OUTBACK RIDERS HORSE CLUB – Oconto County
Welcome to Oconto County
Outback Riders are proud to maintain over 30 miles of public equine trails in Oconto County. 25+ in the Machickanee Forsest - 8 miles on the Oconto River Trail.
MACHICKANEE FOREST Outback Riders, Inc. Equine Trail System
DIRECTIONS (from Green Bay)
Take Hwy 41 North to Hwy 141 North. Turn left on Cty
Road E. Follow for 2.8 miles.
Turn right on Brehmer Road. Follow for 3 miles.
Turn right on Timberline Road.
Immediately on the left you'll see: Outback Riders Sign Follow dirt road (CFR
104) to trailhead.
TERRAIN
Wooded, mostly sandy, flat - some water obstacles
The trails lead through a variety of forest types including: red pine plantations, oak ridges, birch and aspen stands.
FACILITIES
Truck and trailer parking at two parking areas. Pit toilet at Timberline Parking Lot. Parking is also available on the wide shoulder of the road at the intersections of Brehmer and W. Stiles Tower Road. The OBR hitching post, mounting rocks and information kiosk are available at the OBR Trail Head!
Camping is allowed with a permit. There are 13 campsites located in the Machickanee Forest. Sorry, No Water.
Contact Bob (920)
834-6995
Oconto Parks & Forestry Dept.
for camping more camping information
Camping Permits & Detailed Information
Thank You! WI State Horse Council Grant Approval ~ soon to come… rest area hitching posts and benches!
BRIDLE PATH
25+ miles of clearly marked horse trails
Trail width: 10 feet.The OBR Trails are OPEN April 15th - November 10th
COST
There is NO FEE to ride the OBR Machickanee Trails in Oconto County!
Printed Maps are available at the OBR Trail Head Parking Lot at the kiosk and at several “You Are Here” map pedestals along the trail system. GPS coordinates posted.
OCONTO RIVER TRAIL
Outback Riders, Inc. Equine Trail SystemDIRECTIONS (from Green Bay)
Take Hwy 41 North to Hwy 141 North thru the Machickanee Forest.
Exit Hwy 22 and turn right. Follow for .1 milesTurn right on Military Road. Follow for .25 miles
Immediately you will see a black top parking area
TERRAIN
Fairly straight, flat trail - some heavily wooded areas. Always dry with good footing.
Reclaimed rail grade that you can travel East from Hwy 141 to Oconto and back
FACILITIES
Truck and trailer parking at Military Road location only. There is no parking in Oconto.
BRIDLE PATH
Approx. 8 miles each way
Trail width: 10 feetThe Rail Grade is OPEN April 15th - November 10th
COST
There is NO FEE to ride the Oconto River Trail in Oconto County!
LOCATION MAP
River Trail Description
If you head out from the parking lot, you'll first encounter a llama farm right along the trail. They are fascinated with the horses, but some horses don't share that idea.
A bit further along is a long wooden bridge over the Little River. Beyond that is a two mile stretch thru a dense woods with no cross roads. You'll come to another parking lot, this is near the half-way point.
If you continue toward Oconto, the trail goes thru more heavily wooded areas mixed with some fields.
