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Parrish Highlands ATV Trail
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Parish Highlands Trail, Langlade County |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of northern Wisconsin offers 53 miles of marked routes that connect to nearby Lincoln and Oneida County trail systems. The trails are mostly old logging roads that wind through a mixed hardwood forest with scenic views of lakes, creeks, and rivers.
Camping is permitted at the staging areas but there are no services so bring your own supplies. The trails close to ATVs in December until the end of spring thaw. During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WI ATV Permit |
| Dates Open | May - December 1 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | street legal motorcycles only |
 ATVs | Some Areas | not permitted on snowmobile trails or hiking trails |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on snowmobile trails or hiking trails |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) primitive camping permitted at staging areas |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Parrish, WI | ||
| From: Antigo, WI
1) Take US-45 North about 18 miles 2) Turn left (west) on CR-T, continue 2.7 miles 3) Staging area is on the right. For Parrish Staging Area: 4) Continue west on CR-T for about 11 miles (road turns to CR-H) 5) Turn right (east) on Five Cent Road, continue .2 miles toward staging area. For northern Parrish Staging Area: 6) Continue north on CR-H for 1.5 miles 7) Turn right (east) on CR-Q, continue 3.7 miles 8) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Langlade County Forestry And Recreation Department 1633 Neva Road Antigo, WI 54409 (715) 627-6300 www.travelwisconsin.com |
| Contact Info | Langlade County Community Development Corporation 837 Clermont Street Antigo, WI 54409 (715) 627-6385 aclose@co.langlade.wi.us www.langladecounty.org |
| Contact Info | Wisconsin DNR P.O. Box 78701 Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701 (888) 936-7463 dnrfb@wisconsin.gov dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Comment | ATV and UTV Permit Info |
Parrish Highlands Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/1/2011 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 127,000 acres (198 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 53 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1550 to 1750 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Intersections |  Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Summit Lake Quick Mart (715) 275-3388 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Summit Lake Quick Mart (715) 275-3388 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Wolf Den Bar & Grill Campground (715) 216-1923 or (715) 484-4413 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Northforest Family Campground & RV Park (715) 453-2522 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Northforest Family Campground & RV Park (715) 453-2522 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (E) | Wolf Den Bar & Grill Campground (715) 216-1923 or (715) 484-4413 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Summit Lake Quick Mart (715) 275-3388 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS