Snowmobile Trails in Lincoln County, WI

Gear up your snowmobile and traverse through the scenic snow trails of Lincoln County in northern Wisconsin. You can enjoy trails that meander along impressive sights like thickly forested areas of hardwood, aspen and conifer as well as water views and snow-covered lowland brush. Lincoln County snowmobile trails are well-maintained and are interconnected with other counties.

  1. Underdown Recreation Area Trail

    • Snowmobilers can visit the the Bridle Trail on Copper Lake Road to experience snowmobiling in Lincoln County Forest's Underdown Recreation Area. Riders can traverse 21 miles of snowmobiling trails that circle the Underdown region, which features sights like glacial moraines, snow-capped hardwoods and cedar swamps. The recreational area also has a campground, allowing riders to make pit stops; the camp has restroom facilities, a year-round hand pump well and campsites for trailers.

    Ice-Age Trail

    • The Ice-Age Trail is also a part of the Lincoln County Forest and is made up of three segments. You can travel through all three segments for a longer, more challenging ride that connects to snow trails in neighboring counties. The trails feature steep climbs, water views and thickly forested areas. The first segment meanders through the forest spanning 16.2 miles in the Harrison Hills area, while the second trail is 6.1 miles long and runs through the Underdown Recreation Area, where you can connect to the Bridle Trail. Expect rugged snowy terrains with an elevation peaking at 1,920 feet above sea level. You can also ride the third segment of the trail, a serene 4.8-mile snow trail that follows the Wisconsin River.

    Safety

    • When snowmobiling, you should drive at safe speeds, to allow enough reaction time in case of a potentially dangerous situation. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises snowmobile riders to be cautious and drive defensively on snow trails, especially after sunset. The department also recommends carrying a first-aid kit that includes a compass, a knife, a flashlight, a map and waterproof matches. Stay on Lincoln County's designated and marked trails and be alert for obstacles like fences and tree stumps that may hidden by snow.

    Regulations

    • Snowmobile riders must register their vehicles with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. State law requires proof of registration such as validated operating receipt and expiration decals when operating snowmobiles within the state. A snowmobile safety certificate is also required to ride in Lincoln County and anywhere else in Wisconsin. You can obtain a certificate by taking a snowmobile education online course from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. A minimum age requirement of 12 is enforced for all snowmobile users.