Lauterman National Recreation Trail
Wisconsin
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17.2 mi
Distance
715 ft
Gain
6h 20m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Lauterman National Recreation Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 17.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 715 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,078 ft
- Highest point
- 1,555 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,445 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Lauterman National Recreation Trail is a scenic 17.23-mile point-to-point route through Wisconsin's North Woods, offering hikers a chance to experience diverse forest terrain and natural landscapes. This trail traverses a mix of woodland environments typical of the region, providing a substantial day hike or backpacking opportunity for intermediate to experienced hikers. The point-to-point format makes it ideal for those seeking a one-way adventure through remote Wisconsin backcountry.
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