Photo: Wisconsin DNR
This 74-mile trail on a former rail corridor is one of the longest rail trails in the state, running from Park Falls to the Wild Rivers State Trail just north of Rice Lake. The trail passes through part of the Flambeau River State Forest and the rugged wilderness of Wisconsin's Blue Hills. The trail connects seven small communities in Barron, Washburn, Sawyer and Price counties, each providing year-round accommodations and services.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Tuscobia State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in September–October; biking in May–June and September–October; mountain & fat biking in June and September–October; and ATV / UTV / off-road in June–October.
What can you do at Tuscobia State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, mountain & fat biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, biking, mountain & fat biking, ATV / UTV / off-road and hunting. Summer (June–August): hiking, biking, mountain & fat biking, ATV / UTV / off-road and horseback riding. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, biking, mountain & fat biking, ATV / UTV / off-road, horseback riding and hunting.
Do you need a state park sticker at Tuscobia State Trail?
No. Tuscobia State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Tuscobia State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Chippewa Flowage (11 mi), Flambeau River State Forest (19 mi) and Wild Rivers State Trail (39 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain & fat biking
- ATV / UTV / off-road
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is not required on the trail.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 715-634-7433
Nearby
- Chippewa Flowage (11 mi)
- Flambeau River State Forest (19 mi)
- Wild Rivers State Trail (39 mi)
- Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (42 mi)
- Brunet Island State Park (42 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.