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HikingHiking is a great way to get close to nature and understand your natural environment. In addition to our five nature trails, the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest has seven other trails designated for hiking. There are also hundreds of miles of old logging roads, less traveled town roads, forest access roads, and snowmobile trails that offer good hiking. Pets, biking, hiking or snowshoeing are not allowed on groomed ski trails during the winter months.

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Local Emergency Contact InformationOneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100 • Vilas County Sheriff’s Department: 715-479-4441

Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800

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General Trail Rules• A Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required for skiers and bikers 16+ years old on designated trails. • No pets are allowed on nature trails. • No pets, biking, hiking or snowshoeing allowed on the groomed ski trails during the winter months. • Pets need to be on a leash no longer than eight feet at all times. • Carry out all litter and pet waste on departure. • No motorized vehicles allowed.

Shannon Trail z No fee or pass required.The terrain on the Shannon Trail is gently rolling with a variety of timber types. The loop around Shannon Lake is especially scenic. Approximately half of the trail winds through an area that was logged in 1976, in 2000, and again in 2010. The remainder meanders through a variety of northern hardwoods. Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.

Lumberjack Trailz Daily or annual state trail pass required for biking only.Lumberjack Trail is a very scenic trail winding along the edge of the Manitowish River, Fishtrap Flowage and White Sand Lake. The trail gently rolls through a variety of timber types. The surface is grass, dirt, rocks, and sand. The effort level is easy to moderate. Approximately half of the trail winds through an area that was logged several years ago. The rest of the trail is through old timber. This trail connects with the Escanaba Trail. Leashed pets are allowed year-round.

General InformationFor general questions about trails or the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, contact the Clear Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668, or the Crystal Lake Visitor Station at 715-542-3923.

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR Photo courtesy of Michele Woodford, WDNR

McNaughton Trail z Daily or annual state trail pass required for biking and skiing only.McNaughton Trail follows old logging roads with very few steep hills. This grass and dirt trail is very scenic and excellent for a beginner. The trail winds around three different lakes. There is a shelter with fire ring on the trail.

Madeline Trail z Daily or annual state trail pass required for biking and skiing only.This remote-seeming trail has a variety of terrain with rolling hills and scenery as it winds through old logging roads. The effort level is easy to moderate. There is a shelter located on the trail with a fire ring.

Raven Trail z Daily or annual state trail pass required for biking and skiing only.The majority of Raven Trail runs through an area logged years ago, although some has been logged recently. The trail winds past both Clear and Inkpot Lakes. There are a couple of steep hills. Most of the trail is an intermediate level. There is also an expert trail and a shelter with fire ring. Pets are never allowed on the Interpretive Nature Trail (yellow) loop of this trail. Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

Powell Trailz No fee or pass required.This is an easy trail that runs past Spring Pond and Sherman Lake. Half of the trail winds through an area that was logged recently. The remainder goes through old timber types. In 2002, some aspen was cut to help regenerate habitat for wildlife. Leashed pets are allowed year-round.

Escanaba Trail z Daily or annual state trail pass required for skiing only.This trail is very hilly, rolling and scenic. It winds around five different lakes, through stands of maple, aspen and balsam. There are a couple fairly steep hills. A shelter with fire ring is located on the trail. Restrooms are located near the trailhead.

State Trail Admission FeesAnnual Pass ................................ $25 Daily Pass ...................................... $5

• Trail passes are required for all skiers and bikers 16+ years of age on designated biking or skiing trails. Self-registration is available at the trailheads. • Trail fees contribute to the cost of grooming and maintenance.

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Come back soon — and be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests1 Governor Knowles State Forest .................... 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-56783 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Crystal Lake: 715-542-3923 • Clear Lake: 715-356-36685 Peshtigo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-3965

6 Black River State Forest ................................ 715-284-41037 Coulee Experimental State Forest ................ 608-785-9007

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RAVEN TRAIL LOOPS

Red - 4.25 miles

Red (bypass) - 4.11 miles

Blue - 3.13 miles

Green - 2.31 miles

Yellow/Nature - 1.43 miles

Snowshoe and Mountain Bike - 6.78 miles

Clear Lake Paved Bike Path 5.6 miles (one way)

Raven Trail System

White Sand Lake

Little RiceLake

Manitowish River

NixonCreek

Lost Canoe LakeBur Lake

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LUMBERJACK TRAIL LOOPS

Red - 5.86 miles

Red (short) - 1.50 miles

Blue - 4.57 miles

Green - 2.94 miles

Lumberjack Trail System

ShannonLake

Found Lake

Stella Lake

Deadman Lake

LostLake

Dean Road

Found Lake Road

Four C

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Four Corner Lane

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Found Lake Road

Bypass

County Trunk Highway G

Highway 155to St. Germain

Red - 6.51 miles

Red (bypass) - 6.41 miles

Blue - 4.70 miles

Green - 2.11 miles

Green (bypass) - 2.01 miles

Yellow - 1.89 miles

SHANNON TRAIL LOOPS

Shannon Trail System

Kildeer Road

Wolf Road

Fox Road

Fox Lake

HelenLake

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HawkLake

Wisconsin State TrailPasses Are

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McNAUGHTON TRAIL LOOPS

Red/Skater’s - 4.31 miles

Blue - 3.50 miles

Green - 2.93 miles

Yellow - 1.01 miles

McNaughton Trail System

County Trunk Highway K

NebishLake

Escanaba Lake

Pallette Lake

Lost Canoe Lake

MysteryLake

SpruceLake

LittleEscanaba

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Starrett Road

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ESCANABA TRAIL LOOPS

Red - 8.48 miles

Blue - 6.65 miles

Blue (bypass) - 6.39 miles

Green - 4.38 miles

Yellow - 2.36 miles

Escanaba Trail System

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Little ArborLake

Madeline Lake

Link CreekLink Creek

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Red - 5.13 miles

Blue - 3.83 miles

Green - 3.58 miles

Yellow - 3.21 miles

MADELINE LAKE TRAIL LOOPS

Madeline Lake Trail System

Sherman Lake

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Sandy BeachCampground

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NOTE: Cross-country skiing allowedbut trails are NOT groomed.

Red - 5.13 miles

Blue - 4.19 miles

Green - 1.85 miles

Yellow - 1.87 miles

POWELL TRAIL LOOPS

Powell Trail System