Trail News

Review these trail etiquette and group riding guidelines to help improve your trail riding experience.

• Keep to the right.
• Always yield to to the vehicle ascending a hill, versus the ones descending on a single trail.
• Smaller groups yield to larger groups riding on a single trail.
• Slower group permits faster group to pass on a single trail.
• Use hand signals to indicate number in party. Last in party indicates last by raised fist. (see graphic)
• When passing another vehicle, slow down to keep air born debris to a minimum.
• Yield to larger vehicles.
• When encountering someone on horseback, it's best to stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Let the horse rider indicate when it's safe to continue.

Local clubs are the heart of any outdoor recreation system. The trail ambassador program in Wisconsin encourages participation from local clubs. We are very proud to have 15 active trail ambassador members in Turf and Tundra.

The trail ambassador program provides a presence on the trail systems with volunteers to reassure the public there is a group watching over them and the trail system they are enjoying. 

From reporting dangerous conditions on the trail system, to talking with riders about how to enjoy their sport while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves are few of the many duties of a trail ambassador. If you have an interest, you can learn more at ww.trailambassador.com. If you would like to speak to one of our club ambassadors you can email Chris  kc9nvv@gmail.com    or Eric.

Should you come across an emergency situation on the trail, call 911 and assist if possible. Once first responders are onsite, you might consider assisting with traffic or securing the site.

If you run across some bad behavior on the trail, you can text our lead ambassador at  (715) 497-2691, and he will contact the Local Sheriff or DNR Officer.

1.  Only registered machines meeting the state definition of an ATV and UTV, Wisconsin Statutes 340.01 (2g) and 23.33 (11p), are allowed on the trail system.   Follow this link for state definitions: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/le/LEA507.pdf or call the DNR Call Center: 1-888-936-7463 (7 am – 10 pm, seven days/week) 
2.  The State-Funded Summer Use Trail System may be open from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through September 15. All other trails are closed to ATVs and UTVs during this time. After September 15, trails on the Burnett County Forest are open for use by ATVs, UTVs, and street legal, licensed vehicles. 
3. .The white blazers indicate the summer use trail system.  
4.  Your ATV/UTV must be equipped with a U.S. Forest Service tested, and approved spark arrestor. This arrestor shall be properly maintained and in effective working order. 
5. You may NOT ride your ATV/UTV greater than posted speeds on any route; or exceed speeds designated in State Statutes 23.33(3) when near dwellings or pedestrians. http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/23/33  
6. You may NOT ride your ATV/UTV at speeds greater than 30 MPH on any trail.  
7. You may NOT operate in a reckless manner, without regard to other persons or their property, and such that injury and property damage is likely to occur. You may not pursue any wild animal with the intent of harassing such animal.  
8. You may NOT operate in any wetlands or within 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark of any surface water, unless on a designated trail. 
9. You may NOT operate on trails or roads that have been gated, signed or bermed as closed to motorized vehicles.  
10. No off trail riding is allowed.  
11. The trail system may be closed by County or State emergency fire regulations or when the WDNR wild fire danger is posted at the RED FLAG ALERT. 

Remember these trails are a privilege not a right, and these privileges can be lost forever if riders do not follow the rules. Please respect other riders and enjoy your ride! If you have questions, please contact the Burnett County Forest and Parks Department: (715) 349-2157 8150 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872