It’s time for a winter adventure!
Only two hours from the Twin Cities, two hours from Madison and five hours from Chicago, the Black River Falls area brings the Northwoods closer to home this winter. Ride 235 miles of the best ATV trails in the Midwest. Snowmobile 300 miles of trails. Go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing along the extensive trails of the Black River State Forest and Jackson County Forest. Go ice fishing for walleye, crappie, pike and more on the Black River and Lake Arbutus. Take the plunge and go ice diving in Wazee Lake, Wisconsin’s deepest lake and a year-round scuba diving destination. Winter is the perfect time to explore the Black River Falls area’s many unique shops and antique dealers. Plan your trip today and choose from a long list of cabins, hotels and bed & breakfasts.
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Jackson County TrailsAll ATV Trails in Jackson County are open! Snowmobile Trails are partially open at this time. Here is an update from the Forestry & Parks Department:
All trails in Jackson County are OPEN. This includes both the East and West side trails. Please keep in mind that trail conditions are poor to fair due to lack of heavy snow base. We have groomed the East side trails. For more information please continue to check back or call our office at 715-284-8475.
We remind you to always practice safe and responsible riding.
ALL ATV trails are open!
Jackson County is not allowing UTVs to ride from October 16th – May 14th. Clark County is not allowing UTVs to ride from December 15th to March 15th, this summer only.
Learn more about ATVing in Jackson County
Own a copy of the newest Jackson County Historic Mural – The history of the Black River Dam and the Flood of 1911.
To honor the 100-year anniversary of the Flood of 1911, The Chamber, with the help of many generous donors, just completed the newest Jackson County Historic Mural painted by local artist Susan Sampson. Learn more.
Weather
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 Snow 32°/14° |  Partly Cloudy 29°/11° | Partly Cloudy 20°/7° |
