Southern Wisconsin Guided Trail Rides

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Southern Wisconsin Guided Trail Rides "Non Competitive and Fun Riding"
Open to ATV, UTV (Max. Width 65") and Dirt Bikes
Kid Friendly The trail consists of a 15-25 mile loop on private property.

Have 2 locations at which I host events 3 or 4 times a year so that you can get out and ride your ATV, UTV, or Dirt Bike. The Hill Point location is 50 miles N-W of Madison and Middleton location is 10 miles West of Madison. These rides consist of guided groups broken down by skill level, so everyone can ride at their own ability. The Hill Point event normally happens in Spring/Summer (mid May to mid June) because it being hunted during fall and Middleton events happen in Fall (October) after crops are harvested. Hill Point location is totally different than Middleton location. Hill Point with lots of elevation changes and being roughly 75% in the woods is more technical riding and slower course. Versus Middleton 75% field riding on relatively flat terrain compared to Hill Point is a little less technical riding and faster course. Both rides have there points and people like both locations.

- Both location have single track sections for two wheel machines for people that want more technical dirt bike riding.
- At an additional cost, lunch is often offered by local group in Middleton.
- Events are limited to 100 machines. Call Dan for more information at (608) 445-8228 7am to 10pm. Sister event link that uses the same course after being conditioned by guided trail riders in Middleton is:

*** Southern Wisconsin Off Road Bicycles Rides ***

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10/13/2026

Forecast for this Saturday final event
for 2026 is looking perfect for riding!
SUNNY AND 57 DEGREES

Pre-register now so Lori can plan for food amount needed!
(Look at October 5 post for details to preregister.)

Like to add new smaller wood section before Saturday!
Anybody got some free time to volunteer to help make it happen?
(Call me at (608) 445-8228 7am to 10pm.)

Sorry about wind noise in video!Six-year-old Vince says "Thank You" for the opportunity to play with his dad and grandpa...
10/11/2026

Sorry about wind noise in video!

Six-year-old Vince says "Thank You" for the opportunity to play with his dad and grandpa for second year in a row! Three generations how cool is that?

Last opportunity to make memories in 2026 with “Southern Wisconsin Guided Trail Rides” is Saturday, October 17 weather permitting.

People that participated in past events, including, October 10 please leave a comment and photo (if possible)
to challenge people to sign up for final ride on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Side note:
Like to thank people that signed the card for for Lori as her husband Art passed away unexpectedly in January. She was very grateful and appreciative to receive it!

Confirmation ride is 100% a go for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Weather is going to be excellent. Still have room for mor...
10/10/2026

Confirmation ride is 100% a go for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Weather is going to be excellent.
Still have room for more machines!
Ride starts at 10 am can sign up until noon.

If coming after official start time text me at 608-445-8228 so we are aware you’re coming later. Name and number of people and machines needed in text.

Other details:
1) Please sign the card by sign up for Lori. Lori’s husband Art passed away unexpectedly in January 2026. Please make a note and include miles traveled to ride location, roughly.

Art and Lori have supported the ride from day one which is been 18 years and Lori has been coordinating the lunch on site for many years. Both very much appreciated.

2) Participating landowner is looking for some used riding boots and possibly chest protectors as their kids have recently started dirt biking ladies boots size 8 1/2 or men’s 7 1/2 and kids size 6.

3) Participating land owners have a few ATVs for sale.

2020 Yamaha grizzly 700
(details in photo)

2017 Polaris 110
(price 3000 roughly)

Both machines are in very nice condition if interested reach out to me at 608-445-8228.

10/09/2026

Trail marking almost done!
Saturday, October 10 going to be an awesome day to play off-road!

Still have room for more machines!

Details to pre-register are in Monday, October 5 post.

Full details are in the “event post”

10/08/2026

LAST CALL FOR:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
STILL HAVE ROOM FOR MORE MACHINES!
WEATHER IS GOING TO BE GREAT!
Look at October 5 post for information to pre-register.

10/07/2026

More work than most people realize to make this happen. Going to be a very busy week trying to make this happen.

Like to thank the people that have stepped up recently and in the past in regards to making this happen for others to enjoy. Definitely more work than one person can handle.

Could use some help the day of the event if interested reach out to me at 608-445-8228 7 AM to 10 PM.
1) Help with sign up.
2) Parking greeting people and directing how to park.
3) Willing to guide first lap. Must have ridden this event in the past so you know what to expect.

Annually Since 2009 (18th Year)Saturday, October 10 and 17, 2026FULL DETAILS ARE IN THE “EVENT POST”. **** Limited to 10...
10/05/2026

Annually Since 2009 (18th Year)
Saturday, October 10 and 17, 2026

FULL DETAILS ARE IN THE
“EVENT POST”.

**** Limited to 100 machines ****

To Pre-register:
Clicking attend on the event DOES NOT pre-register you for the ride but you will get reminder of up coming event!

You must E-mail Dan at)
[email protected]

Only pre-register if 90% sure you are coming this means guides, helpers and regulars with 1 to 9 information.
Easier for me if more than one person is coming together is to have one person do pre-registration.
1 ) full name/s
2 ) age/s
3 ) phone number of person doing pre-registration
4 ) type of machine/s driving (not model) or passenger/s
ATV
UTV (with width)
Dirt Bike
ADV Bike (over 500cc)
Mini Bike (Pull Start)
or if a passenger
5 ) Group riding Fast, Medium or Slow for ATVs and Dirt Bikes
Slow or Faster for UTVs (Want all UTVs in two groups if friends
are on ATVs or Dirt Bikes and want to ride together they must
ride with UTVs). If riding with others pick group appropriate for slowest rider.
Self guided (Last group) for ADV Bikes, Mini Bikes and Kids under 12 on own machine (with guardian) and late comers.
Groups does not have to stay together because of various
abilities.
6 ) "Have Signed" or "Not Signed"
A "Liability Release" form that was required at an organized event that you participated in?
IF "NOT SIGNED" MUST CALL DAN FOR MORE DETAILS!
(608) 445-8228 7am to 10pm
* ALL ADULTS MUST SIGN LIABILITY RELEASE DAY OF RIDE *
7 ) Roughly how long of drive to get to event.
8 ) Date of event your pre-registering for.
9 ) "New Rider" or "Past Rider" Riding with Southern Wisconsin Guided Trail Rides? If "New Rider" how did you find out about rides) friend, site/group or other if you remember?

Sample E-mail
1 ) Dave Jones
2 ) 50
3 ) (000) 000-0000
4) Dirt Bike
5 ) Medium Group
6 ) Have Signed
7 ) 1 1/2 Hours
8 ) July 4, 2023
9 ) New Rider - Craigslist (Madison, WI)

Payment due at sign-up day of event.

If plans change just keep me posted before 7am on Thursday, the week of the ride. After that time Full Payment is due if you cannot make the ride.
Make payment to Dan Fargen and mail to 7136 Highway K, Middleton, WI 53562. If payment is not received name/s will be banded from future rides.

10/04/2026

Pre-register now!
Final two rides for 2026!
Saturdays October 10 and 17!

09/13/2026

2026 Middleton fall dates:

Motorized Saturdays, October 10 and 17 back to back weekends weather permitting.

Bicycle ride Sunday, October 11 with the rain date of October 18.

Full details about fall rides can be found on “Past Event” from October 2025.

Will create 2026 event post soon when time permits.

“Follow” the page if you’re interested in staying in the loop of what’s happening with “Southern Wisconsin Guided Trail Rides” throughout the year.

 Have a few hours and want to help on trail preparation 💪 reach out to Dan at 608-445-8228 7 AM to 10 PM.

09/11/2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026. Middleton trail preparation has started!

30 days out!
Dates are:
“Saturdays, October 10 and 17 weather permitting”

Interested in helping reach out to me at 608-445-8228. Full day commitment not required.

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Middleton, WI

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