The Pinery
Where Pine Forests Meet Gravel Roads
ABOUT THIS REGION
Where Pine Forests Meet Gravel Roads
The Pinery stretches across Wisconsin's Northwoods, where towering pine plantations create natural tunnels over smooth gravel roads. This is Wisconsin's most remote gravel region a landscape shaped by glaciers, defined by water, and blanketed in deep green forests.
With hundreds of miles of county forest roads winding past pristine kettle lakes and through some of the state's most extensive public lands, The Pinery offers solitude, wildlife, and the kind of wilderness riding found nowhere else in the Midwest. These are routes where you're more likely to see a black bear than another cyclist.
Birthplace of Wisconsin’s Logging
Once carved for logging and rail access, these routes have become quiet gravel roads through Wisconsin’s forests.
What Makes The Pinery Special
Pine Forest Roads
Miles of smooth gravel through towering pine plantations
Glacial Kettle Lakes
Crystal-clear lakes and unique Ice Age landforms
Wildlife Corridors
Black bear, deer, and bald eagle viewing opportunities
Remote Wilderness
Secluded routes with minimal traffic and cell service
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Where The Wooded Roads Begin
Northwoods communities offering genuine wilderness hospitality and outdoor heritage.
Trail listings coming soon.
Trail Towns in The Pinery
Northwoods communities offering genuine wilderness hospitality and
outdoor heritage.
Crandon
A Northwoods hub surrounded by forests, lakes, and quiet routes ideal for long-distance trail travel.
Hurley
A rugged border town known for historic streets, snow culture, and multi-season trail connections.
Rhinelander
A classic Northwoods city offering full services, lakefront riding, and multiple regional trail links.
Oconto
A riverside community with historic downtown access and connections to Green Bay shoreline routes.
Keshena
A Menominee Nation community set among forests and rivers with peaceful, culturally rich riding.
Phillips
A small lake town providing easy services, relaxed streets, and access to scenic Northwoods trails.
Medford
A regional center with river crossings, trail access, and reliable amenities for long-distance users.
Hayward
A premier outdoor town known for lakes, forests, and extensive trail networks in every direction.
Shell Lake
A quiet lakeside stop offering gentle riding, beach access, and a laid-back small-town feel.
Barron
A convenient trail stop with dining, supplies, and connections across northwest Wisconsin.
Florence
A border community surrounded by forests and waterfalls with remote, scenic trail riding nearby.
Marinette
A Lake Michigan gateway city with riverfront paths, historic sites, and coastal route access.
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