Take your family on a truly wild adventure!
Mother Nature designed these trips for young & young at heart. Seated in one of the most "lake dense" areas in the world, the trails and waterways in the surrounding area provide some of the most breathtaking views and stunning landscapes. There are many routes to choose from. Here are just a few of the popular trips we do every day. Stop by the main shop on Hwy 51 north to pick up a map or last minute trail necessities.
"Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but rather by the number of moments that takes our breath away"
Biking, Hiking & Skiing Trails
Escananba - Hilly, rolling and scenic trail with 4 loops ranging in length from 2 miles - 8.5 miles Connects to the Lumberjack Trail.
Lumberjack Trail - Specifically maintained for mountain biking the Lumberjack trail has two trailheads: one on Old K Road and the other off of Concora Road. This 12 mile trail runs through majestic pine forests and includes several wetlands. Some hills and many scenic stretches. 3 loops range from 4-12.5miles
Bearskin -Perhaps the Lakeland area’s most popular trail. It begins at the scenic trestle bridge in downtown Minocqua and runs 18 miles south to Harshaw, where it meets up with the six-mile Hiawatha trail. The trail winds through thick hardwood and pine forests, near several lakes and follows the winding course of the Bearskin Creek, which is home to our native trout species. Crushed granite surface.
Fallison Lake Trail - Beautiful, very hilly trail with spectacular viewsof Fallison Lake. No biking or pets allowed on this trail.Trail length ranges from .5 - 2.5 miles.
Madeline Lake Trail - Four marked trails of differing scenery and
terrain. The trails follow old logging trails that wind around three
lakes. A shelter with a fire ring is provided. Pets on leashes are
allowed when the trail is not covered with snow. Trail length from 3-5.5 miles.
From Woodruff, take Hwy 47 east and turn on Townline Rd. Parking available between Townline and Rudolph Roads.
McNaughton Trail - Hiking/biking/XC skiing (groomed)
Tall stands of hemlock and pine, few steep hills on a natural-groomed surface. A
shelter and fire ring at the south end of Helen Lake makes a nice stop
for lunch. McNaughton has a natural-groomed surface and very few steep
hills. Pets on leashes are allowed when the trail is not covered with
snow.
Length: 4 loops ranging in length from 1, 3, 4 and 5.5 miles.
Location: Take Hwy 47 south from Woodruff, 13 miles. Turn right on Kildeer Road.
This easy hiking trail meanders around a mature black spruce-tamarack
bog, offers beautiful views of Trout Lake and is great for spring
wildflower hikes. Also open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
No bicycles or pets allowed. A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required
to park at the North Trout Lake Campground parking area.
Length: 1 mile loop.
Location: From Boulder Junction, south on Hwy M approximately 4 miles to a parking area on the west side of the highway.
This new paved bike trail runs between Sayner and Crystal Lake. Along
the ride, you'll cross Plum Creek and ride along Plum Lake, a deep,
clear lake known for the large number of Musky.
Length: 4 miles
Location: From Sayner, start at the intersection of County N & Hwy 155 and continue west along County N.
Powell Marsh Trail -Hiking/X-C Skiing (ungroomed)
This trail, which runs through the state Powell Marsh Wildlife Area, is
good for beginners and a great place to see birds and wildlife. The
trail runs past Spring Pond and Sherman Lake, winding through an area
that was logged years ago and through old timber types.
Length: 4 loops ranging in length from 1.5, 2, 4.5 and 7 miles.
Location: On Hwy 51 go southeast from Mercer 8 miles.
Turn right onto Hwy 47 and drive until you get to Powell Road. Turn
left onto Powell Road and travel .5 mile to the trailhead.
Raven Trail - Hiking/Biking/XC Skiing (ungroomed)
The Raven is comprised of a mix of intermediate and expert loops that
traverse rugged hills and wild woodlands near Inkpot and Clear Lakes.
The nature loop has interpretive signs and plenty of benches to sit on
to contemplate the old stands of pine and hemlock. This trail also
offers a plank bridge that crosses a bog, making it easy for youngsters
to get close-up views of pitcher plants and other native flora. Pets
are not allowed on the nature loop.
Length: Loops vary from 1.5 , 3.5 and 5.0 miles.
Location: From Woodruff, take Hwy 47 east to Woodruff Rd. and turn at Raven sign.
Schlecht Lake Trail - Hiking/Biking/X-C skiing (groomed)
This trail’s natural grassy knolls wind around three lakes and through
hardwood forests, making it a spectacular sight in the fall. Three
kilometers of the trail are lit from dusk to 10 p.m., which is great
for night skiing. The trail is easy to moderately challenging.
Length: 10 kilometers. For shorter hikes, the trail has lots of signs along the way that lead back to the parking lot.
Location: Located on Leary Rd., 1.5 miles south of downtown Minocqua, off Hwy 51.
Tom Roberts Memorial Nature - Hiking
This handicapped accessible paved nature trail offers interpretive signs as visitors amble though balsam, pine, maple, birch and aspen with beautiful views of Muskellunge Lake. No bikes or pets allowed. A State Park vehicle admission sticker is required. This trail accesses both the Crystal Lake Trail and the Plum Lake Trail systems. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 124KB.)
Length: 1/2 mile loop.
Location:
From the intersection of County M and County N south of Boulder
Junction, continue east on County N approximately 2 miles to Crystal
Lake Campground. The Trail is located near the beach area at the
campground.
Variety of trails. Groomed and tracked. BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED skiers. Some trails are for skating, some for classical skiing. Directions to trail: From Sayner, continue west on Cty. Hwy. N about 2 miles to Razorback Road and parking area.
Canoe or Kayak
Trout River, 2 sections 3-4 Hrs. each section
Tomahawak River, 4 sections 4-6 Hrs.
Manitowish River 4-6 sections 2-7 Hrs.
Wisconsin River near Lake Tomahawk 3 sections 2-6
Sea Kayak, Sand Island, Sea Caves, Ship Wrecks
For Reservations Contact Rae Lundberg