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Harrison Hills
ATV Trail
JUST THE FACTS
DISTANCE: 41 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to difficult.
TRAILHEAD LOCATION(S): There are
seven parking/trail access areas. The
main trailhead is located on Turtle Lake
Rd just north of Cty J. Two additional
lots are located on Cty B, and another
on Cinder Rd. You can also park at the
Harrison Convenience Store, at Bailey’s
Town & Country Inn, and at the Clover
Club (Memorial Day-Labor Day only).
SEASON: Open May 1 to December 1.
Also, in winter, ATVs are allowed on the
trails ten days after the snowmobile
trails are officially open. Trails close to
ATV use on March 31, or when temperatures
are higher than 28 degrees.
Check for trail conditions and availability.
OTHER TRAILS IN THIS REGION:
Parrish Highlands Trail in Oneida and
Langlade Counties.
NOTE: ATVs are prohibited from using
the Ice Age Hiking Trail. Signs will indicate
whether road access is permitted.
Be sure to call ahead to find out which
roads are accessible. Roads that are
gated or bermed are off limits.
CAUTION: This trail system is remote;
you may want to carry extra fuel. Gas is
available in nearby Harrison and
Gleason. Watch for logging equipment.
FEES: None.
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Council
Grounds State Park, Merrill Historical
Museum, and the Tomahawk Area
Historical Museums.
LEGEND: For a complete listing of all
icons, see page 4.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lincoln County Forestry Department
715/536-0327
www.co.lincoln.wi.us
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
877/907-2757 or 715/536-9474
www.merrillchamber.com
Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce
800/569-2160 or 715/453-5334
www.gototomahawk.com
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Lincoln County
You could say that ATVing in Lincoln
County is the tale of two seasons.
While many ATV trails in the state
are closed in the winter, many portions
of the trail system
in Lincoln County are
open when the temperature
dips below
freezing and snow
blankets the ground.
Lincoln County boasts 175
miles of winter trails, many
shared with snowmobilers.
The Harrison Hills ATV Trails are a
favorite in any season. Carved by glaciers
thousands of years ago, northeastern
Lincoln County is sprinkled with clear
lakes, picturesque scenery, rolling hills, and
moderate to difficult trails. The Harrison
Hills ATV Trails flow through the lush
100,000-acre Lincoln County Forest. The
trail system covers more than 40 miles and
connects to the Parrish Highlands trail in
Oneida County and the Langlade County
trail system.
Six parking areas access Harrison Hills.
From any, hearty riders with lots of stamina
can complete the perimeter loop in a day
with minimal rest stops. For an easier ride,
take a multiple day or out-and-back
approach.
Two parking/access areas are near
Harrison, which is about 10 miles east of
Tomahawk. From Harrison the trail heads
east. One mile in, riders can choose to
head straight toward the Parrish Highlands
Trails four miles to the east or turn south
and west deep into the Harrison Hills Trails.
Turning south, riders cross Cty B, then
zig-zag through the forest, cross a bridge
and come to a fork in the trail. Left or
right makes little difference; either is a scenic
loop to Jackknife Lake. As the trail continues
south, it crosses Bear Trail Road just
west of High Lake. A three-mile ride brings
you to Cranefoot Lake Road and to a trail
intersection. From here the main trail turns
north, while a 3-mile spur takes you south
to the Turtle Lake Road parking area.
Heading northeast, the trail cuts south
of Turtle Lake and past a fire tower placed
appropriately on Lookout Mountain.