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Tri-County Trails

Friday, April 5, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Cheese Country Trail, Mineral Point, Iowa County, Lafayette County, Green County, Pecatonica State Trail

Last Known Status

Open

Open year-round, this multiple use trail system offers about 60 miles of trails that wind through three counties. Numerous motels, campgrounds, gas stations and restaurants can be accessed from the trail.

A Cheese Country Trail Sticker is required for all motorcycles, UTVs, bicycles and horses which can be purchased from nearby vendors. ATVs are not required to have the Cheese Country Sticker but must display a DNR sticker. During the winter season snowmobiles are permitted.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Cheese Country Trail Sticker
Dates Open	April through late November. Exact dates vary, call for details.
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Yes (96 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety applies to go-karts
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail	57
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	800 to 1100 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Many
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	County Land

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (E)	Lucky 7 Gas (608) 328-8308
Diesel	1-5 Miles (E)	Lucky 7 Gas (608) 328-8308
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Green County Fairgrounds (608) 325-9159
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NE)	Green County Fairgrounds (608) 325-9159
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	Green County Fairgrounds (608) 325-9159
Campground	1-5 Miles (NE)	Green County Fairgrounds (608) 325-9159
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (N)	Pick 'n Save (608) 328-8365

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($15.00 per OHV) Cheese Country Trail Sticker
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Monroe, WI

Trail Map

From: Janesville, WI
1) Take SR-11 West 33 miles to exit for SR-69/81
2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto SR-SR-69/81, continue 1.6 miles
3) Turn right (west) on 21st Street, continue .5 miles
4) Staging area is at intersection of 4th Ave. West.