Ridge
Wisconsin
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.4 mi
Distance
903 ft
Gain
3h 7m
Time
No verdict for this trail
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
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Ridge
Suggested plan · check conditions before you go
Meals
Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 903 ft
- Elevation loss
- 903 ft
- Highest point
- 1,557 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,447 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Ridge Trail is an 8.39-mile out-and-back hike in Wisconsin that offers hikers a chance to explore elevated terrain with scenic vistas along the way. The trail traverses ridge-top sections with mixed forest and open areas, providing a moderate workout with steady elevation changes. This route is ideal for those seeking a half-day adventure with good views and manageable distance.
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