BEAR PAW
Off-road trail near Hayward, Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses ATV / UTV Dirt bikes E-bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 46.35009, -91.41418
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,220 to 1,491 ft
- Ride time
- 3 hr 50 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TRAIL_GRADE
- Managed by
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Trail number
- 510
- County
- Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Public-use registration about $30 for 2 years.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Nonresident trail pass $35/yr (exp Mar 31) or $20 for 5 days.
- Trail pass
- Registration or nonresident pass covers trails.
- Helmets
- Under 18 must wear a DOT helmet (operators and passengers).
- Young riders
- Under 12 only small ATVs under strict conditions. UTV operators 16+ (per guides).
- Safety course
- Safety certificate for riders born on/after 1/1/1988, age 12+.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- UTV age limits differ.
- Good to know
- Resident fee not confirmed on DNR page.
Source: Wisconsin DNR, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Two Lakes 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Perch Lake Recreation Area 7.8 mi away · Directions
- Day Lake 27 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Bear Paw Trail / Forest Road 382 1.1 mi long
- TOTOGATIC 2.1 mi long
- Forest Trail 508 1.7 mi long
- North Country National Scenic Trail 3.6 mi long
- North Country National Scenic Trail 4.5 mi long
- Bass Lake Trail 1.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is BEAR PAW?
- BEAR PAW is about 12 miles long, or about 24 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BEAR PAW?
- About 653 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,220 and 1,491 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BEAR PAW?
- Plan on about 9 hr 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BEAR PAW?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on BEAR PAW?
- BEAR PAW is open to hiking, biking, horses, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does BEAR PAW start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 46.35009, -91.41418. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.