USFS National Forest System Trails · Wisconsin · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin?
Yes — Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin has 1,013 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 378 segments, typically open Jan–Mar, May–Dec, according to official USFS travel-management data.
1,013 mi
Bike-designated
378 segments
2,481 mi
Total NFS trail
991 segments
Jan–Mar, May–Dec
Bike season
USFS managed-use
6
ADA-accessible
trail segments
41% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Auto Tour | 61.72 | Other | Year-round |
| Dead Horse Run | 54.03 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nicolet North | 26.5 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Fish Trap | 25.06 | Asphalt | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Popple Ridge Horse Trail | 23.08 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Flambeau Atv 111 | 20.66 | Imported Compacted Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| North Country National Scenic | 20.56 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Iron River | 18.44 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| River Saddle | 18.28 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Perkinstown Motorized | 15.66 | Imported Compacted Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Buckskin | 15.35 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Hidden Lakes | 15.28 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Flambeau Atv 101 | 15.14 | Imported Compacted Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Bailey Lake Equestrian | 15.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Chipmunk Hwt | 14 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest?
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has about 1,013 mi of bike-designated trail across 378 segments, out of 2,481 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 74 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (Wisconsin)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Jan–Mar, May–Dec season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.