Price County has 83 miles of ATV trails — and 2026 brings 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema for the first time. Here’s the updated trail guide with conditions, fuel stops, and where to eat.
Quick Answer: Price County ATV trails 2026: 83 miles total, 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema, trail conditions, fuel stops, and dining.
Price County has 83 miles of ATV trails — and 2026 brings 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema for the first time. Here’s the updated trail guide with conditions, fuel stops, and where to eat.
Quick Answer: Price County ATV trails 2026: 83 miles total, 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema, trail conditions, fuel stops, and dining.
Price County has 83 miles of ATV trails — and 2026 brings 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema for the first time. Here’s the updated trail guide with conditions, fuel stops, and where to eat along the route.
Quick Answer: Price County ATV trails 2026: 83 miles total, 12 new miles connecting Prentice to Ogema, trail conditions, fuel stops, and dining. Here’s what changed and what to ride this season.
If you haven’t ridden Price County’s ATV trails in the past couple of years, you’re missing out on what has quietly become the best riding network in the Midwest. The trails here went through a real revolution. Community cooperation, smart planning, real money spent on the right things. 2026 is shaping up to be the best year yet for off-road riders, and the money flowing into local businesses is getting hard to ignore.
This is about building a connected system that links communities, supports local businesses, and gives riders an experience they can’t get anywhere else in Wisconsin. ATV tourism isn’t some small sideline anymore. It’s a real economic engine bringing serious revenue to the Northwoods Ripsaw Saloon in Prentice is right on the ATV trail — gas, food, and drinks.
Tuscobia State Trail: The Backbone of the System
The Tuscobia State Trail has had maybe the biggest upgrade in the whole network. Recent maintenance projects took what was already a decent trail and made it actually good. Rough sections got smoothed out. Signage improved for both safety and navigation. Trail conditions are solid now.
This 74-mile trail runs from Park Falls to Birchwood, cutting straight through the heart of Price County. It’s the central artery of the ATV system. What makes the Tuscobia special is the variety packed into a single corridor. Open stretches through wild rice marshes that feel like riding through another world. Densely wooded sections with technical challenges that actually test your skills. Smooth connections to smaller trail systems that let you build endless route variations.
The Tuscobia isn’t a straight line through the woods. It’s a properly planned adventure with different experiences depending on which sections you ride and when. Spring brings lush greenery and active wildlife. Summer gives you dry, fast conditions perfect for covering distance. Fall delivers spectacular color displays. Even winter riding has gotten more accessible with better maintenance.
The trailhead facilities at Park Falls got a big expansion. Where there used to be limited parking and basic amenities, riders now find spacious parking areas built for trailers and rigs. Improved loading and unloading areas make gearing up easier and safer. Real restrooms replaced porta-potties. That sounds small, but after hours on the trails, it matters.
Pine Line Trail: The Scenic Hidden Gem
The Pine Line Trail doesn’t get the same attention as the Tuscobia. It should. This rail trail runs through Taylor and Price Counties and carries a long history in its name — named for the massive eastern white pine that once shipped along this route during Wisconsin’s logging heyday.
Recent improvements focused on connectivity and rider experience. Better links to local trail systems mean riders can now build loops and variations that weren’t possible before. Road crossings got safer. Maintenance schedules improved enough to keep the trail in good shape throughout the season.
The Pine Line rides completely different from the Tuscobia. Where the Tuscobia gives you adventure and challenge, the Pine Line gives you scenery and a slower pace. Perfect for families with younger riders. Beginners. Anyone who wants to take it easy through the Northwoods. The flat grade and wide corridor make it accessible to all skill levels.
The history adds another layer. You’re following the path where massive pine logs rolled toward sawmills over a century ago. The trail follows the old Wisconsin Central Railroad line that helped build this part of the Northwoods. Past connecting to present in a way unique to rail trails.
Park Falls: Becoming the ATV Hub of the North
Park Falls leaned hard into its role as a premier ATV destination. The city invested in trail access points, improved signage throughout the community, and built rider amenities that show they actually understand what ATV riders want.
Local businesses adapted to the growing ATV traffic. Restaurants like Ripsaw Saloon at Borrachos.bar set up ATV-friendly parking that fits trailers and groups. Gas stations improved access and sometimes offer rider discounts. Motels and resorts created secure parking areas for ATVs. Convenience stores and bait shops stock ATV-specific supplies and parts. Dedicated washing stations at various spots around town. The community really bought in.
The economic impact is real. Riders don’t just come for the trails. They spend money on gas, food, lodging, repairs, supplies, entertainment. They come for weekends and extend their stays when they find out what Price County has. Local motels. Local restaurants. Local stores. The money spreads through the whole economy.
At Borrachos.bar, we see this firsthand. Riders roll in hungry and thirsty after a day on the trails. They want hearty food that satisfies a real appetite. Cold drinks that hit the spot. A place where they can share stories without feeling out of place. The economic benefit goes beyond the immediate sale. It’s about building relationships that bring riders back season after season.
Park Falls figured out how to use ATV tourism without losing what makes it a small town. The trails bring visitors. The community makes them want to come back.
New for 2026: What Riders Can Expect This Season
This season brings several improvements across the Price County trail system that riders will notice right away:
Better Connectivity: Major work went into creating better links between the Tuscobia, Pine Line, and local trail networks. Fewer frustrating road crossings. More continuous, uninterrupted riding. Riders can now build longer loops and explore more territory without constantly switching between trail systems.
Improved Maintenance: The county put more regular grading and surface improvement schedules in place throughout the season. The days of washboard corners that shake your fillings loose and mud pits that swallow machines are becoming memories instead of expectations. Consistent maintenance means better riding from opening day through closing.
Better Signage: Clearer, more consistent trail markers make navigation easier. Distance indicators help riders plan their routes.
See also: our ATV trail guide for Price County
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