Things to Do in Sawyer County

Sawyer County offers diverse outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region features expansive forests, numerous lakes, and scenic rivers, providing varied terrain. Over 30 routes are available, explored by more than 500 visitors with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Sawyer County is a premier mountain biking destination, largely due to the CAMBA system. This system offers over 135 miles (217 km) of singletrack trails, with 75 miles (121 km) interconnected. An additional 200 miles (322 km) of off-road routes are available, suitable for all skill levels. For more details, see the MTB Trails in Sawyer County guide.

Extensive trail networks within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Sawyer County Forest provide numerous hiking opportunities. The Birkebeiner Trail is also suitable for walking and hiking. For more information on routes, refer to the Hiking in Sawyer County guide.

Sawyer County offers hundreds of miles of remote, low-traffic gravel roads ideal for touring and gravel biking. There are also numerous marked road cycling routes with varying difficulty levels. These routes provide scenic tours of the Hayward Lakes Area. Guides like Cycling in Sawyer County and Road Cycling Routes in Sawyer County provide further details.

The Tuscobia State Trail is a 74-mile (119 km) multi-use trail open year-round for biking and other activities. The Birkie Trail is also an all-season trail stretching over 62 miles (100 km) from Hayward to Cable, accommodating mountain biking, fat tire biking, walking, and hiking.

The CAMBA system includes trails suitable for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly flow trails to more challenging singletrack. The unique soils in the area allow for quick drainage, making trails almost always open for riding. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails in Sawyer County guide.

Sawyer County is characterized by expansive forests, including parts of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Sawyer County Forest. It features many lakes, such as Nelson Lake and Barker Lake, and rivers like the Namekagon River, a National Scenic Riverway. The topography includes an undulating plain with some hilly areas and high quartzite ridges.

The CAMBA system is a network of over 135 miles (217 km) of singletrack mountain bike trails in Sawyer County, with 75 miles (121 km) interconnected. It also includes over 200 miles (322 km) of other mapped off-road routes. The system caters to all skill levels and is known for its quick-draining soils.

Sawyer County features more than 30 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 500 visitors. The average rating for activities in Sawyer County is 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Komoot offers several guides for Sawyer County, including MTB Trails in Sawyer County, Hiking in Sawyer County, Cycling in Sawyer County, Road Cycling Routes in Sawyer County, and Gravel biking in Sawyer County.

The official website for Sawyer County is www.sawyercountygov.org. This site provides general information and resources for the county.

For general inquiries, the Sawyer County Courthouse can be reached at 715-634-4866 or toll-free at 877-699-4110. The Forestry department, which manages many outdoor recreation resources, can be reached at 715-634-4846.