Northeast Region
Smooth Sailing Found on Oconto’s Trails mobiling. The county’s clubs are Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club, Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club, Chute Pond Snowmobile Club, Oconto Falls Sno Jokers, Bagley and Brazeau Joyriders, and Lena Snowdrifters. Go to ocontocounty.org and click on the respective club links to find out more.
The benefits of joining a local club are many, including expert advice on the best routes, attractions, and amenities along the way, as well as sharing with others the joy and adventures of snow-
Depending on snow conditions, trails open in December, and the season can last through the end of March. Trail riding experiences vary from open farmland in the south to heavily forested land in the north. For example, a favorite destination for Red Arrow riders is Argonne and a stop at Main Street Ed’s. The Nicolet State Recreational Trail starts in Gillett and runs 90 miles north to connect to numerous trail systems.
Northeast Region
OCONTO COUNTY – Oconto County has over 480 miles of snowmobile trails that meander throughout the county and national forests for a true “Up North” experience. The well-groomed trails connect to others in Langlade, Forest, and Marinette counties and even up to the Michigan/Wisconsin border.
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Trailheads are located near Hwy. 32/64 intersection, just east of Chute Pond, in Gillett at Zippel Park, in Suring near the Village Hall, and in Lakewood on Hwy. 32. Oconto County is less than a full tank of gas round trip from the Fox Cities/Green Bay area and less than a three-hour drive from the Milwaukee area, which makes it easy to plan a day trip to explore on sled in Oconto County.
Winter 2020/21 | UpNorthAction.com
