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Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail

This 63-mile trail begins at the Camp Loretta Trailhead. Several town roads open to ATV/UTVs provide links to nearby towns. The trail also links to the Tuscobia State Trail and the Flambeau River State Forest Trail.

Most of the trail system has a tread about 14 feet wide. Some sections are located on wetter soils and pools of water may be present on the trail. Visitors are encouraged to bring extra fuel, tools and a tow strap should you have troubles. This trail system has limited opportunities to purchase fuel.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

214

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Trailheads have fees.

  • You will need a state Snowmobile Trail Pass for this trail.
  • If you are a non-Wisconsin resident you will need an ATV or Trail pass.

Getting There

Parking

Trailheads

  • Camp Loretta
  • Day Road

Directions

Camp Loretta Trailhead - 

From the intersection of State Highway 70 and County Highway GG near Loretta, 

  • drive north 2.6 miles on GG.
  • Turn left (west) on FR 621 and drive 0.2 miles to the entrance to the old CCC camp, which is the trailhead.

Day Road Trailhead - 

From Clam Lake

  • drive north on County Highway GG 0.5 miles and turn right on Day Road to the trailhead.

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service, Sawyer County

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 29, 2025