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Wisconsin
Douglas County Forest
5.1 mi
Distance
493 ft
Gain
1h 50m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
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Douglas County Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 493 ft
- Elevation loss
- 493 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
This 5.12-mile out-and-back trail winds through the natural woodlands of Douglas County Forest in Wisconsin, offering a peaceful escape into the region's boreal and mixed forest ecosystem. The trail showcases typical northern Wisconsin terrain with gentle to moderate elevation changes, passing through mature timber stands and potentially along water features common to this area. This route is ideal for hikers seeking a moderate-length forest walk with the solitude and wildlife viewing opportunities that Douglas County's protected lands provide.
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