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Featuring the Rock Lake IMBA
The premier system of off-road bike trails
in the Midwest, located in and around
the beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest region of Northwest
Wisconsin
A Legacy of Trail Advocacy and
Community Investment
Welcome to the fun & adventure of mountain biking in Northwest Wisconsin!
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) off-road bike trail system consists of over 300 miles of marked and mapped trails and routes through a near-wilderness area of striking beauty and peaceful solitude. Area cyclists have created the CAMBA trail system to make this vast, unique area available to everyone. We hope you enjoy the riding and join with us in preserving this resource.
CAMBA is a volunteer, non-profit organization with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. CAMBA derives its funding through memberships, sponsorships, map advertising, grants, donations and special fund raising initiatives.
CAMBA is a chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). CAMBA members are also members of IMBA. See page 15 for more information about CAMBA membership or you may join online at www.imba.com/membership.
CAMBA embarked on its mission in 1993. Since that time CAMBA has developed a user-friendly network of over 300 miles of mapped and marked mountain bike trails and routes effectively opening a vast region to use by the cycling public. The CAMBA system has been nationally recognized as a model of a well-organized, user-friendly trail system and has received extensive regional and national publicity.
The CAMBA trails lie in and around the beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest as well as in Bayfield and Sawyer County Forests — nearly a million acres in which to ride your fat tire bike. Of this, CAMBA has adopted an area of approximately 2,000 square miles. The system is divided into seven sub-systems, known as clusters, each with one or more trailheads. An overview area map of the entire system indicating the location of each cluster as well as other gravel and on-road paved routes is available. More detailed waterproof maps of each cluster with trail routes are available at area bike shops, chambers of commerce, or directly from CAMBA.
The CAMBA system has become recognized as the Singletrack Capital of the Midwest, with the most extensive system of interconnected singletrack east of the Mississippi. CAMBA has realized its vision of a linked system of singletrack trails connecting Hayward, Seeley, Cable and Namakagon and is continuing to enhance, improve, and expand this iconic trail network, including an entire new cluster of trails at Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield.
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The CAMBA Trails have been recognized by the International Mountain Bike Association as a Bronze Level Ride Center. In addition, several CAMBA trails have received IMBA’s prestigious EPIC trail designation.
CAMBA takes its responsibility as a steward of the environment very seriously and is committed to sustainable trail development — trails that will withstand years of regular use without degrading or promoting erosion. All new trails have been designed and constructed to best practices as prescribed by the International Mountain Bike Association.
Each CAMBA cluster is comprised of 25 – 40 miles of trail. Trail clusters are located in the communities of Bayfield, Cable, Delta, Drummond, Hayward, Namakagon and Seeley. The trails follow a variety of routes, including logging roads, fire lanes, snowmobile and ski trails, double track and extensive singletrack trails. The terrain lends itself to riders of all abilities, from beginners to seasoned fat tire experts. There are no paved bike paths in the system.
As you explore the CAMBA system, you will ride through rolling terrain dotted with lakes, rivers, streams, ridges and
meadows carved by glaciers during the last ice age. The entire system is heavily wooded and wildlife is plentiful. It’s not unusual to sight deer, bear, porcupine, bald eagles and a wide assortment of other forest animals. Wildflowers bloom from late May through the summer. From June through September, berry picking — wild strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries — can add a tasty diversion to your tour. The fall colors begin in late August and reach their splendid peak near the end of September and early October. Most trails in the system are rideable from May through November — almost seven months of fat tire fun! And with the expansion of our winter fat bike routes, you can ride almost year round.
Several area bike shops close to CAMBA trails offer bike sales and rentals, clothing, accessories and repairs as well as trail riding recommendations. The Chequamegon Area is an outdoor recreation paradise that welcomes visitors year round. Northwest Wisconsin is home of the American Birkebeiner, Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Fat Bike Birkie, and the Firehouse 50 — and an area that welcomes off-road cyclists with open arms.
For lodging assistance and other area information, contact the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (800) 533-7454, www.cable4fun.com; Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau (800) 724-2992, www.haywardlakes.com; or Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce (715) 634-8662, http://haywardareachamber.com.
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association invites you to try our trails —you won’t be disappointed. CAMBA encourages you to ride safely, wear a helmet and respect the environment.
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Cable Cluster
CABLE TRAILHEAD
Directions: Approaching Cable from the south on Highway 63 turn right (east) on Highway M. Drive 1/2 block and turn right onto Randysek Rd. Park in the municipal parking lot adjacent to the Fire Department. Water available.
SHORT & FAT
Mileage: 15.1 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 20% easy-riding singletrack, 30% two-track, 40% gravel road, 10% paved road. Description: This is the actual route used during the annual Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. Lots of trail types and terrain variations in a roller coaster ride through the woods with several cut-off options available.
WILD RIVER
Mileage: 5 miles Difficulty: Beginner Trail Type: 20% paved road, 40% two-track, 40% gravel road. Description: Easy family-friendly ride on pavement, snowmobile trail and abandoned railroad grade with a spectacular view of the Wild & Scenic Namekagon River from an old railroad trestle.
NORTH END TRAILHEAD
Directions: From Cable travel 1/2 mile east on County Hwy M. Turn right (south) on Randysek Road and drive 2 miles to the North End Trailhead.
OJIBWE TRAIL
Mileage: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Intermediate with narrow and technical sections. Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Deep woods singletrack with frequent punchy climbs. Great blend of old school and more contemporary style trail. Links to FlowMama and southbound trails and Esker and eastbound trails.
SLEIGH TRAIL
Mileage: 3.7 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 24% easy-riding singletrack, 20% gravel road, 4% Birkie Trail, 33% ski trail. Description: Enjoy the roller coaster profile of southern Bayfield County Forest on a route that provides a wide variety of trail types and terrain changes. Sample forest road climbs, Birkebeiner Trail descents, and meandering ski trails through a mixed hardwood forest.
BIRKIE START TRAILHEAD
Directions: From Cable turn right on Randysek Road and drive 1.5 miles south. Turn left on McNaught Road and follow 2 miles to the trailhead. Water available.
TELEMARK TRAVERSE
Mileage: 2 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Connects Birkie Start Trailhead near Telemark Resort to Ojibwe. Winding climb out of the valley on moderately technical singletrack.
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TELEMARK TERRAIN PARKMileage: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% technical singletrack. Description: Challenging technical trail that climbs and traverses wooded areas between old Telemark ski slopes. Steep climbs, tight turns, narrow — in a word, gnarly.
ESKER TRAILMileage: 3.4 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Glacial features at their best in this aerobic workout. Climb to the top of a knife ridge esker, ride past a spring-fed lake and view other glacial features. Not for the weak of body or mind. Quickest Access: Spider Lake Firelane at C9 or C8.
DANKY DANKMileage: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: A blend of winding and technical and open and flowing through very remote country including several glacial esker ridge routes. Rock features and technical segments elevate the difficulty of this trail. Quickest Access: From Esker Trail at C12.
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Thank You Land ownersCAMBA is extremely grateful for the privilege of being allowed to utilize the vast public lands of the area to develop and maintain our trail system. A very special thank you is extended to the following agencies and organizations for their support and cooperation.
Mt. teleMark Partners, llC
Sawyer County ForeSt
united StateS ForeSt ServiCe
BayField County ForeSt
DELTA LAKE PARK TRAILHEADDirections: From Iron River drive - 9 miles southeast on County Hwy H to Scenic Drive to Delta Lake County Campground. From Drummond take Delta-Drummond Rd. (FR 35) north for 11 miles and turn left (west) on County Hwy. H. In .25 mile turn left on Scenic Drive and drive 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
WEST FORK TRAILMileage: 11.3 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 46% singletrack, 15% two-track, 20% gravel road, 29% paved. Description: Pine Barrens, tall red and white pines and rustic old-school singletrack.
TALL PINES TRAILHEADDirections: From Delta Lake Trailhead drive 5 miles west on W. Delta Rd. (FR 231) and then 2 miles south on Beck Rd. (FR 229). From Drummond drive 5.8 miles west on County Hwy N. Turn right on Beck Rd. (FR 229) and drive 5.5 miles north to the trailhead.
TALL PINES TRAILMileage: 10.8 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 10% singletrack, 77% two-track, 13% gravel road. Description: Scenic, remote forest with wild blueberries and raspberries in July. Combine with Wilderness Lake Trail for a great long two-track ride.
WILDERNESS LAKE TRAILMileage: 9.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 2% easy-riding singletrack, 94% two-track, 4% gravel road. Description: Pleasant two-track ride connecting to Drummond Cluster.
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Drummond Cluster
DRUMMOND TOWN PARK TRAILHEADDirections: From Hwy 63 in Drummond turn north on Wisconsin St. at the Black Bear Restaurant. Go 3 blocks and turn left (west) at the T intersection on Superior St. Follow Superior St. to the Town Park. Park in the upper lot. Water available.
CISCO LAKE TRAILMileage: 4.6 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 25% gravel road, 75% paved road. Description: Easy beginner’s loop. Watch otters and loons on Lake Drummond or visit the historical Rust Owen Reservoir site.
HORSE PASTURE TRAILMileage: 18.2 miles Difficulty: Easy. Non-technical terrain over a longer distance. Trail Type: 10% two-track, 60% gravel road, 30% paved road. Description: Not technical in difficulty, long mileage through flat to rolling terrain. See trilliums in the spring.
PIGEON LAKE TRAILMileage: 11.4 miles Difficulty: Easy. Trail Type: 60% gravel road, 40% paved road Description: Easy gravel jaunt through the deep woods.
REYNARD LAKE TRAILMileage: 14.8 miles Difficulty: Easy. Non-technical terrain over an intermediate distance Trail Type: 55% gravel road, 45% paved road Description: Forest road gravel route, with wildflowers, remote lakes, bogs and swamps.
STAR LAKE TRAILMileage: 11.6 miles Difficulty: Easy. Non-technical terrain over an intermediate distance Trail Type: 40% gravel road, 60% paved road. Description: Water, wildflowers and wildlife abound on this cruise through Northwoods lake country.
DRUMMOND SKI TRAILS TRAILHEADDirections: From Hwy 63 in Drummond drive south on FR 213, .9 mile. Turn left (east) at the entrance to the trailhead for the Drummond Ski Trail System.
ANTLER TRAILMileage: 1.9 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% easy-riding ski trail singletrack. Description: Good beginner’s loop to experience some easy singletrack riding.
BOULEVARD TRAILMileage: 6.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 75% two-track, 25% easy riding singletrack. Description: Double track out and back trail. Visit Lake Owen picnic ground and swimming beach.
JACK RABBIT TRAILMileage: 4.3 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% easy-riding ski trail singletrack. Description: Easy backwoods ride to develop your off-road skills.
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hayward Cluster
HATCHERY CREEK PARK TRAILHEADDirections: From the intersection of Highways 77 & 63 in Hayward, drive east 2 miles to Fish Hatchery Road. Turn left (north) and go 0.7 miles to the lower parking lot at the log cabin shelter. The trailhead is to the south about 100 yards. Water available.
HATCHERY CREEK TRAILMileage: 8.9 miles with 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 mile cut-offs Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Rolling singletrack, moderately technical through glaciated terrain. Not a beginner’s trail, but a thoroughly fun singletrack romp. Also accessible via Mosquito Brook Trailhead.
MOSQUITO BROOK TRAILHEADDirections: From Hayward drive 2.9 miles north on Hwy 63 to Phipps Road (near KOA campground). Turn right (east) and go 2.1 miles on Phipps Fire Lane to Mosquito Brook Road. Turn right (south) and go 0.8 miles to parking lot at Birkie Trail crossing.
BIRKIE TRAILMileage: 9 miles point-to-point Mosquito Brook to OO Difficulty: Intermediate ski trail Trail Type: Wide grass ski trail. Description: World famous ski trail, grass, 30 feet wide with a worn-in single track. Use other routes when wet.
MAKWA TRAILMileage: 12.5 miles to OO; 5 miles to Gravel Pit Road—point-to-point Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Twisting, climbing, fun, flowing singletrack. You will love this ride!
PHIPPS FIRE LANE Mileage: 7.7 miles one-way Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: Dirt road, fast rolling hills. Description: Forest-lined gravel road that parallels the Birkie Trail. Some sandy sections but a fast and fun ride. Good wet weather route. Watch for occasional vehicles. Access from OO or Mosquito Brook Trailheads. Provides link between several two-track routes.
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PLANTATION TRAILMileage: 2.2 miles from H 9 to H 10 Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 60% two-track, 40% dirt road Description: Rolling fun ride through hardwood and big pines. Good choice when wet (access via Phipps Fire Lane).
SUGARBUSH TRAILMileage: 1.75 miles, point-to-point Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Challenging technical singletrack connecting Makwa Trail to Whitetail Trail. Access at H 18 north of Mosquito Brook Trailhead.
TRAIL DESCENTE
Mileage: 3.3 miles from H 5 to H 7 Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 50% two-track, 50% dirt road Description: Fire lanes, Birkie Trail and forest roads.
WHITETAIL TRAILMileage: 4.3 miles, stacked lollipop loops Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 45% Birkie Trail, 10% two-track, 45% old forest road shared with ATVs. Description: Connects to all other trails in the Hayward Cluster.
GRAVEL PIT ROAD TRAILHEADDirections: From intersection of Hwy 77 & 63 in Hayward, drive east 9.5 miles to Pit Road. Turn left/northwest and go 1.5 miles to trailhead parking at the Makwa Trail crossing.
MAKWA TRAIL(North to oo) Mileage: 7.2 miles point-to-point Difficulty: Intermediate
(South to MoSquito Brook) Mileage: 5 miles point-to-point Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Twisting, climbing, rolling singletrack. You will love this ride!
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LEGEND
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Delta Cluster
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Hayward Cluster
Namakagon Cluster
Seeley Cluster
Mt. Ashwabay Cluster
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LEGEND
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Seeley Cluster
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Mt. Ashwabay Cluster
SKI HILL ROAD TRAILHEADDirections: From the roundabout at the intersection of WI Hwy 13 and US Hwy 2 go 16.3 miles north, turn left onto Ski Hill Rd. for 1.2 miles. From Bayfield go 2.5 miles south on Hwy 13, turn right onto Ski Hill Rd. for 1.2 miles. Trailhead located in gravel pit on left.
WHITING ROAD TRAILHEADDirections: From the roundabout at the intersection of WI Hwy 13 and US Hwy 2 go 14.9 miles north, turn left onto Whiting Rd. for 1.2 miles. From Bayfield go 3.9 miles south on Hwy 13, turn right onto Whiting Rd. for 1.2 miles. Trailhead located on right.
STICK UP-DOWNMileage: 1 mile Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% singletrack Quickest Access: Ski Hill Rd. Description: Two-way trail to access and exit the trail system. Gradually climbs and descends with bermed switchbacks. Optional rock features add challenges for skilled riders.
DIESEL BEARMileage: 1.4 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Serpentine, short climbs, rolling singletrack through a mixed forest of mature oaks, maples, and hemlocks. Quickest Access: Ski Hill Rd.
DIRT LIPMileage: 1.7 mile loop Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Challenging bench cut trail that rolls with quick downs running into quick ups. This roller coaster of a trail will present opportunities to lift your tires, g-out in turns and challenge your skills on rock features. Dirt Lip can easily be connected with Diesel Bear for 3.3 mile figure-8 loop. Quickest Access: Either Ski Hill Rd. or Whiting Rd. Trailheads.
HOT SAWMileage: 2.5 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Wide, meandering, flowy trail slowly climbing out of the Whiting Rd. Trailhead to reward the riders hard work with an expansive view over Chequamegon Bay. Then return on a flowing gentle decent that will put a smile on your face erasing any memory of the challenge of the Green Monster. Quickest Access: Whiting Rd. Trailhead.
TROGDOR Mileage: 2.4 mile point-to-point Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Flow-style, XC trail with punchy ups and fun downs that physically test riders. Trail concludes with a rapid descent through chicane turns to pump your adrenaline. Riders of varying ability will be rewarded with expansive views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands at the summit of Mt. Ashwabay. Can be cut a little shorter at the Mt. Ashwabay Summit by taking the
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Raven ski trail back to the start. Trogdor can also be looped with part of Hot Saw for a 3.6 mile loop. Quickest Access: Either Ski Hill Rd. or Whiting Rd.
HOOTEN HOLLOWMileage: Approximately 1.6 mile loop (To be completed by the end of Summer 2016) Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: Switch-backing, lung and leg burning climb on the first half to serpentine trail along the top of the Ashwabay ridge fully circling one of the many large ravines with a flow style descent. As of Spring 2016 the trail was half completed with a temporary bailout on ski trail to return you to the Mt. Ashwabay Summit. Quickest Access: Whiting Rd.
NO NAMEMileage: Approximately 1.5 mile loop (To be completed by the end of Summer 2016) Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% singletrack Description: A challenging, switch-backing climb returning on an equally challenging techno-flow trail race to the bottom. Quickest Access: Whiting Rd.
June 4: Borah Epic35- and 18-mile point-to-point races on CAMBA singletrack, from Cable to Seeley and Hayward. Proceeds benefit CAMBA. Contact: Jack Zabrowski, [email protected], mtborahepic.com.
June 18: Chequamegon 100Self-supported singletrack racing of 100 km and 100 miles. Lakewoods to Downtown Cable. Proceeds benefit CAMBA. Contact: Tim Krueger, [email protected], http://www.chequamegon100.org/.
July 23: Longass RideLong distance, non-competitive singletrack tours from Hayward to Seeley to Cable. Contact: CAMBA, 715/798-3599, [email protected], www.cambatrails.org.
Sept. 9-11: Women’s Mountain Bike ClinicWomen learning about mountain biking from other women. Contact: CAMBA, 715/798-3599, [email protected], www.cambatrails.org.
August 20: Boogie in the Barn Gala Fund Raising EventCAMBA’s annual gala fund raising event. Good food, music and great auction items. Contact: CAMBA, 715/798-3599, [email protected], www.cambatrails.org.
September 3: Moonlight Ride6-mile night ride with post-ride bonfire and refreshments. Loaner headlights available. Contact: CAMBA, 715/798-3599, [email protected], www.cambatrails.org.
September 18: Singletrack Sunday10 to 15-mile guided singletrack tours on Sunday of Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival weekend. Contact: CAMBA, 715/798-3599, [email protected], www.cambatrails.org.
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ROCK LAKE TRAILHEADDirections: 7 miles east of Cable on County Hwy M. Parking for hiking, biking and ski trails. National Forest parking fee in effect at this trailhead.
ROCK LAKE TRAIL Mileage: 12 miles including Hildebrand Lake Loop. Cut-offs at 5.5 miles and at Emerson Lake – 9.9 miles. Difficulty: Difficult Trail Type: 100% technical singletrack Description: A signature CAMBA trail, comprised entirely of moderately difficult to difficult singletrack requiring advanced bike handling skills and fitness.
HILDEBRAND LAKE LOOP Mileage: 2.4 miles (must ride entire Rock Lake Loop to access) Difficulty: Very Difficult Trail Type: 100% technical singletrack Description: The most difficult portion of the Rock Lake Trail with technical features, scenic lake views, 90-foot, 18-inch bridge water crossing and stunning side hill single track.
GLACIER TRAILMileage: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 40% singletrack, 60% double track Description: Variety and scenic views abound with portions of fast riding double track and easy-riding singletrack. Provides a cut-off on the Rock Lake Trail and a link to the Patsy Lake Trail.
TREASURES’ TRACEMileage: 3.5 miles (access via Rock Lake Trail 2 miles from Rock Lake Trailhead. Additional access via Emerson Lake spur or Trail Lake Trail) Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% moderate singletrack Description: Remote meander through idyllic climax forest with scenic overlook of the source of Cap Creek. Connects Rock Lake Trail and Namakagon Cluster to Danky Dank and Esker Trails and the Cable Cluster.
NAMAKAGON TRAILHEADDirections: Take County Hwy M east from Cable 10 miles to the intersection of County Hwy D. Town Hall is on the right. Water available.
NAMAKAGON TRAIL Mileage: 15 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 77% easy-riding to moderately technical singletrack, 13% two-track. Description: Challenging rolling terrain. Deep forest singletrack to open double track. Great to hammer or just cruise. Water available
PATSY LAKE TRAIL Mileage: 14.8 miles Difficulty: Intermediate via Namakagon Town Hall Trailhead Trail Type: 78% singletrack, 22% two track. Description: You won’t be a “patsy” if you try this trail. Patsy Lake, bogs, sweet single track, rolling hills, great mix of trail and forest types.
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PATSY LAKE TRAILHEADDirections: From Cable drive 8 miles east and turn right/south on Lost Land Lake Rd./FR 203. Drive 2 miles south to trailhead on the left.
PATSY LAKE TRAIL Mileage: 8 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 57% singletrack, 43% two track. Description: See above for additional description.
WILSON LAKE TRAILHEADDirections: From Hayward, take U.S. Hwy 63 north 1/2 mile to U.S. Hwy 77 east. Right on Hwy 77 for 15 miles to Upper A/FR 205. Turn left (north) and go 7 miles to the intersection with FR 206. Turn left (north) and go 1 mile to trail head.
PATSY LAKE TRAILMileage: 8 miles (loop) or 12.5 miles via Namakagon Town Hall Trailhead, several cut-offs possible) Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 78% easy singletrack, 22% two-track. Description: See above for additional description.
WILSON LAKE SPURMileage: .75 miles Difficulty: Easy Description: Rolling double track out and back to Wilson Lake and its two primitive campsites.
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OO TRAILHEAD Directions: 10 miles north of Hayward on Hwy 63, turn right (east) on County Hwy OO for 3.5 miles to Birkie Trail. Water available on west side of garage building.
FIRE TOWER TRAILMileage: 4.4 miles connecting to Short & Fat and Winding Pine with spur to site of old fire tower. Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 70% two-track, 30% gravel road. Description: Lots of gradual climbing and some rocky descents. Includes some of the tougher sections of the Chequamegon 40 race course. A short side trip takes you to former site of Seeley fire tower.
LAKE HELANE TRAIL Mileage: 5.1 mile lollipop loop from S-20 Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: 100% gravel road. Description: Pleasant scenic gravel ride along beautiful Lake Helane.
MAKWA TRAIL Mileage: 12.5 miles point-to-point Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Twisting, climbing, rolling singletrack. You will love this ride!
SEELEY PASSMileage: 7.7 miles Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack point-to-point. Description: A great cross country ride with rolling descents and a couple serious climbs plus the “Pothole Plunge.” Accesses remote parts of the forest along the backside of Martel’s Pothole and the site of an old ball field used by the Smith Lake CCC Camp.
WINDING PINE TRAIL Mileage: 3.2 miles from S-14 to S-6 Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% two-track ATV trail. Description: Generally rolling with some short punchy climbs. Some sections with sand, puddles and loose rocks.
CAMP 38 ROAD TRAILHEAD Directions: From Seeley take County Hwy OO east for 3.3 miles to the OO trailhead. Continue 1.5 miles to Telemark Rd. Turn left and drive 4.4 miles. Trailhead is just north of intersection with Camp 38 Rd./Short & Fat Trail, 100 yards ahead on the left. From Cable take County Hwy M east 2 miles. Turn right/south on Telemark Rd. Go 1.5 miles, turn left on Spider Lake Firelane. Go south for 3.5 miles. Trailhead is just north of intersection with Camp 38 Rd/Short & Fat Trail.
FLOW MAMA Mileage: 6 miles, connects Ojibwe Trail to Seeley Pass Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: 100% singletrack. Description: Open, flowing, fast-riding fun. Over 100 bermed turns, long swooping descents, and climb over the High Point on the Birkie Trail. Two rockin’ gravity features: 38 Special and Gravity Cavity plus the 180-foot River Pig log ride.
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Groomed Winter Bike TrailsSEELEY PASS
Mileage: 24 miles round trip. (12 miles out and 12 miles back) Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced. Description: Singletrack from OO to the High Point of the Birkie Trail.
MAKWAMileage: 10 miles (5 miles out and 5 miles back). Difficulty: Moderate. Description: Singletrack from OO south.
BEGINNER LOOPMileage: 2.5 miles. Difficulty: Easy. Description: 4-foot wide groomed loop, relatively flat starting and finishing at OO trailhead.
SEELEY SKI TRAILSMileage: 10 mile loop. Difficulty: Advanced. Description: Groomed ski trails and singletrack starting on Old OO near Seeley.
BIG FAT LOOPMileage: 14 miles. Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced (distance). Description: Groomed route on old forest roads from OO connecting to the Seeley Ski Trails.
ESKER TRAILMileage: 3.5 miles. Return to start on road – 1.5 miles. Difficulty: Advanced. Description: Two-foot wide singletrack. Extended climbing to begin and then rolling. Starting near entrance to Telemark Resort in Cable on Spider Lake Fire Lane.
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The winter biking scene in the Chequamegon Area has dramatically expanded over the past couple of years. Over 40 miles of groomed winter routes are now available for your winter enjoyment. Some routes use existing singletrack trails, while other are specially created winter-only routes. Only fat bikes with 3.75 inch or wider tires are recommended for riding any of these trails during the winter.
Some of these trails are shared with snowshoers, so please be aware of other trail users. Also, many trails intersect groomed cross-country ski trails where riding is not permitted except to cross the trail.
Groomed trails are indicated by specific winter bike route signs. Other routes may be packed by snowshoers or ridden in by bikes. Otherwise, none of the summer trails are maintained during the winter.
Snow-covered town roads may be good alternatives, but you may encounter snowmobile and other vehicular traffic. Riding on snowmobile trails is not advised, and is prohibited in Bayfield County.
Check the CAMBA website for up to date winter riding options.
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MembershipIS A
CHAPTER OF
All memberships are processed through IMBA. For the same
cost, you are joining two great organizations — and helping
support mountain biking here in the Chequamegon Area and
nationally. To join or renew online, please visit: imba.com/
membership
And don’t forget to select CAMBA as your chapter!
Membership Categories
INDIVIDUALIndividual Memberships are just $35 ($20 for Youth under
18). When you join CAMBA you also join IMBA and become
part of a 30,000 strong network of men and women riders that
support all styles of mountain biking and are stewards of the
environment.
Members receive free membership kits including a
membership card, stickers and coupons. Members are also
entitled to great benefits from partners like Subaru of America,
plus deals on bike and outdoor gear at Promotive.com and
direct from businesses like Jenson USA and The CLYMB.
FAMILYFamily Memberships are $50 and entitle all family members in
a household to full membership benefits. For more information
on membership benefits, please visit: www.imba.com/
membership/individual/benefits.
CHAPTER SELECTIONWhen joining or renewing, you will be asked to select a chapter
to join. We, of course, hope you choose CAMBA. Select
Wisconsin as your state, regardless of where you live, and from
there you will see chapter options for Wisconsin, which include
CAMBA.
If you are already a member of another chapter, you may also
obtain a full membership in CAMBA by purchasing a second
membership and selecting CAMBA as your chapter.
You are also able to affiliate with other chapters at no
additional cost. By affiliating with another chapter, you will be
on that chapter’s contact list and will receive information from
that chapter as well.
TO AFFILIATE WITH A SECOND CHAPTER:• Log in (or register) at www.imba.com/user using your email
address and password (your IMBA membership account).
• Once you are logged in, you’ll see the Account Screen
(with name and details that you set up when you created
your membership account). Click “Edit,” then the “IMBA
Information” tab on the top row.
• Select the chapter you’d like to affiliate with from the pull
down menu, and click “Add.”
• Click “Save” to save changes.
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• In order to receive correspondence, make sure that the “Do Not Email” and “Do Not Mail” boxes are unchecked on the Communication Preferences tab. Click “Save” if changes are made.
TO MAKE A DONATIONIf you’d like to do more than just affiliate with CAMBA, you may make a direct donation to CAMBA and you will be acknowledged as a CAMBA donor. You can do this is directly through the CAMBA website or by mail. CAMBA will receive 100% of all donations made in this manner.
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The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) prohibits discrimination in its members, directors and officers and its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family
status.
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) is an equal opportunity provider. CAMBA is a permittee of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
CAMBA is a non-profit organization with 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. All
donations are tax-deductible.
To obtain a complete set of CAMBA maps, please send $12.50 plus $2.50 shipping and handling to: CAMBA
P.O. Box 141, Cable, WI 54821.
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