Northwest Wisconsin Outdoor & Trail Guide

Hiking & Birding in Northwest Wisconsin Tuscobia State Trail Barron County 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. Fee/Pass Required: No. Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge Bayfield County 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. Fee/Pass Required: No. Wisconsin Point Douglas County Length: 3miles/4.8 km. 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 Sept at this intersection of marsh, lake and woodland. Fee/Pass Required: No. 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. 33 34 35 36 St. Peter’s Dome Ashland County Length: 3.6 mile round trip. 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. Fee/Pass Required: No. Stower Seven Lakes Trail Polk County Length: 14 miles. 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. Timm’s Hill National Trail Price County Length: 10 miles. 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. Moderate/Difficult. Fee/Pass Required: No. Totagatic Lake State Wildlife Area Sawyer County Length: 2,719-acre. The Nelson Lake Dam is located across the highway from the paved parking lot. Restrooms. At the dam, there is a wildlife viewing overlook adjacent to the highway. Red-breasted nuthatch, warblers, blue headed Vireo, eagles, waterfowl and herons. Trego Nature Trail Washburn County Length: 2.8 miles. 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. 28 29 30 31 32 www.northwestwisconsin.com • 715-416-3256 14 North Country National Scenic Trail Ashland, Bayfield & Douglas Counties Length: 31+ miles. A part of the 4,600 miles that stretches from North Dakota to New York, the longest hiking path in the US. Camping opportunities are available. Out and back trail. Fee/Pass Required: No. Reclaimed Flambeau Mine & Trails Rusk County Length: 4 miles. 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. Fee/Pass Required: No. Solberg Lake/Squaw Creek Trail Price County Length: 3.4 miles. This loop trail passes through both pine and aspen timber along rolling hills. It is used for Ruffed Grouse hunting beginning in mid-September. Easy/Moderate. Fee/Pass Required: No. 25 26 27