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Explore Marinette County by ATV/UTV Sprawling Marinette County – known for its breathtaking 14 major waterfalls – is also home to a network of wide, well-groomed, award-winning ATV/UTV trails that offers over 300 miles of riding pleasure. And, Marinette County’s forests total 230,000 acres, giving everyone room to roam. Most of the Marinette Trail System is open year round, with the exception of early spring when trails close to protect them from erosion. The majority of the county’s year-round ATV/UTV trails are located in the northern half of the county. Trails run from Lake Hilbert in the far northwestern corner of the county east to the Michigan border and south to the Peshtigo River State Forest. Trailhead locations: Three park-n-ride locations serve the north end of the trail system: in the Town of Dunbar via Hwy. 8, north of Pembine via Hwy. 141 and Barlow Lake Road, and in Athelstane on Eagle River Road via County A.
No matter which loop or trail you ride, you won’t be disappointed. The system accesses county forestlands as well as a few of the county’s waterfalls. You’ll ride rolling hills, twisty trails, sandy flats and forest roads. You can choose to cover as much ground as possible, or pick a backcountry loop and explore it at a more leisurely pace. McClintock Park on the west side of the trail system is a good place to start. Located just off Parkway Road (Cty I), this 320acre county park offers parking, 10 rustic campsites, a picnic area
and three bridges over the Peshtigo River. The falls are a series of cascades under the bridges that connect smaller islands within the park. Stately pines frame hardwoods that are particularly colorful in autumn. ATVs are not permitted in the day use areas, however a parking lot for ATVs is available across the road from the day use area. Riders camping at the park can access hundreds of miles of ATV trails in Marinette and Florence counties.
ATV riders who enjoy primitive camping can also take advantage of the county’s policy of allowing camping anywhere along the trail system in the county forest for up to two weeks at a time. For more information, contact Marinette County Parks at 715732-7530. With the seven-mile trail addition near McClintock and 38 miles near Pembine, the Homestead Trail offers breathtaking vistas, sharp curves, steep hills and over nearly 300 miles of ATV excitement. The west side trails are a stacked pair of large loops, one to the north and one to the south. The common trail – the one that splits the two loops – is known locally at the “Bunny Run.” These are large loops, so as you play keep an eye on the gas gauge. There are no fuel stops in the southern loop; the northern loop offers gas stations in both Goodman and Dunbar. In this neck of the woods, it’s a good idea to carry extra fuel with you. North of Hwy. 8, a third, smaller loop tracks north into Florence County as it circles the Dunbar State Natural Area back to Dunbar. The final leg of your Marinette County adventure trails east from Dunbar on a series of forest roads through Pembine, all the way to the Menominee River and the Michigan border. For more information, including lodging and attractions, contact Marinette County Tourism, (715) 735-6681 or visit therealnorth.com.
June 2022 | UpNorthAction.com
Northeast Region
There are numerous park-n-ride locations in the southern portions of the county as well. Two popular locations are west of Crivitz: County W and Bushman Road and County W and Parkway Road. McClintock County Park, in the Town of Silver Cliff, offers both a park-n-ride location as well as an ATV accessible campground.
June 3-4 Shawano – Sundrop Dayz June 4 Florence – Rummage and Craft Sale June 4 Crivitz – Crawdaddy Run ATV Ride June 4 Gillett – Patriot (ATV/UTV) Ride June 4 Gillett – Kids Fishing Weekend June 10 Oconto – WUMPA Truck Pull June 10-12 Oconto -- Copperfest June 11 Wabeno – Dual Sport Motorcycle Event June 11-12 Wittenberg – Community Days June 12 Gillette – Oconto Co. Breakfast on the Farm June 17-18 Gillette – Truck Show, Live Music, Parade June 18 Shawano – Rhubarb Festival June 25 Iron Mountain – Art for All
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