles west of Highway 45, Summit Lake
  • Amenities at Hwy T Trailhead include ATV washing station, restrooms, and ATV ramp
• Local Businesses 

OTHER AMENITIES:

• Parrish Highlands Shelter
• Access to Moccasin Recreation Area
• Access to Town Line Lake Picnic Area
• Access to Summit Lake Park

Parrish Highland Trail is located in the northwestern part of Langlade County. This trail system has 50 miles of scenic terrain is entirely on Langlade County Forest Property within portions of the Parrish Highlands and Moccasin Recreation Areas. The trail traverses glacial moraines, upland hardwoods, cedar swamps, and small rivers and lakes. The terrain is rolling to very hilly. Parrish Highland Trails links up with the Lincoln and Oneida County ATV trail system. This two-way trail travels on old logging roads and is also open to other recreationalists. There are three parking/access points.

ACCESS POINTS:

• County Highway Q at the Oneida/Langlade County Line
• Five Cent Trailhead (County Highway H) 2 miles south of Highway 17 and Q
• Hwy T Trailhead 3 miles west of Highway 45, Summit Lake
  • Amenities at Hwy T Trailhead include ATV washing station, restrooms, and ATV ramp
• Local Businesses 

OTHER AMENITIES:

• Parrish Highlands Shelter
• Access to Moccasin Recreation Area
• Access to Town Line Lake Picnic Area
• Access to Summit Lake Park