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Wisconsin
Chickadee
21.8 mi
Distance
905 ft
Gain
7h 29m
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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Chickadee
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 21.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 905 ft
- Elevation loss
- 905 ft
- Highest point
- 1,086 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,001 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Chickadee Trail is a challenging 21.8-mile out-and-back route in Wisconsin that rewards dedicated hikers with a substantial wilderness experience. This trail traverses diverse terrain typical of Wisconsin's natural landscape, offering hikers the opportunity to explore remote forest and natural areas while building significant mileage and elevation gain. The out-and-back format allows you to turn back at any point while enjoying the same scenic route in both directions.
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