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Wisconsin
Butternut
0.8 mi
Distance
244 ft
Gain
24 min
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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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 244 ft
- Elevation loss
- 244 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- RNA - RESEARCH NATURAL AREA
About this trail
The Butternut Loop is a short, accessible 0.84-mile loop trail in the Butternut area of Wisconsin, perfect for a quick nature walk or family outing. This easy trail offers a gentle introduction to the local landscape and is ideal for hikers looking for a brief woodland experience without significant elevation gain.
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