The Florence County Snowmobile Club was established in the late 1960s by four men: Tony DeMuri, Paul McCraw, Elmer Washburn and Chuck Kinnear. In 2009 the snowmobile club combined with the Florence County ATV Club to become one club for both with the new name of Blue Ox Trail Riders. This system includes all of the trails in Florence County and are maintained by the Blue Ox Trail Riders. We are th
e only county in the state with one club that maintains all the trails. The club works hand in hand with Florence County, State of Wisconsin, Federal Government and private landowners in providing what we believe is one of the best trail systems in the state. The members of the club are all unpaid volunteers and are responsible for grooming, brushing, signing and re-routes as well as all maintenance on the grooming equipment. The Blue Ox Trail Riders owns and operates 2 groomers and 4 tractors which we use to maintain all of the snowmobile and ATV trails in Florence County. We have 4 trail coordinators, in Florence, Aurora, Tipler and Fence, that set up their own grooming schedules and responsible for their areas. This means that at any one time, there could be as many as 4 groomers on the trail, so please ride safely and watch out for the groomers! The volunteers work very hard to provide and maintain this trail system so please let them know that you appreciate their effort. There would not be any trails in Wisconsin if it was not for the volunteers, and they are essential to the continued success of riding snowmobiles/ATVs in the state. Also, about 50% of the trail system in Florence County crosses private landowner’s property. The Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, 5638 Forestry Dr, Florence, WI 54121, located at the intersection of US 2 and Hwy 101/70, offers free overnight parking in the lower lot. Drive safely and responsibly. If you are not member of a club, you should join one today. “United we Trail–Divided we Fail”. Follow us by liking Blue Ox Trail Riders on Facebook and on the web at www.blueoxtrailriders.org
