Northwest WI Trails & Outdoor Guide 2023

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Northwest Wisconsin is a mecca for recreational opportunities offering four seasons of fun. The history, culture and beauty of these counties are marvels that must be experienced, not just witnessed. A variety of trail activities including mountain biking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, motorcycling, birding, paddling – even downhill skiing – are plentiful. Northwest Wisconsin has an unbelievable variety of trail settings. Enjoy secluded trails in some of the most pristine wilderness areas in the Midwest. Travel road routes that run along Lake Superior’s sculpted shores, cross raging rivers, and follow winding river valleys.

This publication is made possible through funding provided by the NW-ITBEC Tourism Advisory Committee.

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ADVENTURE SPORTS & DOWNHILL SKIING in Northwest

CALLING ALL THRILL SEEKERS!

From easy to difficult, we’ve got the challenges and that adrenaline rush you seek. Year-round adventures are offered throughout Northwestern Wisconsin like rock climbing, skijoring, skydiving, and disc golf. Check out these amazing opportunities solo or bring the whole family!

13 Tjader Acres Disc Golf

BURNETT COUNTY

DOG SLED

1 Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Nestled in the wooded hills overlooking Lake Superior, Wolfsong offers dog sledding trips for all ages and abilities. Drive your own team or ride along with an experienced musher. Harness, hook-up, feed, and love the dogs!

DISC GOLF

2 Chetek Bulldog DGS

BARRON COUNTY

18 Hole | No Fee | Great course for beginners as well as advanced players. Even though some of the holes are short, there is still some challenge. Note: This is at a public high school. Please only play here after school hours, on weekends or holidays.

3 Cumberland Ball Fields

BARRON COUNTY

9 Hole | No Fee | Class rec style course around the ball fields.

4 Elk Lake Park

PRICE COUNTY

9 Hole | No Fee | PDGA Approved | Professional-quality chain baskets. Course is relatively flat, ranging from 210' to 378'.

5 Highbridge Hills

ASHLAND COUNTY

18 Hole & 22 Hole | Pay to Play | Highbridge Hills is the largest disc golf complex in the World! Host of the 2007 Disc Golf World Championships.

6 Lake Superior View Golf Course

BAYFIELD COUNTY

36 Hole | Pay to Play | Two 18-hole courses; one is more casual through wooded trails and the other is a more challenging course for experienced players. Practice hoops on the driving range. Course map and layout on the UDisc App.

7 Leinenkugel’s Disc Golf Course

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

6 Hole & 18 Hole | No Fee | Located at Casper Park in Chippewa Falls, this brand new course is both challenging and fun & has two options, 18 holes and 6 hole that is fully ADA accessible.

8 Namekagon National Disc Golf Course

WASHBURN COUNTY

9 Hole & 23 Hole | Pay to Play | Enjoy a scenic championship disc golf course at Heartwood Resort. Holes wind through to beautiful northwoods. Disc rentals & parking are available through the main lodge.

9 North Park

POLK COUNTY

Over 5 acres of land located along Highway 46. The sports section of the park features a large open field that can be used for many different activities. The park has a baseball backstop, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, and a basketball court. It also has 2 lighted tennis courts and the only skate park in Amery.

10 Riegel Park

POLK COUNTY

9 Hole | No Fee | The nine fairway course is just east of Jerusalem Road along the Interlink bike path in St. Croix Falls. Four fairways in the woods lead to a rustic bridge, and then to prairie. Repurposed materials have been generously used for the project.

11 Spooner Disc Golf Course

WASHBURN COUNTY

9 Hole | No Fee | Located on the grounds of the Spooner High School, near Spooner City Park this course winds through a variety of wooded areas. Free disc rentals are available for play at this course at the Washburn County Visitor Center.

12 Superior Municipal Forest

DOUGLAS COUNTY

9 Hole | No Fee | The course was constructed by the local disc golf association and brings you through the municipal forest that also houses hiking, biking, and ski trails as well as a dog park.

18 Hole | Pay to Play | Tightly wooded course in the north woods of Wisconsin. Made by a Disc Golfer, for the Disc Golfer. Donation to play is suggested for course maintenance; bring your own equipment, parking.

14 UW-Barron County

BARRON COUNTY

18 Hole | No Fee | The front 9 is fairly long (3348') and open, running on the edges of the prairie. The back 9 is shorter and requires more accuracy, finishing along the Red Cedar River behind campus.

ROCK CLIMBING

15 Christie Mountain

RUSK COUNTY

Natural rock wall on Christie Mountain, featuring 4 different climbs. Indoor climbing wall for practice and instruction. Trained instructors. For children and adults.

16 Interstate Park

POLK COUNTY

Rock climbing is allowed in areas not closed to public use. No special permit is required. Designated hiking trails and walkways must remain free of ropes and other climbing equipment.

SKIJORING

12 Superior Municipal Forest

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Trail Length: Orange Trail 7.4 km | This scenic trail takes you around the scenic Chase’s Point in the Superior Municipal Forest. Portions of the trail are shared by the multi-use blue trail. Skijorers may also use the Millenium Trail to connect to the parking lots.

17 Birkie Ridge Skijor Loop

SAWYER COUNTY

Trail Length: 2 km | The skijor loop is located at the Birkie Ridge trailhead on Seeley Fire Lane, 12 miles north of Hayward (2 miles north of Seeley) off Highway 63. The loop winds around a wideopen field at the base of Birkie Ridge. It is flat and fast.

Bayfield County Tourism

18 High Point Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Trail Length: 9 miles/14 km | Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult | Bordered by hardwood and hemlock trees, this single track trail at Wisconsin’s highest natural point traverses rolling terrain with steep hills.

19 Holy Cross Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Trail Length: 6 miles/9.6 km. Scenic, wide twin track trail, moderately hilly with a variety of forest types and a small lake.

20 Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Trail Length: Sugar Bush 6 km | Jolly Long Loop 4 km | Birch Hill Trail Length 3 km | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate | The Sugar Bush trail offers fairly level terrain out to the Nourse Sugarbush State Natural Area, a beautiful stand of old growth maple & hemlock. Jolly Long Loop & Birch Hill are also a part of the skijoring system.

21 Timberland Hills

BARRON COUNTY

Trail Length: 30 km | This trail system is situated on 2,400 wooded acres & is ideally suited for skiings. From gentle rolling terrain to the screaming hills of “The Ridge Run” & the “Outer Loop”, these trails offer fun and excitement for the beginners to the expert. Trails are groomed for both classic and skating, & also offer groomed options for snowshoeing, skijoring, & fat biking.

22 Timm’s Hill National Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Trail Length: 10 miles/16.1 km. Scenic trail following the path of a c.1885 tote road, a supply route for logging camps. It connects the High Point Trail to the Ice Age Trail. Moderate/Difficult.

SKYDIVING

23 Skydive Wissota

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Offering the best instructors, equipment, and a great clubhouse and drop zone with plenty of amenities. Take in beautiful views of Lake Wissota and the surrounding area. A fantastic adventure you’ll remember your whole life.

ZIP LINING 24 Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park

POLK COUNTY

Trollhaugen’s Adventure Park is a 112 element aerial challenge course and a guided 6 zip line tour. The park provides the thrill of playing on a giant, floating playground - climbing trees, hanging from tires, and swinging on ropes.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

DOWNHILL SKIING

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

With five different mountains to choose from you won’t be disappointed. There are drops as high as 310 feet and plenty of runs that are also great for snowboarding and tubing.

15 Christie Mountain RUSK

COUNTY

Length: 30 runs | Fee/Pass: Yes | Ski, snowboard, and snow tubing. 23 lighted runs with 4 terrain parks, rentals, full service bar and food. Ski patrol and instructors on site.

20 Mt. Ashwabay BAYFIELD

COUNTY

Length: 11 runs | Fee/Pass: Yes | Chairlift and rope-tow, 317 foot vertical drop. Longest run is 1,500 feet with a skiable area of 65 acres. Small terrain park.

24 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area

POLK COUNTY

Length: 23 runs and 4 terrain parks | Fee/Pass: Yes | Alpine skiing on 23 runs, also cross-county skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, rentals, full service bar and food. Ski patrol and instructors on site. Full service ski and board shop for gear and tune ups.

25 Mont du Lac Recreation Area DOUGLAS

COUNTY

Length: 12 Runs | Fee/Pass: Yes | Mont du Lac’s 310 foot vertical drop will provide an exhilarating rush for all. Beginner, Intermediate and Expert runs available.

26 Whitecap Mountain IRON COUNTY

Length: 43 runs | Fee/Pass: Yes | Whitecap Mountain is in the heart of Big Snow Country offering 200 inches of snow annually with views of Lake Superior and the Penokee Range.

BICYCLING, MTN. BIKING & FAT BIKING in Northwest Wisconsin

BICYCLE ENTHUSIASTS

have a wide selection of riding options including paved and unpaved trails where you can enjoy a leisurely spin or a cardio pumping work out! Bikers also have plenty of trail difficulty levels to choose from. Bring the kids along for a relaxed ride on a paved trail or push yourself to the next level with a mountain bike ride. Whichever you choose, biking is a great way to enjoy nature and stay active!

Challenge yourself with a wide range of exhilarating mountain bike and fat bike trails! From singletrack to multi-track, there are plenty of trails to test your endurance with burning climbs and screaming descents.

BICYCLING

1 Around the Horn Loop

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 49.8 Miles | Type: Paved Roads | Difficulty: Moderate |

Fee/Pass: No | Very scenic with spectacular views of Lake Superior. Services available in towns along the route. Roads good to excellent; paved shoulder along most of the route with gently rolling to very hilly stretches.

2 Barron County Roads

BARRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Paved/Unpaved Roads | Difficulty: Moderate |

Fee/Pass: No | 600 miles of mapped routes on maily low traffic, scenic roads throughout Barron County and surrounding counties.

3 Big Falls County Park & Campground Tour

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 20 Miles | Type: Paved Roads | Difficulty: Easy |

Fee/Pass: No | From Kennan go south on County N to Big Falls Roads. A park/campground near the Jump River. Hike to view the river cascade over granite boulders.

4 Burnett County Roads

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: Vaires | Type: Paved/Unpaved Roads | Difficulty: Varies |

Fee/Pass: No | Push yourself up hills on County Rd B for a moderate ride. Stop and relax at Clover Meadow Winery on Thompson Rd. Restaurants, lakes, rivers, forests, and vistas.

5 City of Hayward Bike Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: One Way 6.6 Miles | Type: Paved Path | Difficulty: Easy |

Fee/Pass: No | This paved path is flat to slightly sloped, it is separated from traffic and has safety signals at road crossings. Parking at Hayward Wesleyan Church, Walmart, National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, Hayward H.S., Sevenwinds Casino & Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library.

6 Drummond-Iron River Loop

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 47.6 Miles | Type: Paved Roads | Difficulty: Moderate/ Difficult | Fee/Pass: No | Great variety of scenery - woods, vistas, lakes, hills & straightaways. Food & service in Iron River & Drummond; food in Delta. Roads are good to excellent; traffic is low to moderate.

7 Duncan Creek Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Type: Paved | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No Paved loop through Chippewa Falls ideal for biking and in-line skating. This trail connects to the Old Abe State Trails northeast of County Highway I. Portions of this trail are shared with motor vehicle traffic.

8 Gandy Dancer Trail

BURNETT & POLK COUNTY

Length: 21 Miles (Burnett) 28 Miles (Polk) | Type: Crushed Limestone/Dirt | Difficulty Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | Former railroad bed with bridge trestles, scenic vistas, lakes, rivers, forests and wildlife. Restaurants, lodging, retail, and services available along the trail. The Polk County section starts at the Polk County Information Center, 98 miles between St. Croix Falls and Superior. 47 miles from St. Croix Falls to Danbury is surfaced with crushed limestone and is a state recreational trail. Bikers 16 & older need a bike pass or DNR patron license.

9 Highpoint/Rustic Road

Tour #62

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 20 Miles | Type: Paved Road | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | From Ogema take Highway 86 east over rolling hills, turn south on County C to Rustic Road 62 leading to Timm’s Hill County Park, home of Wisconsin’s highest geographical point.

10 Lake Owen Loop

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 20 Miles | Type: Paved Road | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate |

Fee/Pass: No | Beautiful winding route through the ChequamegonNicolet National Forest near Lake Owen. Food and services in Drummond. Roads good to excellent, traffic low. Rolling hills and straightaways.

11 Mercer Bike Trails

IRON COUNTY

Length: 7.2 Miles | Type: Paved | Fee/Pass: No | Connected to the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail System for a total of 52 miles.

12 Millennium Trail

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 1.6 Miles | Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | 10 foot wide paved trail that meanders through the Superior Municipal Forest.

13 Old Abe State Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 31 Miles | Type: Paved | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | New connection through Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie to Chippewa River State Trail. This old railroad grade has been developed into a trail for bicyclists, snowmobilers, hikers, horseback riders and in-line skaters.

14 Osaugie Trail

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 5.2 Miles | Type: Paved, Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No | Asphalt paved trail along Superior Bay towards the Intersection of Hwy 2/53 to Moccasin Mike Road.

15 Rice Lake Trail System

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 9.5 Miles | Type: Pave & Off Road | Fee/Pass: No Miles of paved & off road trails with benches, picnic tables, pavilion and gazebo for shad & protection in inclement weather. Seasonal restrooms available at select locations.

16

Riverview Reserve

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 2.5 Miles | Type: Paved & Unpaved | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No | Paved and unpaved trails criss cross through the Reserve and provide great viewing opportunities of the Xcel Energy Dam. This trail connects to Duncan Creek Parkway Trail and the Old Abe State Trail.

17 Rusk County Roads

RUSK COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Paved Roads | Fee/Pass: No | A variety of loops or out and back routes ranging from a couple miles to 20 miles. Including the popular Dam and PIG routes. All on paved roads.

18 Sawyer County Roads

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Paved & Unpaved | Difficulty: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | The county roads of Sawyer County offer road-bicycle enthusiasts a scenic tour of the Hayward Lakes Area. A map of the routes is available at HaywardLakes.com or in the Hayward Visitor Center.

19 St. Croix Falls Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: 6.8 Miles | Type: Single Track | Fee/Pass: No | City of Trails, biking & hiking trails within scenic, hilly city limits. A variety of riding & landscaped to experience on this 6-mile loop. The trails are fast, flowy and tight, twisty single track using rocks left behind by the last glacier that formed the beautiful St. Croix River.

20 Stower Seven Lakes Trail POLK COUNTY

Length: 14 Miles | Type: Unpaved | Fee/Pass: Yes | Built on a former railroad corridor, the trail begins in Amery and travels through the communities of Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye, ending about one mile from Dresser at 90th Avenue. The trail passes through maple and oak forests, wetlands, prairies and farmlands and past seven picturesque lakes.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

21 The Ashland Waterfront Trail

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 10 Mile Loop | Fee/Pass: Yes | Parking at all waterfront beaches & parks. Paved walking, running, and biking trail, along Ashland's lakefront from east to west and through the city via the underpass of Highway 2 that joins the trail with the historic downtown area.

22 Washburn County Roads

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Paved/Unpaved | Difficulty: Varies |

Fee/Pass: No | The county roads of Washburn County offer road bicycle enthusiasts a scenic tour of the area. A guided map is available at the visitor center.

23 Wisconsin Concrete Park Tour

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 27 Miles | Type: Paved Road | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No | Loop route along lightly-traveled, paved roads through scenic forest and panoramic farmland in central Price County. Begins at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, an outdoor sculpture museum.

BICYCLING, MTN. BIKING & FAT BIKING in Northwest Wisconsin

33 Hatchery Creek Trailhead

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 8.9 Miles Round Trip | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | This round trip to Mosquito Brook Trailhead and back has 1, 2, 4, 6, & 7 mile cut-offs. The CAMBA Hatchery Creek Trail is 100% rolling single-track through glaciated forest terrain. Includes segments for all riders from the beginner to the seasoned rider. Bike park with small pump track and skill park located at the Trailhead also. Parallel is a 30 foot wide grass trail with a worn-in single track.

34 Hickory Ridge Recreation Area

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 11 Miles | Type: Single Track | Difficulty: Intermediate/Expert | Fee/Pass: Yes | This off-road mountain biking trail is 11 miles in length and winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest and consists of 3 challenging loops and 4 trails.

35 Holy Cross Trail

PRICE COUNTY

MOUNTAIN BIKING

8 Gandy Dancer Trail

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 21 Miles (Burnett) 98 Miles Total | Type: Crushed

Limestone/Dirt | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | Former railroad bed. Bridge trestles, scenic vistas, lakes, rivers, forests, wildlife. Restaurants, lodging, retail, and services available.

24 Big Island Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 6.5 Miles | Difficulty: Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No

Explore Big Island on the Turtle Flowage. This trail has rolling terrain and is intermediate in difficulty through wooded areas. It is maintained annually for Mountain Biking.

25 Blue Hills Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Type: Wooded/Grass/Untracked | Difficulty: Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | The west side of the Blue Hills Trails system provides suitable terrain for off-roading biking. About 5 miles total on this side of the system. Donations are appreciated.

26 Burnett County Trails

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Dirt/Grass/Unpaved Roads | Difficulty: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | Any non-motorized trails including scenic county forest land, enchanting woods trails, logging trails, fire lanes, etc.

27 CAMBA Trails – Drummond

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 1.9 Miles-18.2 Miles | Type: Gravel/Paved/Two-Track |

Difficulty: Easy | 2 trailheads accessing 8 different trails ranging in length from 1.9 miles to 18.2 miles. Forest, wildflowers, lakes and wildlife. Some gravel, some paved, some two-track.

28 CAMBA Trails –Mt. Ashwabay

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 7 Miles | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Moderate to Advance | There are approximately seven miles of constructed single-track on Mt Ashwabay with hills and tight turns.

29 CAMBA Trails – Namakagon

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Single & Two Track | Difficulty: Easy/ Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | Some Trailhead Parking Fees Incredible riding, easy two-track and hilly single-track, with accesses to the Rock Lake Non-motorized Area with extensive single-track and IMBA Epic Route.

30 Copper Falls Mountain Bike Trails

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Grass | Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | Fee/Pass: No | Copper Falls has two one-way mountain bike trails.

31 Deadhorse Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 4.6 Miles | Difficulty: Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | This is located in a Ruffed Grouse Management Area with interpretive signs on management practices. Maintained for mountain biking.

32 Gravel Pit Road Trailhead

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 7.2 Miles to OO; 5 Miles to Mosquito Brook | Type: SingleTrack | Difficulty: Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | The CAMBA Makwa Trail is 100% single-track; twisting, climbing, rolling single track. Parallel is a 30 foot wide grass trail with a worn-in single track.

Length: 6 Miles/9.6 km | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced Fee/Pass: No | This well-marked, twintrack, forested trail has a grass surface and offers moderately hilly and rolling terrain through a variety of timber types.

36 Mont du Lac

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 5+ miles | Type: Single track loops | Fee/Pass: Yes Various single-track mountain bike courses consisting of leg burning climbs and screaming descents. Enjoy gorgeous views of Jay Cook State Park and St. Louis River Valley. Trail Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced.

37 Mosquito Brook Trailhead

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 8.9 Miles | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Easy/ Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | 8.9 miles round trip to Hatchery Creek Trailhead with available shortcut turnarounds, 5 miles to Gravel Pit Road Trailhead. To the south is the CAMBA Hatchery Creek Trail, to the north is the CAMBA Makwa Trail, both are 100% rolling single-track through glaciated forest terrain. Out & back rides to Gravel Pit Road and beyond as far as you want to ride. Includes segments for all riders, from beginners to seasoned riders.

38 Phillips School Forest Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.5 Miles/5.6 km | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Easy/Difficult | Fee/Pass: No | A scenic trail winding through a diverse forest and open meadow consisting of 5 loops ranging from gently rolling to steep hills offering options for every skill level.

39 Pipestone Quarry

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Type: Single-Track | Fee/Pass: No | Pipestone Quarry is a new trail system being developed in the beautiful Blue Hills of Wisconsin. Existing trails include over 5 miles of single-track built from old logging roads wandering up and down the beautiful rocky hills.

40 Pokegama Trail

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 6 Miles | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Intermediate |

Fee/Pass: No | Obstacle-ridden trail in the Superior Municipal Forest.

41 Silver Creek Trails

BARRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Intermediate |

Fee/Pass: No | Silver Creek Trails are hand built primitive style single-track. There are fast & flowy sections with some long heart pumping clubs and technical features. Trails are also located only a half mile from a full service bicycle shop & camping. There are no closed hours, but trail etiquette is encouraged, especially during hunting season & winter use. The trails do not close for weather, in any form. These are primitive & rugged with rocks and roots. Come out & ride any time of the year!

42 Sisters Farm Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 7 Miles | Type: Single & Multi-Track | Difficulty: Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | Enjoy single & multi-track trails on a variety of terrain.

43 Spooner City Park Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 6 Miles | Type: Single & Double-Track | Difficulty: Varies |

Fee/Pass: No | Multiple loops. Offers miles of twisting single-track that features bridges, log piles, steep climbs and descents. One section is coined the “Fastest 2 Minutes” where riders will wind down hills for close to two minutes.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

44 Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 19 Miles | Type: Single & Double-Track | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No | A combination of single-track, double-track, portions of snowmobile/ATV trails and gravel roads provide for a wide variety of riding skills and experiences. The trail utilizes thousands of acres of Washburn County forest land.

45 Wild Rivers Trails BARRON, DOUGLAS & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length: 104 Total Miles | Type: Gravel/Former Railroad Grade | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No | A well maintained, highway-grade compacted gravel and railroad ballast trail that stretches into 3 counties. The trail is rich in natural resources and wildlife habitat. Trail Difficulty: Easy. Trail Type: Gravel former railroad grade.

46 Wilson Hills Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 5.5 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No This is a favorite among mountain bikers with 5.5 miles of maintained trails.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

47 Wintergreen Trail PRICE COUNTY

Length: 7.15 Miles/11.5 km | Type: Twin-Track, Wide | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: Yes, Parking Fee | A wide, twin-track trail featuring rolling terrain that passes through a diverse forest of pine, aspen, birch, balsam fir, and northern hardwoods.

FAT BIKING 4 Burnett County Roads BURNETT COUNTY

Length: Varies | Difficulty: Vaires | Groomed: No | Fee/Pass: No Enjoy an easy ride through Crex Meadows Wildlife Area beginning at the rest area on North Refuge Rd or challenge yourself with hills on County Rd B. Winery on Thompson Rd., restaurants, lakes, rivers, forests.

Washburn County Tourism

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41 Silver Creek Trails

BARRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Type: Single-Track | Difficulty: Intermediate |Fee/Pass: No | Silver Creek Trails are hand built primitive style single track. There are fast & flowy sections with some long heart pumping climbs and technical features. Trails are also located only a half mile from a full service bicycle shop & camping. These are primitive & rugged with rocks and roots.

42 Sisters Farm Trail

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 6.5 Miles/10 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Groomed: Yes | Fee: No, Donation | Rolling terrain and passing through forest, wetland and open area. By the Flambeau River, just outside the City of Ladysmith.

43 Spooner City Park Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 4 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Groomed: No | Fee/Pass: No | A local favorite, the trail offers four miles of fat bike trails located right in the city limits.

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52 Riverview Trail

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 1.5 Miles/2.5 km | Difficulty: Easy | Groomed: No |

Fee/Pass: No | Rolling terrain on the banks of the Flambeau River in the City of Ladysmith.

53 Seeley Pass, OO Trailhead

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 12 Miles, each way | Difficulty: Intermediate | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No | Two-way out & back CAMBA singletrack. Moderately technical with a significant amount of climbing with opportunities to bail out with easier routes. Summer & winter riding on this trail.

54 Solberg Lake

Squaw

Creek Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.4 Miles/5.4 km | Difficulty: Easy | Groomed: Yes |

Fee/Pass: No | The trail is very scenic and passes through both pine and aspen timber with gently rolling terrain; it is perfect for beginners.

17 Rusk County Forest Roads

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 25 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Groomed: No, but Plowed | Fee/Pass: No | Rusk County Forest Roads provide a fun fat tire bike experience. Gravel grind in the great forest in the summer months, enjoy the colorful canopy in the fall, and a wonderland in the wintertime.

28 Mt. Ashwabay Recreation

Area

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 4.5 Miles | Difficulty: Intermediate | Groomed: Yes |

Fee/Pass No

34 Hickory Ridge Recreation

Area

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 11 Miles | Difficulty: Intermediate/Expert | Type: SingleTrack | Fee/Pass: No | This off-road mountain biking trail is 11 miles in length and winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest and consists of 3 challenging loops and 4 trails.

38 Phillips School Forest Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Difficulty: Intermediate/Advance | Groomed: Yes |

Fee/Pass: No | This fairly narrow trail winds through a scenic forest with hills and valleys.

39 Pipestone Quarry

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles+ | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Single-Track | Fee/Pass: No | Pipestone Quarry is a new trail system being developed in the beautiful Blue Hills of Wisconsin. Existing trails include over 5 miles of single track built from old logging roads wandering up and down the beautiful rocky hills.

44 Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 11 Miles | Difficulty: Moderate | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No | Groomed fat bike trail offers an incredible winter riding experience in a vast parcel of county forest land.

47 Wintergreen Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 7.15 Miles/11.5 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No | Hilly, rolling terrain and passing through a diverse forest. Warming hut with a fireplace at the trailhead and an open shelter just west of the intersection of Loops B and C.

48 Big Fat Loop & Easy Rider, OO Trailhead

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 14 Miles (BFL) & 2.5 Mile Easy Rider Loop | Difficulty: Intermediate/Easy | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No BFL is a two-way mixed loop: single-track, double-track, snowmobile trails, & road. Winter-only CAMBA groomed trail linking Makwa & Seeley Pass to the Seeley Hills Trails. Moderately technical with some climbing. Easy Rider is a wider beginner loop with virtually no hills and shared with skiers.

49 Hayward Area Memorial Hospital Gateway Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 5.5 Miles | Difficulty: Easy | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No A CAMBA trail that is the perfect entry-level, wide, open and flowing one-way trail - fun for all ages and levels of ability. Access is through the Hayward Hospital parking lot.

50 Hurley Eagle Bluff

IRON COUNTY

Length: 2 Miles | Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: No

51 Lincoln Community Forest

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Groomed: Yes |

Fee/Pass: No

55 Timberland Hills

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 30 km | Groomed: Yes | Fee/Pass: No | This trail system is situated on 2,400 wooded acres & is ideally suited for skiings. From gentle rolling terrain to the screaming hills of “The Ridge Run” & the “Outer Loop”, these trails offer fun and excitement for the beginners to the expert. Trails are groomed for both classic and skating, & also offer groomed options for snowshoeing, skijoring, & fat biking.

56 Woolly Mountain Bike Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: Varies | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate| Fee/Pass: No

Six trails of varying difficulty, distances and landscapes. Two types of ride maps available depending on the season, winter and summer.

HUNTING & FISHING

Northwest Wisconsin is a premier fishing destination for both competitive anglers and for the family just looking to get out and enjoy the water. Thousands of incredible fishing lakes decorate the landscape and the region offers great Northwood’s lodging, dining, and amenities.

Game fish are abundant in Northwest Wisconsin making it the perfect place for anglers to get out and enjoy some time on the area lakes. The many inland lakes are known for walleye, panfish, bass, northern pike and even the famous Musky. Be sure to check out Lake Superior for salmon and lake trout. Guide service is available on Lake Superior as well as on most inland lakes and rivers.

A variety of resources are available for you to start planning your next fishing adventure to Northwest Wisconsin. Visit www.northwestwisconsin.com for up-to-date fishing reports, lake maps and information on licenses, regulations and fish species.

Northwest Wisconsin is a popular vacation destination for hunting enthusiasts. Thousands of acres of public land are available for outdoor recreation. Wildlife is abundant in Northwest Wisconsin making it the perfect place for hunters to enjoy the great outdoors. Ruffed grouse, wild turkey, black bear, white-tailed deer and other species provide great hunting opportunities.

A variety of resources are available for you to start planning your next hunting trip to Northwest Wisconsin. Visit www.northwestwisconsin.com for information and season dates.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

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HIKING & BIRDING in Northwest Wisconsin

COME EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS

and remember to bring along your binoculars and camera while you are hiking one of the many trails throughout Northwest Wisconsin. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. These outdoor trails provide tremendous opportunities to discover the wildlife that inhabits the surrounding areas like white-tailed deer, black bear, timber wolves, beaver, fox, raccoons, rabbits, and countless species of birds. With so many places to explore, you’ll never run out of things to see.

1 Big Bay State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 9 Miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | Hiking trails take you through varied habitat. The trail goes through a northern forest of red and white pines on the Big Bay Sand Spit. Lagoon Ridge trail is a 2.6 mile trail. Bay View trail is a 1/3 mile trail.

2 Blue Hills Trails RUSK

COUNTY

Length: 20 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | A total of 20 miles of trail in the Blue Hills provide a variety of loops with varying terrain and elevation. Through wetlands and hardwood stands, the trail system is mowed. Donations are appreciated.

3 Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 23 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | This trail runs from the Interpretive Center in New Auburn to Burnet Island State Park in Cornell. No motorized vehicles, horses or mountain bikes are allowed off public roads in the Reserve. Trails vary in difficulty.

4 Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 24 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Loop trails, out-and-back trails. Spring and fall, guided birding tours available; restrooms at Education Center and rest area; sedge marsh, flowages, shrub, forest, many observation areas.

5 D.D. Kennedy County Park

POLK COUNTY

A 106-acre preserve along the Balsam Branch flows through central Polk County. A prairie restoration area features native grasses and wildflowers. Park includes a dam, millpond, and well-maintained trails. It provides a variety of habitat for a good mix of birds.

6 Duncan Creek Parkway Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | A five mile paved loop through Chippewa Falls is ideal for walking, biking and in-line skating. This trail connects to the Old Abe State Trail NE of County Hwy I. Portions of this trail are shared with motor vehicle traffic.

7 Forest Lodge Nature Trail

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 1.5-2 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No Maintained cooperatively by the USDA Forest Service and the Cable Natural History Museum, this is one of the best interpretive trails in northern Wisconsin. Begins in a field and then leads you through the woods.

8 Gandy Dancer Trail

BURNETT COUNTY

21 Miles in Burnett Co. (98 Mi Total) | Fee/Pass Required: Yes Crushed limestone. Former railroad bed. Bridge trestles, scenic vistas, lakes, rivers, forests, wildlife. Passes through Siren, Webster, and Danbury. Restaurants, lodging, retail, and services available.

9 Governor Knowles State Forest

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 18.5 Miles, Multiple Loops | Fee/Pass: No | Sioux Portage Trail (10 miles) - Primitive camping along trail. Scenic wilderness, wooded, along river and bluffs. Kohler Peet Trail (6 miles) - outand-back trail. Scenic wilderness, wooded, along river and bluffs.

10 Hatchery Creek County Park

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 3 Miles+ | Fee/Pass: No for County Park Trails

With access to 30 miles of Birkie Trail and 30+ miles of CAMBA bike trail. Pavilion, pit toilets at lower parking lot. The County Park & Birkie trails are wide, grassy, and hilly. Dogs are welcome on leashes, except when trails are groomed for skiing. The CAMBA trails are dirt single-track and hilly; dogs are not allowed. No fee for County Park trails; passes for Birkie and CAMBA trails are available at birkie.com & cambatrails.org. Located two miles east of Hayward on 77.

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11 Hayward Area Memorial Hospital Trails

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 11 Total Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Six miles of narrow, dirt singletrack bike trails, seven miles of wide, grassy skiing/hiking trails; four miles of narrow snowshoeing/hiking trails. Mostly flat with some rolling terrain; mixed with hardwoods and pines; frequent lake views. Dogs allowed on ski trails if leashed, unless trails are groomed for skiing. No dogs on bike trails. Access the bike trails from the Essentia Clinic parking lot on Hwy 77; access the snowshoe and ski trails from the gravel parking lot on Hospital Road. Hikers who use CAMBA bike trails are encouraged to buy a trail pass at cambatrails.org

12 Historic Old Bayfield Road

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 2.25 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | The trail travels eastward down a hill past some old copper mine sites, and then climbs a scenic ridge to pass near the Clevedon fire tower. The trail then continues south and loops back to the parking lot.

13 Holy Cross Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 6 miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. Fee/Pass: No | Features rolling terrain and a loop that surrounds a small lake. The trail is mowed periodically and is used by Ruffed Grouse hunters beginning in mid-September.

14 Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 7 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No Hunt Hill is a nature reserve with abundant wildlife, beautiful hiking trails, lakes, meadows and more. The center also provides educational programming on a variety of topics throughout the year. A nature playscape is also available for the kids!

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15 Ice Age National Scenic Trail BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, POLK & WASHBURN COUNTY

Fee/Pass: No | The St. Croix River valley that hikers use on this segment was formed when the glacial lobe in the area retreated. Access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s western terminus is via Interstate State Park’s Pothole Trail, a loop trail that was built after the park was created in 1900 and is one of the oldest Wisconsin recreational footpaths.

16 Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Hemlock & Blue Hills

RUSK COUNTY

Length: Multiple Segments | Fee/Pass: No | Segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail can be found in the Blue Hills of Northwestern Rusk County.

17 Interstate State Park

POLK COUNTY

Fee/Pass: Yes | Wisconsin’s oldest state park with campsites, showers, and a nature center. Habitat types include upland and lowland forest and a number of wetlands and encircles Lake O’ Dalles. A Bald Eagle nest and Great Blue Heron rookery are within park limits.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

18 Lake Wissota State Park CHIPPEWA

COUNTY

Length: 17.4 Miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | Hikers will enjoy trails within the park. Among the park's most scenic trails is the 1-mile self guided Beaver Meadow Nature Trail. A trail overlook allows visitors to view the environment and wildlife found in a beaver pond.

19 MECCA Trail IRON COUNTY

Length: 18 km | Fee/Pass: No, Donations Appreciated | The trails traverse rolling terrain with loops totaling 18 km. The trail is also excellent for biking and passes through a variety of wooded terrain.

20 North Country National Scenic Trail ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, DOUGLAS & IRON COUNTIES

Length: 211 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Part of the 4,600 miles that stretches from North Dakota to Vermont, the longest hiking path in the US. Access from trailheads in the Superior, Solon Springs, Brule, Iron River, Drummond, Grand View, Mellen, and Upson areas. Camping available.

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21

Reclaimed Flambeau Mine & Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 4 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Includes upland, forested, wetland, and prairie habitats, along the banks of the Flambeau River. A prime bird watching area. 4 miles of walking trails and 10 miles of equestrian trail can be hiked on site.

22 Silver Creek Trails

BARRON COUNTY

Trail Length: | Fee/Pass | Silver Creek Trails are located on the 1200 acre, non-motorized, Barron County Forest. It’s a great trail system for hiking & snowshoeing. The forest also has two Class 2 Trout Streams to fishing & the hunting is plentiful.

23 Solberg Lake

Squaw Creek Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.4 Miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No

This loop trail passes through both pine and aspen timber along rolling hills. It is used for Ruffed Grouse hunting beginning in midSeptember.

24 St. Peter’s Dome

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 3.6 Miles, Roundtrip | Fee/Pass: No | 1,565 foot granite outcrop on the western edge of the Penokee Range. The trail forks from the path to Morgan Falls. From the overlook you can see Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle Islands.

25 Timm’s Hill National Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 10 Miles | Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult | Fee/Pass: No

A point-to-point, non-motorized trail, connecting the Ice Age Trail to Timm’s Hill, elevation 1951.5 feet, Wisconsin’s highest natural point.

26 Town of Hayward

Recreational Forest

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 7 Total Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Four miles of wide, grassy skiing/hiking trails; three miles of narrower snowshoeing/hiking trails. Rolling hills. Features include two meadows, a pond/marsh, a pavilion, a pit toilet, and several strategically-placed benches. Dogs are welcome on leashes, except when trails are groomed for skiing. Located two miles west of Hayward on County Hill Road.

27 Turtle Flambeau Flowage Area Trails

IRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Multiple miles of back roads and trails meander through deep forests for the use of hiking, biking, snowshoeing and much more. Come experience the Big Island Trails. Deadhorse Trail, Hidden River Nature Trail, MECCA Trails, and Wilson Hill Trail.

28 Totogatic Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 5 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | This scenic, remote hiking trail offers multiple loops. Located just off of Highway 53, it's the perfect spot to stretch your legs.

29 Trego Nature Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 2.8 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Nestled along the Namekagon River, the trail is located within the St. Croix National Park System. This trail is free to hike and follows a portion of the scenic river way. The trail offers incredible wildlife viewing. Dogs are welcome on a leash. Parking and restrooms are available.

30 Tuscobia State Trail

BARRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | A mix of history and scenic beauty, the Tuscobia State Trail is a 74-mile abandoned railroad grade that begins in Barron County near Rice Lake. Trailhead north of Rice Lake on Hwy SS and goes 74 miles to Park Falls.

31 Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Trail Length: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center offers a 5-story observation tower where migrating hawks and other birds can be viewed. The center offers a boardwalk that is handicap accessible and under one mile. The Aldo Leopold Trail is a 1 mile trail and many species of warblers can be seen.

32 Wisconsin Point

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 3 Miles/4.8 km | Fee/Pass: No | The Point contains stands of old growth pine, beach dune communities and marsh open water habitats creating one of the best migratory bird areas in May and September at this intersection of marsh, lake and woodland.

33 York Park

POLK COUNTY

The park offers 40 acres of urban, mixed hardwood forest on a hilly site, boggy wetland, and a quarter mile of undeveloped lake shores. Three miles of graveled trails and a viewing platform. A variety of birds can be seen in the forest and on the lake.

ATVING, UTVING & SNOWMOBILING

WITH OVER 1,000 MILES OF ATV TRAILS

maintained by local ATV clubs and trail managers, Northwest Wisconsin boasts some of the most enjoyable ATV riding in the Midwest. Many of the counties allow UTV’s and Off-road Motorcycles on specific trails during certain times of the year. Along the trail system riders will find easy access to businesses ready to cater to their lodging, dining, fuel and other needs. Unique riding opportunities in the region include a 30-acre Intensive Use Area (ATV Playground) located on the Cattail Trail in Barron County, the Washburn County “ATV Scenic Tour” which features over 35 points of interest and interpretive signage traversing over 100 miles of trail and the Flambeau Trail System, located in Price County on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, which features 7 scenic and historic points of interest. Visit our website, www.northwestwisconsin.com, to order your Northwest Wisconsin ATV & Snowmobile Corridor Map and to find information on the incredible trail systems in Northwest Wisconsin, maps, trail conditions, rental information, lodging, dining and more.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

WITH 4,500+ MILES OF SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

maintained by local snowmobile clubs, Northwest Wisconsin is home to some of the best riding in the Midwest. Well-maintained trails wind their way through rolling hills and scenic forests, passing by lakes, rivers and ponds. Along the trail system riders will find friendly business owners ready to cater to their lodging, food, beverage, fuel and other needs.

To start planning your snowmobile trip to Northwest Wisconsin and order your Northwest Wisconsin ATV & Snowmobile Corridor Trail Map, visit www.northwestwisconsin.com where you will find links to up-to-date trail reports, maps, lodging, dining, rental information and more.

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HORSEBACK RIDING in Northwest Wisconsin

LEISURELY WAY to see and experience

beauty of the northwoods is by horseback. Trails wind through incredible hardwood forests, along scenic lakes, and offer views that can only be seen by foot, or hoof in this case. Many offer trailside lodging, camping and other services.

1 Brule River State Forest

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 14 Miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | Horseback riders can enjoy miles of trails within the Brule River State Forest, including the Brule-St. Croix Snowmobile Trail, hunter walking trails and numerous back roads.

2 Copper Park Equestrian Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 10 Miles | 10 miles of equestrian trails on the former Flambeau Mine. Varied terrain including woods, prairie, agriculture, and portions along the banks of the Flambeau River. Trailhead includes a picnic area, trailer/truck parking, and tie-ups.

3 Douglas County Wildlife Area/County Forest

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 15 Miles/1,200 miles | Fee/Pass: No | 15 miles of designated horse trails through a gently rolling prairie landscape. Corrals and stables are available for public rental. Riders may share the 1,200 miles of roads and trails meandering evergreen and hardwood forests in the 278,000-acre County Forest.

4 Dugan Run Horse Trails & Campgrounds

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 30+ Miles | Fee/Pass: No (camping fee only) | Over 30 miles of equestrian loops through gently rolling hardwood ridges. North and South trailhead. Campgrounds, bathrooms, parking, pavilion, grills, and hand pump for water available.

5 Governor Knowles State Forest

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 14 Miles | Snowmobile/horseback trail in Burnett and Polk counties. Out-and-back trail in enchanted forest with stunning vistas and access to the St. Croix River and quaint, natural water pools.

6 Governor Knowles State Forest

POLK COUNTY

Length: 40 Miles | Wisconsin State Trail Pass required for riders over 16 | Trade River Horse Trails are located on the northwest section of Polk County. There are 40 miles of maintained and marked trails, which wind through a variety of terrains and different forest types.

7 Hay Meadow Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length 22 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Gravel parking, toilets, fire pits and tie lines. The equestrian trails wind through scenic northern hardwood forests. Riders will pass many lakes, ponds, and woodland streams on the scenic trails. Bring drinking water for yourself and your animals.

8 Holy Cross Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 6 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Trail system designed by equestrians, especially for equestrians and horse cart drivers (keyed entry). Hitching rails, shelter, picnic area, water, toilets and dispersed camping (permit required). Moderately hilly trail through a variety of timber types.

9 Horseshoe Lake Saddle Trail

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 12 Miles | Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Fee/Pass: Yes | Scenic and gently rolling, the trail passes through hardwoods and pine forests with some open areas. These two loops are easy for anyone to navigate and can be ridden in one day.

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10 Lake Wissota State Park

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 7 Miles | Trails available in the park for daytime horseback riding. Horse rental is not available in or near the park.

11 Narrow Gauge Trail BARRON

COUNTY

Length: 6 Miles | Trail, parking, and primitive camp system in the Narrow Gauge area of Bear Lake township on county forest land. Offers nearly 6 miles of riding. Managed by the Barron County Horse Trail Association

12 Old Abe Trail CHIPPEWA

COUNTY

Length: 6 Miles | Alongside part of the paved trail is 6 miles of beautiful equestrian trail. The trail winds through agricultural and forestland while following the undeveloped shoreline of the Chippewa River.

13 Pine Line Rail Trail PRICE

COUNTY

Length: 28 Miles | View the terminal moraine left by glaciers 12,000 years ago, plus picturesque dairy farms, hardwood forests, pine stands, and abundant wildlife.

14 Saunders State Trail DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 8 Miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | The trail begins near the town of Saunders and passes through several communities. The entire trail is open to horseback riding. The trail is not groomed or surfaced and may be rough or soft in many sections. Riders must share the trail with motorized vehicles.

15 Smith Rapids Saddle Trail PRICE

COUNTY

Length: 16 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Description: Along the banks of the South Fork of the Flambeau River, this trail offers open vistas and opportunities to view wildlife. Picnic area nearby with water available. The trail is peaceful, relatively flat and traverses various forest types.

16 Tri-County Recreational Corridor

ASHLAND, BAYFIELD & DOUGLAS COUNTIES

Length: 60 Miles | Multi-Use Trail parallels Hwy 2 and stretches from Superior to Ashland. The tri-county corridor is an abandoned rail bed trail of pea-sized limestone gravel. Many miles of forest roads and trails are open to horseback riding in Bayfield County in addition to the Tri-County Corridor.

17 Tuscobia State Trail SAWYER & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length: 56 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | A reclaimed railroad trail, not groomed or surfaced and may be rough or soft in spots. Users share the trail with motorized vehicles.

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To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE in Northwest Wisconsin

AFTER THE SNOW HAS FALLEN,

take advantage of our winter pastimes, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The only sound you’ll hear is the swish of your skis or the crunch of the snow as you traverse the quiet forest and trails. Whatever your skill level, you will have incredible experiences on any of these trails.

XC SKIING

1 American Birkebeiner Ski Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 26.1 miles/51km | Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult | Fee/Pass: Yes, available on Birkie.com | Parking, pit toilet, warming building, picnic area, food/lodging and ski shop nearby; lighted sections for nighttime skiing are from dusk to 10 p.m. The trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing. Moderate to difficult skill level.

2 Balsam Branch Ski Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: 11 km/4 km Lit | At D.D. Kennedy Park. 11 km of trails, 4 km lighted. Groomed for classical, skate skiing and snowshoe. Open December 1st with adequate snow.

3 Barron Area Nordic Trail Association

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 3.4 km/1.9 km/1.2 km | Fee/Pass: No, Donations welcome. The trail system consists of 3.4 km of trails through a mature oakmaple forest, 1.9 km of open field skiing, and 1.2 km of snowshoe/winter hiking trails.

4 Blue Hills Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 20 miles | Fee/Pass: No, Donations Appreciated | An extensive 20-mile trail system located in the Blue Hills in Northwestern Rusk County. Groomed for classic and freestyle skiing. Variety of loops and terrains for different skill levels.

5 Brule River State Forest Afterhours Trail

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 25 km | Fee/Pass: Yes | Afterhours Ski Trail includes an extensive network of some of the region’s finest and best maintained cross-country ski trails for both classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of terrain suitable for both beginning skiers and those with advanced skills.

6 Brunet Island State Park

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 4.3 miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | This state park located in Cornell offers 4.3 miles of groomed trail for classic style skiing.

7 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 13.7 miles/22 km classic, 6.5 miles/10.5 km skate | Fee/Pass: Yes | The park has trails to suite all skill levels from beginner to experienced skiers. Trails are groomed on a regular basis as the Lake Superior snow belt is known for constant snowfall.

8 City of Ashland Ski Trail

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 5 km | Fee/Pass: No | Most trails provide a combination of skating and classical skiing, with two trails for classic only. The trails are gently rolling to flat terrain meandering through pine forest comprising several loops totaling 5 kilometers.

9 Cumberland Area Ski Trail Association

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 30 km | Fee/Pass: No | Timberland Hills is a 24 km trail system with gentle rolling terrain to the screaming hills of "The Ridge Run" and the "Outer Loop". Timberland West is a 2.5 km lighted beginner-type ski trail with gently rolling terrain and no large hills. It is open daylight hours and during the ski season the lights come on at dusk and stay on until 11:00 PM.

10 Douglas County Trails

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 10+ miles, 4 Loops | Trail Difficulty: Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | Douglas County grooms and maintains over 10 miles (17 km) of cross-country ski trails between the Towns of Solon Springs and Gordon just off Hwy 53. Trails are groomed during the winter season for classic & skate skiing.

11 HASTA Hospital Ski Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 7 miles, 9 Loops | Fee/Pass: No | Parking, groomed for classic skiing. Easier ski trails: Buckthorn, Lakeview, Pine & Clear-cut loops. More difficult ski trails: Beaver Pond, Ox and Hilly loops. Darrell Trail for snowshoeing. Access is from the gravel parking lot on Hospital Rd.

12 Hatchery Creek County Park Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: .4 km, 1.15 km, 1.9 km | Fee/Pass: No | Access to the Birkie Trail. Parking, pit toilet, warming building, picnic area, food/lodging and ski shop nearby; Lighted sections for night-time skiing are from dusk to 10 p.m. The trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing. Moderate to difficult skill levels. Fee/Pass required: No.

13 Heartwood Ski Trails

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 20 km | Fee/Pass: Yes | Heartwood offers multiple loops and a wide range of trails. Groomed regularly, the trails wind through the 700-acre property. Ski rentals are available.

14 Hickory Ridge Ski Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 16 miles | Fee/Pass: No | 16 miles of ski trails groomed for traditional or skate skiing winding through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest and consists of 3 challenging loops. Intermediate to expert.

15 Holy Cross Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 6 miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | A good trail for families. Features multiple loop sections of varying lengths. Groomed for classic skiing only. Excellent for viewing wildlife. Moderately hilly through a variety of timber types.

16 Irvine Park

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 2 miles | Fee/Pass: No | Located in Irvine Park the trails are growing in size and can be found throughout the 320 acres. Woods trails above the zoo area double as ski trails. Loop back down and visit the zoo afterwards. Trails also go past Glen Loch Lake.

17 Ladysmith Lighted Loop

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 1.5 miles | Fee/ Pass: No, Donations Appreciated | Relatively flat, groomed for classic and freestyle skiing.

18 MECCA Trails

IRON COUNTY

Length: 21 km | Fee/Pass: No, Donations Appreciated | Several trail loops total 21 km in rolling wooden terrain. Some loops are classic and skating and some are classic only.

19 Montreal Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 10 km | Fee/Pass: No, Donations welcome | This is a 10 km classic trail that passes the remnants of the Montreal Mine with interpretive signage on mining. The terrain is wooded and intermediate.

20 Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 40 km | Fee/Pass: No | 40 km of classic and skate skiing in a beautiful setting through woods on and near Mt. Ashwabay. Difficulty: Beginner to Expert.

21 Nordic Woods Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 15 km | Fee/Pass: No | Located on county forest land, this trail is a favorite with the locals and is groomed for classic. Two parking areas are available. Membership encouraged.

22 North End Ski Trail

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 7.6 miles | Difficulty: Intermediate to Difficult | Fee/Pass: No Skate/classic through the Bayfield County Forest and connecting to the American Birkebeiner Trail & Birkie Classic Trail. Parking, toilet, and warming cabin. Food & lodging nearby.

23 Phillips School Forest Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.5 miles | Difficulty: Easy/Difficult | Fee/Pass: No | A scenic trail, groomed for classic and skate skiing, winding through a diverse forest and open meadow consisting of 5 loops ranging from gently rolling to steep climbs and winds.

24 Silver Creek Trails

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 6 miles | Fee/Pass: No | Silver Creek Trails are hand built primitive style single track. The system now has approximately miles of single track with 7 plus miles of access roads available for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and adventure style cross country skiing.

25 Sisters Farm Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 3 miles | Fee/Pass: No | About 3 miles of cross country trails, groomed for classic and freestyle skiing.

26 Solberg Lake/ Squaw Creek Trail PRICE

COUNTY

Length: 3.4 miles/ 5.4 km | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass; No | A very good scenic trail for beginners or older skiers seeking a relatively flat trail for a daily exercise routine. Groomed for classic skiing.

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27 Spooner City Park

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 6 miles | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | Located within Spooner City limits, the well-maintained trails offer classic and skate skiing. A warming house, plentifiul parking and even a lit ski trail are available.

28 Stower Seven Lakes State Trail

POLK COUNTY

Length: 14 miles | Fee/Pass: Yes, Skiers over 16 | Trails winds near 7 lakes and passes farmlands, woods, rolling hills and glacial topography. This is not groomed for skiing, snowshoeing does not require a pass. Equestrian use permitted October 1st to first day of WI Gun Deer Season.

29 Superior Municipal Forest

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 36 km | Difficulty: Beginning to Advance. | Fee/Pass: Yes Trails are tracked and groomed seven days a week, weather permitting, for both skate and classic skiing.

30 The Casper Trail on Madeline Island

ASHLAND COUNTY

The main trail runs from Big Bay Road to Middle Road – and the Nucy Meech Trail runs off the main trail. With towering snow covered pines around, it’s a perfect spot for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at an easy pace.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

31 Timberland Hills

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 15 miles | Fee/Pass: No | Machine groomed out and back and loop trails. Trails are 16-20 feet wide. Beginner to expert. One lighted trail. Forested, Clam River headwaters, wildlife. Picnic shelter. Warming house.

32 Uller Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 15 miles | Fee/Pass: No | This is a backcountry trail winding through the Penokee Range between Whitecap and Montreal. The total trail is 30 km but there are several spurs to shorten the distance.

33 Upper Phantom Cross Country Skiing & Hiking Trail

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 3.7 miles | Fee/Pass: No | Crex Meadows Wildlife Education Center and throughout the Wildlife Area. 4 connected loop trails. Restrooms at Education Center.

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3 Barron Area Nordic Trail Association

BARRON COUNTY

Length: 1.2 km | Fee/Pass: No, Donations welcome | Trail Type: Multiple loops. The trail system consists of 3.4 km of trails through a mature oak-maple forest, 1.9 km of open field skiing, and 1.2 km of snowshoe/winter hiking trails.

7 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 1.5 miles Fee/Pass: Yes | There are two multi-use trails at Copper Falls State Park, the Red Granite Falls Trail near the park office and the Water Falls Winter Trail at the north end of the park access road. Snowshoeing and winter hiking are also allowed off-trail in the park, except on the groomed ski trails.

11 HASTA Hospital Ski Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 3 miles | Fee/Pass: No | Parking. Dogs allowed on snowshoe trail. Snowshoe trails are marked with colored tape on trees.

12 Hatchery Creek Park

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 3 miles | Trail Type: Intermediate | Fee/Pass: No Snowshoeing is permitted on the singletrack during the winter, but not on ski trails. Follow marked signs. The trails are lit from dusk to 10 p.m.

14 Hickory Ridge Recreation Area

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

34 Valhalla Recreation Area

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 36 km | Teuton Trails are located in an oak forest with long uphills and downhills; groomed for classic and skating. Valkyrie Trails are classic only in an open red pine stand. Chalet and warming hut with toilets. Kids practice area near main parking lot.

35 Webb Lake Ski Trail

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 1.25 miles | Fee/ Pass: No | Loop trails through aspen, oak, and pine forests. Shelter.

36 Wert Preserve XC Ski Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: 6 miles | St. Croix Falls. A 450-acre chunk of land nestled only a few hundred feet from the shore of the St. Croix River rises over 400 feet to the top of the ridge - some serious elevation by Midwestern standards. There is about 6 miles (conveniently 10 km) of trail within the preserve, perfect in length for nice crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing.

SNOWSHOEING 2 Balsam Branch Ski Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: 11 km | At D.D. Kennedy Park. 11 km of trails, 4 km lighted. Groomed for classical, skate skiing and snowshoe. Open December 1st with adequate snow.

Length: 8.4 miles | Trail Type: Loop | Fee/Pass: No | A 5 km groomed snowshoe trail starts and returns to the parking area on 225th Ave (Bob Lake Rd).

16 Irvine Park & Zoo

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 2 miles | Fee/Pass: No | The trail in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls is approximately 2 miles of gently rolling terrain through a mature mixed hardwood forest. The trail is routinely groomed for skiing during the winter months. Parallel to the trail is a snowshoe trail.

23 Phillips School Forest Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.2 miles/ 5.1 km | Trail difficulty: Medium/Difficult | Fee/Pass: No | This fairly narrow trail winds through a scenic forest with hills and valleys.

24 Silver Creek Trails

BARRON COUNTY

Fee/Pass: No | Silver Creek Trails are located in the 1200 acres, non-motorized Barron County Forest. It’s a great trail system for hiking and snowshoeing. It’s an absolutely beautiful place to spend your time. The forest has two Class 2 trout streams to fish and the hunting is plentiful.

26 Solberg Lake/ Squaw Creek Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 3.4 miles/ 5.4 km | Trail Type: Easy/Moderate | Fee/ Pass: No | A good trail for beginners and families with children. Tree-lined trail runs parallel to the ski trail. Please stay off groomed skiing surface.

30 The Casper Trail on Madeline Island

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length: 2 Miles | Fee/ Pass: No | The main trail runs from Big Bay Road to Middle Road – and the Nucy Meech Trail runs off the main trail. With towering snow covered pines around, it’s a perfect spot for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at an easy pace.

36 Wert Preserve XC Ski Trails

POLK COUNTY

Length: 6 miles. St. Croix Falls. A 450-acre chunk of land nestled only a few hundred feet from the shore of the St. Croix River rises over 400 feet to the top of the ridge - some serious elevation by Midwestern standards. There is about 6 miles (conveniently 10 km) of trail within the preserve, perfect in length for nice cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

37 Amnicon Falls State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 1.5 miles | Fee/ Pass: Yes | Trail Type: Loop. Trail doesn’t have access to the river but provides a convenient way to enjoy some of the remote areas of the park in winter. The trail is fairly flat with some steeper segments in and out of the ancient river valley.

38 Bayfield Road Snowshoe Trail

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 2.25 miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | This trail is historically significant. Along this route the first road between Superior and Bayfield was built in 1870. It was then used to transport freight, mail, and passengers until it was replaced by the railroad in 1885.

39 Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 1.5 miles | Fee/Pass: No | This trail runs from the Interpretive Center in New Auburn to Burnet Island State Park in Cornell. There's even more to explore on snowshoes as winter trails connect glacial throughout the park.

40 Drummond Woods Trail

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: .75 miles | Trail Type: Easy | Fee/Pass: Yes | Connects to North Country National Scenic Trail. Trails take you through old growth hardwoods, towering hemlock and majestic white pine.

41 Flambeau Mine Trails

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 4 miles | Fee/Pass: No, Donation appreciated | 4 miles of trails on the reclaimed mine site. Includes upland, forested, wetland, and prairie habitats, along the banks of the Flambeau River. Plus another 10-mile non-motorized trail.

42 Frog Bay Tribal National Park Trails

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 1.5 miles | Trail Type: Easy/Moderate | Fee/Pass: No | Trails meet the shoreline of Lake Superior on this beautiful 180 acre property that includes primordial boreal forest and coastal estuary.

43 Hunt Hill Trails

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 7 Miles | Fee/Pass: No, Donations Appreciated | Ungroomed snowshoe trails located at Hunt Hill are available for free use during daylight hours, any day of the week. Free snowshoes can be found in the Front Porch of the Office Building. Enjoy a variety of loops & trail difficulties.

44 Hurley Eagle Bluff

IRON COUNTY

Length: 2.5 miles | Fee/Pass: No.

45 Ice Age National Scenic Trail

RUSK COUNTY

Length: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | Multiple segments (Hemlock and Blue Hills) of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail can be found in the Blue Hills area of Northwestern Rusk County. Access off County Rd F.

46 Iron County Forest Roads

IRON COUNTY

Length: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | Iron County has many snowshoeing opportunities with 200 inches of snow each winter. Hiking and biking trails also double as snowshoe trails in the winter, and there are many unmarked forest roads that are great for exploring.

47 Lake Wissota State Park

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 1062 Acres | Fee/Pass: Yes | This park has 1,062 acres of primarily young, rich forests and open prairie on a 6,300-acre manmade lake. It attracts hikers, campers, recreational boaters and anglers after walleyes, muskies, and bass. Winter activities including crosscountry ski trails, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling.

48 Newman Springs Trail

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 7 miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | A scenic Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest trail that overlooks Newman Springs and has no exceptionally difficult sections. Please stay off tracked area of trail. Easy/Moderate. Fee/Pass Required: Yes (parking fee).

49 Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 40 acres | Fee/Pass: No | Snowshoes free of charge for on-site use. 40 acres of land.

50 Pattison State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length: 5.5 Miles | Fee/Pass: Yes | Pattison State Park has a number of informal trails available for snowshoeing in the winter.

51 Riverview Trail

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 1.3 miles | Fee/Pass: No, Donation appreciated | 1.3 mile trail on the South bank of the Flambeau River in Ladysmith. Access from Hwy 27 or the Wagon Wheel Bridge. Good for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

52 Schomberg Park Snowshoe Trail

IRON COUNTY

Length: 1.7 miles Fee/Pass: No | Easy trail through wooded terrain with views of Layman’s Creek and old growth hemlock.

53 Somers Lake

POLK COUNTY

Length: 5 miles | Fee/ Pass: No | Closed loop, wooded trail. East of Frederic.

54 Town of Hayward Recreational Forest Trail

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 4 Miles Ski; 3 Miles Snowshoe | Fee/Pass: No | Scenic, wooded, rolling terrain, with a small prairie and wetland. Easy/Moderate. Dogs are allowed, but no dogs or snowshoeing on groomed ski trails

55 Trego Lake Trail

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 3.5 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Located along the banks of the Namekagon River: Wisconsin's Moving National Park, this trail offers multiple loops along the Trego Flowage. Pet friendly.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

56 Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail WASHBURN

COUNTY

Length: 19 Miles | Fee/Pass: No | Multiple loops. This trail is a dual purpose snowshoe and winter fat bike trail. Located on county forest land, it offers stunning forested views.

CANOE & KAYAK in Northwest Wisconsin

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT WATER ADVENTURE?

From a peaceful flat water float to an exhilarating whitewater experience, paddling enthusiasts from beginner to expert will find the perfect waterway. You will also find amazing scenery and excellent fishing, so pack your fishing gear, camera and maybe an extra set of clothes – just in case!

5 Brunet IslandChippewa River

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

The waters that surround Brunet Island provide an outstanding paddling experience. In addition to the main island, there are a number of undeveloped islands separated by narrow channels. Go explore.

6 Chippewa Moraine

Glacial Lakes

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

These cluster of lakes in the Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers a "Mini Boundary Waters" type experience. Small in size but wonderfully wild. Great for canoe and kayak enthusiasts.

7 Chippewa Flowage

12 Lake Wissota CHIPPEWA

COUNTY

Lake Wissota is the longest flat-water paddling opportunity on the Chippewa River. The lake can be accessed through the Lake Wissota State Park, which features a boat landing and a full range of amenities including canoeing and kayaking.

13 Manitowish River Trail IRON

COUNTY

Length/Landings: 20 miles; Multiple landings. This is a 20-mile novice trail with many options for put in and take out. The river is a clean sandy bottom with a steady current. There are common access points off of Hwy 51 south of Mercer.

1 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

ASHLAND & BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length/Landings: Madeline Island, Big Bay State Park, Meyers Beach. Enjoy world class sea kayaking through Madeline Island with spectacular views of the Apostle Islands. Launch at Big Bay State Park and Meyers Beach to tour mainland sea caves. Many other additional locations on Bayfield peninsula to access the Apostle Islands. Guide services available.

2 Apple River POLK

COUNTY

The Apple River, which flows through Amery, is famous throughout the region as a popular place for tubing, kayaking and canoeing. There is a new canoe and kayak portage around the Amery Dam. The Apple River is a 77.5-mile long tributary of the St. Croix River.

3 Bark Bay Slough

BAYFIELD COUNTY

A 552-acre shore wetland and open bog with sand spit, lagoon, springs and wetlands along a bay between two rocky headlands of the Lake Superior coast.

4 Bois Brule River

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length/Landings: 44 Miles. This unique, 44-mile-long river varies from a meandering stream in a conifer bog to a fast flowing river with numerous rapids and ledges. As it flows north, the Brule River drops 418 feet in elevation, plunging 328 feet in just the last 19 miles.

SAWYER COUNTY

15,000 acres, 5 public landings, 140 islands (many with campsites). The flowage has over 200 miles of shoreline that is 85% undeveloped, giving this network of lakes and bays a wilderness feel. For more information or a map, see haywardlakes.com

8 Chippewa River

RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: Approx. 32 miles; Multiple landings. Relatively wide and curving, with lots of deep holes. A variety of paddles with great fishing and scenery. Famous fishery for walleye and musky, as well as smallmouth, northern pike and panfish.

9 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length/Landings: Copper Falls State Park; Access at Loon Lake. Location: 2 miles NE of Mellen. Take State Hwy 13 to the north side of Mellen and turn (NE) on State Hwy 169. Go about 1.8 miles. The park entrance will be on your left.

10

Gile Flowage

IRON COUNTY

3380 acres. Four public launch sites for canoes and kayaks.

11 Jump River

RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: 10 miles from Jump River to Sheldon. Freeflowing, pristine, and dam-free for its entire length, from its source to its confluence with the Chippewa. Much of this pristine river receives little or no fishing pressure. Expect lots of musky, sucker, some walleye and smallmouth.

14 Namekagon River BAYFIELD, BURNETT, SAWYER & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length/Landings: 99.5 miles. Part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway managed by the National Park Service, the Namekagon River: Wisconsin's Moving National Park offers incredible canoeing and kayaking opportunities. This well-marked river trail offers multiple landings, river-side camping, rentals and shuttle service.

15 North Fork Flambeau River: City of Park Falls to Nine Mile Creek

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 12 miles/6 hours; 4 landings. Hines Park & Campground, Saunders Avenue, Park Falls. This is a relaxing journey over calm water with excellent fishing and camping opportunities. Avoid two of the four portages by starting at the Highway 13 Bridge. Easy/Moderate.

16 North Fork Flambeau River: Turtle Dam to City of Park Falls

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 18 miles/8 hours; 4 landings. Robinson Landing, Flambeau Dam Road, Mercer WI. A mix of whitewater and wild scenery for the first 13 miles, then flat water paddling until the landing at Hines Park and Campground. Moderate/Difficult.

17 Red Cedar River BARRON COUNTY

Length/Landings: 34 miles; Access in Mikana. 34 miles on the Red Cedar River starting at Mikana, in northeast Barron County, and having a variety of access points while passing through the communities of Rice Lake, Cameron and Sand Creek before joining with the Chippewa River.

18

Sawmill & Loyhead Portage Routes

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: Varies. Two primitive canoe/kayak routes located north of Birchwood near Sawmill Campground. Offers a high density of small glacial lakes. A canoe portage system has been marked to guide paddlers through this beautiful, remote area of Northern Wisconsin.

19 South Fork Flambeau River: Fifield to County Road F

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 12 miles/5 hours; 3 landings. Movrich Memorial Community Park, N14022 Willow Ave, Fifield. The first half of this paddle has a meandering character - the second half has some challenging whitewater. Check water levels before venturing out; best in spring or early summer. Moderate/Difficult.

20 South Fork, Flambeau River-County Highway F to County Highway W

SAWYER COUNTY

Length/Landings: 10 miles/4 hours; 3 landings. several challenging rapids. Check water levels before venturing out; best in spring or early summer. Moderate/Difficult.

21 St. Croix River BURNETT, DOUGLAS & POLK COUNTY

Length/Landings: 50 miles in Burnett County (169 total); multiple landings. National Park, camping, picnicking, fishing, wildlife. Restrooms at most official landings. Wild river, diverse terrain, mostly forested. Rapids. Historic towns. Length: 12 miles in Douglas County. Canoe landing located at Gordon Dam County Park, where the St. Croix river begins. Length: 43 miles in Polk County. Multiple landings, National Park, camping, picnicking, fishing, wildlife. Wild river, diverse terrain. Paddleboat tours available daily in summer and on weekends in fall.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

22 Thornapple River RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: Approx. 20 miles total. Best paddling in higher water. The archetypal Northwoods River. Very little development along the shores. Navigable for nearly all of its length.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

23 Turtle Flambeau Designated Quiet Area IRON COUNTY

This area is accessed off of Murray’s Landing south of Mercer. This is a voluntary quiet area for those seeking a wilderness experience. There are many camping opportunities.

24 Turtle River Trail IRON COUNTY

Length/Landings: Connects 17 different lakes; Multiple landings. This trail connects 17 different lakes with many put in and take out options. There are several class I and II rapids that sometimes require a portage. The most common access is along County H in Mercer.

25 Yellow River BURNETT & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length/Landings: 50 miles in Burnett, 12 miles in Washburn; Multiple landings. This beautiful river is narrow and meanders through farmland, wetland, forest and flows through two lakes.

SOME OF WISCONSIN’S MOST SPECTACULAR

WATERFALLS are in the Northwest. Scenic hiking trails lead to breathtaking views of graceful drops and roaring falls.

1 Amnicon Falls State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Fee/Pass: Yes | Amnicon falls is a series of falls that flow into the Amnicon River. The falls can be viewed from trails or a covered footbridge. Pets are welcome in the park but must remain on a leash.

2 Big Falls County Park & Campground

PRICE COUNTY

Flanked by tall white and red pine, the Jump River cascades past huge granite rocks providing a wild river environment. Hike the trail along the river. Enjoy the scenic river-edge park and campground. Camping fee.

3 Big Manitou Falls-Pattison State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Height: 165 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Pattison Park features the highest waterfall in Wisconsin and 4th highest east of the Rocky Mountains.

4 Buttermilk Falls

POLK COUNTY

This waterfall is hidden off the back roads in rural Osceola, WI. Buttermilk Creek gently flows through the rocky terrain toward the St. Croix River. At Buttermilk Falls, it slides down a textured rock face, 20 feet, before flowing to the St. Croix River. This is a steep, slippery, muddy slope, for a fantastic view, so use caution!

5 Cascade Falls and Geiger Falls

POLK COUNTY

A spectacular site in the heart of Osceola. The water drops 25 feet off the rocky cliff, as you walk closer to the falls you can feel the mist spraying the area around the falls. A walkway over the river provides good views of the waterfall. Geiger Falls are smaller falls directly above the larger Cascade Falls.

6 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Height: 30 ft, 40 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Handicap Accessible – Paved trails; Brownstone falls on the Tyler Forks River (30 feet); Copper Falls on the Bad River (40 feet); Red Granite Falls on the Bad River.

7 Houghton Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

1.5 mile (round trip) A seasonal waterfall, huge, old pines and hemlocks and views of Lake Superior are highlights. Note: this is a Nature Preserve with conservation easements on private land –please be respectful and stay on the trail. Follow posted hours and rules.

8 Iron County Water Falls

IRON COUNTY

Height: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | Iron County has 11 waterfalls with an additional six in nearby Michigan. The waterfalls are spectacular in the spring and summer but offer beauty any time of year.

9

Little Manitou FallsPattison State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Height: 31 ft split falls | Fee/Pass: Yes | The falls drop 30 feet into the Black River. The falls are split, very scenic and a highlight of the park.

10 Lost Creek Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

A beautiful 1.5 mile trail leads you through the County Forest to a very scenic 15’ waterfall. Lots of wild berries along the trail when in season. New signage, gravel and boardwalks in 2016. Small parking area at trailhead and picnic area. Picnic area near the falls.

11 Morgan Falls

ASHLAND COUNTY

Height: 70 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Morgan Falls is an unnamed tributary of Morgan Creek.

12 Silverbrook Falls

POLK COUNTY

Silverbrook Falls is an 18-foot waterfall at the end of the Silverbrook Trail in Interstate Park. The trail follows part of the original road from St. Croix Falls to Osceola. You will pass by an abandoned copper mine before seeing the waterfalls.

13 Twin Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Just off of the WI Lake Superior Scenic Byway in Port Wing, walk a short path to the observation deck looking down on Larson Creek flowing over the falls and the cavern beneath.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

MOTORCYCLE & AUTO TOURS in Northwest Wisconsin

REV UP YOUR ENGINE

and start your tour! Whether you are looking for a short ride or a longer ride, you will be able to take in the scenery and stop along the way at unique shops, historical sites, museums, wineries and wildlife areas.

Historic Stone Bridges Tour

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 50 miles. Single arch stone bridges built by Swedish (c. 1900), German (c. 1913) and Finnish (c. 1909) stonemasons. Also view a double arch stone bridge (c. 1908) and several historic buildings.

Ashland County Motorcycle / Auto Tour

ASHLAND COUNTY

Map showing several different motorcycle and auto tour options available at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce. All paved roads showing services available.

Blue Hills Loop

RUSK COUNTY

Length: 20 miles. Great fall color tour viewing.

Chippewa River Tour

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 16 miles. As you travel on the Chippewa River Tour, there are a number of different things to see and do. Pass through downtown Chippewa Falls offering many historic landmarks, an array of attractions, as well as many culinary delights.

Feathers, Foliage, & Fun

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 70 miles. Loop trail with paved and gravel roads. Wildlife areas, birding, rivers, flowages, many lakes, primitive picnic areas, casino, memorable historical parks.

Flambeau Auto Tour

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 50 miles. Scenic roads take you to key attractions in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Visit a wildlife management area, covered bridge, historic logging dam and old-growth hemlock forest.

Hayward Lakes Color Tours

SAWYER COUNTY

Lengths: 73 Miles, 70 Miles, 60 Miles, 48 Miles, 45 Miles, & 45 Miles. Some routes are 100% paved, while others include gravel sections. A map of the tours is available at haywardlakes.com or in the Hayward Visitor Center.

Iron County Color Tours

IRON COUNTY

Enjoy varying tour lengths featuring beautiful hardwood forests and spectacular colors, vistas of the Penokee Range, Lake Superior, the Turtle-Flambeau and Gile Flowages, and hundreds of lakes.

Moquah Barrens Auto Tour

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 23 miles. An 8,700-acre area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest that is being restored to an open pine barrens. Excellent bird watching. Follow the paved road (FR 236/Brinks Road) through the forest for a spectacular drive.

Orchard Tour (AKA: “The Fruit Loop”)

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length: 10.9 miles. Tour orchard country in the hills surrounding Bayfield. Over a dozen orchards and fruit farms and 2 wineries provide a whole day of enjoyment.

Bayfield County Tourism

Washburn County Tourism

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Orchards Tour

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 14 miles. While traveling through the countryside, take in breathtaking views of several apple orchards and stop to enjoy a taste of locally made wine at Autumn Harvest Winery. Enjoy the orchards all year long whether viewing the apple blossoms in the spring or a tasty apple treat in the fall.

Otter Lake Tour

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Length: 38 miles. The Otter Lake Tour is for the naturalist at heart. While traveling along winding roads and over rolling hills, you may pass by an old farm, bridge, or waterway. Stanley is located along this route and has an array of things to see and do. It is home to Chapman Park, many area restaurants, local shops, and Otter Lake.

Rustic Roads #15, #79, #80, #98

BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 5.4 miles, 1.2 miles, 2.1 miles, 8 miles. Paved/Gravel. R15: Vistas of conifer and hardwood trees. R-79: Quiet, scenic road under a canopy of oaks. R-80: Winding road, gentle hills, and wildlife; bordering McKenzie Lake. R-98: Passes several lakes, prairie lands, and canopied trees. Stunning autumn colors.

Rustic Roads #28, #93, #101

POLK COUNTY

Length: 5.2 miles, 2.8 miles, 4.3 miles. Rolling hills, over 400 lakes, small villages, wineries and parks. Brilliant fall color from mid-September through mid-October.

Rustic Road #71

WASHBURN COUNTY

Length: 2 miles. This beautiful ride skirts the Western shore of Stone Lake where deer, raccoons, loons and other waterfowl are often present. The trees along the route form a graceful arch overhead creating a tunnel of green over much of this two-mile rustic road.

Rustic Road #108

SAWYER COUNTY

Length: 3.4 miles. This route meanders through the Sawyer County Forest and is bordered by many species of trees which are home to many birds and mammals. This gravel road was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and served as a logging road for many years.

Rustic Road #111

Sites & Savouries

BURNETT COUNTY

Loop trail, paved and gravel roads. Wildlife, birding, historic villages, picnic areas, award winning dairy, wine tasting, homemade breads.

Timm’s Hill TourRustic Road #62

PRICE COUNTY

Length: 25 miles. Stroll through town on the Prentice History Walk before driving southeast to Rustic Road 62 and Timm’s Hill County Park, home to Wisconsin’s highest natural point.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

Water & Wine BURNETT COUNTY

Length: 80 miles. Loop trail, paved and gravel roads. Lakes, rivers, dams, beaches, wildlife area, wetlands, labyrinth, scenic views, picnic areas, organic winery.

Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway

BAYFIELD COUNTY

This 70-mile route follows the shoreline of Lake Superior along the Bayfield peninsula and features views of some of the Apostle Islands. Plenty of stops along the way in the historic fishing villages that offer a lot of culture along with big doses of nature.

SAWYER

AND ASHLAND COUNTIES

Length: 25.5 miles. Near Moose Lake Rd and County Rd S there is a scenic river view. This route has rolling hills covered with many types of trees making it a popular destination to view fall foliage. Wildlife abounds with wolf packs, elk, deer and wild turkey.

Rustic Road #114

RUSK COUNTY

Length 13.3 miles: Gravel surface. R-114 is located in the scenic Blue Hills area of Rusk County, excellent for fall color viewing. The route includes access to trails for biking, hiking, skiing and hunting, along with two county campgrounds and multiple lakes.

Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area Auto Tour

IRON COUNTY

A self guiding tour illustrating the interactions of humans with our native flora and fauna. The tour is twenty-four miles long and has fifteen stops.

Washburn County Scenic Driving Routes

WASHBURN COUNTY

Nine incredible driving tours through the beautiful Northwest Wisconsin landscape. Routes vary in length and pass through incredible hardwood forests, with spectacular fall colors, alongside hundreds of sparkling lakes and offer many great stops along the way. Routes are available online or at the visitor center.

Yellowstone Trail

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

The Yellowstone Trail passed 406 miles through Wisconsin from Kenosha to Hudson covering 18 counties. From the east, the road entered Chippewa County along what is now County Highway X into Stanley past this very site, onward through Cadott, westward to Lake Wissota. The road then turned onto what is now County Highway J west to Chippewa Falls along Park Avenue. The Yellowstone Trail continued its cross county route along Park Avenue and County Highway J south to Eau Claire.

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The 8-block Main Street Business District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the background for a fascinating walk through Ashland’s history as seen through the eyes of As land’s mural artists Kelly Meredith and Susan Prentice Martinsen.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A FREE BROCHURE, CONTACT: 800-284-9484

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Yesteryear

www.visitashland.com

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• Pioneer Village Museum - www.barroncountymuseum.com

• Hungry Hollow Steam and Gas Engine Clubhttp://www.hungryhollowclub.com/

• Moon Lake Threshing Bee - https://moonlakeshow.org/

Silent Sports: Hike, Bike, Snowshoe, Cross Country Ski

• Tuscobia Trail • Ice Age Trail • Wild Rivers Trail

• Pipestone Quarry – Premier Mountain Bike Track

• Tuscobia Winter Ultra Start and Finish – Rice Lake

ATV Trails

• Extensive trails system throughout County

• ATV Playground – Tear it up and have fun – legally

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