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| Northern Wisconsin has many trails, all which have a variety of surfaces, summer and winter, for a variety of activities--walking/hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, horseback and all-terrain vehicle riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Contact the Area Chamber of Commerce for weather and trail conditions in the area. |
Search By Trail Name: • Bearskin • Cattail • Gandy Dancer • Ice Age • Mountain-Bay • Nicolet
• North Country • Old Abe • Tuscobia • Saunders • Wild Rivers • Wolf River |
Bearskin State Trail
The Bearskin runs 18.3 miles south from Minocqua on a former rail bed. The southern trailhead is near the intersection of County Highway K and State Highway 51 in Oneida County. Camping is available at Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. The 6-mile Hiawatha county trail is nearby. Hike, touring bike, snowmobile. C/o 518 W. Somo Ave., Tomahawk 54487, (715) 453-2188 ext. 1263. |
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Cattail State Trail
This county-operated trail extends 17.8 miles surrounded by forests, farmlands, ponds, and meadows in the gently rolling hills of western Wisconsin. Observe a variety of birds and wildlife from the rustic abandoned railroad grade. C/o Barron County, 1418 E. LaSalle Ave., Barron 54812, (715) 637-4275. C/o Polk County Parks & Recreation, 100 Polk Plaza #10, Balsam Lake 54810, (715) 485-9294 |
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Gandy Dancer State Trail
This county-operated 98-mile multi-use trail crosses the Wisconsin/Minnesota border twice on its way from St. Croix Falls to Superior. A highlight is the 520-foot bridge over the scenic St. Croix River near Danbury. Hike, touring bike, mountain bike, ski, snowmobile. Polk County Parks & Recreation 100 Polk Plaza #10, Balsam Lake 54810. (715) 485-9294; Douglas County Forestry Dept. P.O. Box 211, Solon Springs 54873. (715) 378-2219; or c/o Burnett County Parks 7410 County Road K #106, Siren 54872. (715) 349-2157. |
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Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age Trail is a National Scenic Trail entirely within Wisconsin. The Ice Age Trail is also the only state trail specifically designated as a "State Scenic Trail". The trail winds for more than 1,000 miles, following the edge of the last continental glacier in Wisconsin. Segments of the trail in four units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Chequamegon National Forest, and many shorter stretches are open. |
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Nicolet State Trail
A county-operated 65-mile former rail corridor through the forests and farms of northeast Wisconsin. The trail crosses two designated wild rivers and travels through the Nicolet National Forest. There is a break in the trail in Forest County between the town of Laona and County Highway O. The trail in Forest and Florence counties is new and some sections may still be under development. C/o Oconto County Land Office, 300 Washington St., Oconto 54153, (920) 834-6995. |
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North Country National Scenic and State Trail
When completed, this national hiking and backpacking trail will extend 4,000 miles across seven northern states. In Wisconsin, there are about 75 miles of completed segments in Iron County Forest, Copper Falls State Park and the Chequamegon National Forest. c/o National Park Service, 700 Rayovac Dr., Madison 53711, (608) 264-5610. |
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Mountain-Bay State Trail
A county-operated 80.5-mile rail bed trail that passes through a wide variety of landscapes between the Wausau and Green Bay areas. Many bridges. Trail users must use streets and roads through Shawano. Hike, touring bike, snowmobile. C/o Wausau/Marathon County Parks, Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau 54403, (715) 261-1515; Shawano County Parks Dept., 311 N. Main St., Shawano 54166, (715) 526-6766; or Brown County Park Dept [exit DNR], 305 E. Walnut St. #304, Green Bay 54301, (920) 448-4466. |
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Old Abe State Trail
A scenic corridor following the Chippewa River through agricultural and undeveloped lands and along the Chippewa River between Lake Wissota State Park and Brunet Island State Park at Cornell. A parallel horse trail connects Jim Falls and Lake Wissota State Park. Hike, touring bike, snowmobile. C/o Chippewa County Forest and Parks, 711 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls 54729. (715) 726-7880. |
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Tuscobia State Trail
From Rice Lake to Park Falls, the Tuscobia Trail travels 74 miles through the Flambeau State Forest and Chequamegon National Forest. Enjoy the rugged wilderness of the Blue Hills from a nearly-level former rail grade. Hike, mountain bike, snowmobile, ATV. C/o Winter Ranger Station, 5289 North Cemetery Rd., PO Box 187, Winter 54896. (715) 266-2032. |
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Saunders State Trail
This 8.4-mile county-operated trail links with the Gandy Dancer Trail near Superior and continues into Minnesota. Hike, mountain bike, ski, snowmobile. C/o Douglas County Forestry Dept., P.O. Box 211, Solon Springs 54873. (715) 378-2219. |
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Wild Rivers State Trail
Hike, mountain bike, snowmobile. C/o Barron County Forests, 127 South 4th Street, Barron 54812, (715) 537-6295; Washburn County Forests, 850 W. Beaver Brook Ave. #4, Spooner 54801, (715) 635-4490; or Douglas County Forestry, P.O. Box 211, Solon Springs 54873, (715) 378-2219. |
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Wolf River State Trail
Under construction. This county-operated 24-mile trail in Langlade County runs next to the Nicolet National Forest, connecting the communities of White Lake, Hollister and Lily. |
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