The earliest open date is December 15. Opening is dependent on amount of snow and overall trail conditions. When conditions become close to being ready, out volunteer groomers will prepare the trails: rolling, packing, clearing any downed trees, …
read more >This past Saturday, October 11, 2025, we held our second Minocqua Forest Riders (MFR) Roadside Cleanup of the year. The weather was perfect—sunny skies and comfortable temperatures made for an enjoyable morning. …
read more >The earliest open date is December 15. Opening is dependent on amount of snow and overall trail conditions. When conditions become close to being ready, out volunteer groomers will prepare the trails: rolling, packing, clearing any downed trees, opening gates.
Oneida County Snowmobile Trails will open when the Oneida County Snowmobile Council (OCSC) determines that they’re safe for public use.
Also remember that lakes are not necessarily safe even when trails open – please be patient, and safe!
Please Respect Gates and Signs
Trails on private property are NOT OPEN to the public for E-Bikes, Bikes, hikers or any other usage. Do not ride or walk around closed gates.
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Membership term runs yearly from May 1 through April 30
The Minocqua Forest Riders maintain 161 miles of snowmobile trails in the area. Our members are from many areas all over Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Michigan as well as throughout Oneida and Vilas Counties.
161 Miles of Groomed Trails
Help Support Our Trails
The Minocqua Forest Riders maintain 161 miles of snowmobile trails in the area. Our members are from many areas all over Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Michigan as well as throughout Oneida and Vilas Counties. These legendary Northwood Trails are groomed almost daily with a priority for weekend traffic. Our trail system connects Minocqua to Price County (Pike Lake Area) on the West, North to Lac Du Flambeau (Lake of The Torches Casino and Resort), East to Minocqua, Woodruff, and Lake Tomahawk, and South to the Willow Flowage Area!!!
Always remember to stay on the trail - many miles are private property, and land owners allow us to be there! It is a privilege that can be taken away if we are disrespectful!!
Sponsors
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