ATV trail riding in Pepin and neighboring Pierce County is the perfect blend of morning adventure and evening peace. Start your day with a gentle cruise through rolling fields, quiet woods, and ridge-top overlooks where the Mississippi River bluffs catch the early light. Wander into Pierce County’s winding backroads and forested stretches, letting the landscape set your pace. And when the sun begins to soften, head back to Billy’s Hideout—dust on the tires, stories in your pocket, and that easy contentment that comes from a day spent outside. Park, unwind, and let the stillness settle in. Out here, the trails don’t just take you somewhere—they bring you home.
🎯 Pepin County local routes
- Pepin County has a published map of ATV/UTV routes showing designated roads and townships. Pepin County ATV Routes
- Tips:
- Bring the route map (or download it)
- Confirm local signage: Some roads may require a permit or registration for your machine.
- Be ready for mixed terrain: rural roads, possibly logging tracks or two-tracks, not always wide “purpose built” ATV trails.
- Stay aware of townships: some areas may be closed or posted for private land or conservation.
- The county ordinance designates specific roads as legal ATV/UTV routes (not necessarily all off-trail or deep forest tracks). For example: County Road CC from Lost Creek Rd to Elberg Rd; County Road I in its entirety; etc. Pepin County Ordinance
Pierce County (adjacent county)
- Pierce County has an ATV route map (roads/trails) including portions that border Pepin County. Revize
- Could be useful for loop rides that begin in Pepin and extend into Pierce or vice versa.
- As always, check whether routes are trail or road-route, check for seasonal closures.
📌 Key Visitor Tip
- Permits & registration: Ensure your ATV/UTV is properly registered under Wisconsin law if required. See WI DNR for details..

There’s a lot to do in the surrounding communities, but we ended up spending most of our time at the cabin relaxing.
We’d come back in a heartbeat!
Jen
June 2023
Escape to Pepin!
at Billy’s Hideout

