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JUST THE FACTS
DISTANCE: 20 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate.
TRAILHEAD LOCATION(S): The
recreation area is located 13 miles
south of Wisconsin Rapids. From Hwy.
13 turn east on Archer Drive.
SEASON: Early April through Early
October.
FEES: $10 daily pass; $100 single season
pass; $150 single-family pass.
OTHER TRAILS IN THIS REGION:
Bentley Hills ATV Trails, Jackson
County/Black River State Forest, Juneau
County.
NOTE: Helmets, eye protection and
protective footwear are required.
Before riding in the park, stop at the
park office to complete the required
forms and pay the fees.
CAUTION: Stay within designated riding
areas; violators can be banned
from the park.
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Roche-A-Cri
State Park, NewPage paper mill tours,
and Rainbow Casino.
LEGEND: For a complete listing of all
icons, see page 4.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Town of Rome
715/325-8013
www.romewi.com
Dyracuse Mound Recreational Area
715/325-8014
www.my411site.net/dyracuse
Dyracuse Mound
Recreational Area
Adams County
In 1979, the Rapid Angels
Motorcycle Club wanted to develop
some land just south of Rome in
central Wisconsin solely for off-road
riding. The club owned twenty
acres in the area, but
wanted to add more to
produce a larger , more
varied riding area.
The concept
hinged on securing funds
from the Wisconsin DNR’s
Motorcycle Recreation
Program (MRP) to acquire land
and build the park. Back in the late
1960s, the MRP was legislated to provide
financial assistance to local governments
for the acquisition, operation
and maintenance of public off-highway
motorcycle riding areas. An additional
$2 fee for motorcycle registrations generated
funds for the program.
The club pitched the concept to
the Township of Rome. Officials liked
the idea and after several meetings,
approved it. With that, Rome became
the first town in Wisconsin to develop
a motorcycle recreational area with
To State Hwy 13
ANN HARDEN
Dyracuse
Mound
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1000 Feet
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