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Wisconsin
Horseshoe Lake
9.6 mi
Distance
816 ft
Gain
3h 35m
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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Horseshoe Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 816 ft
- Elevation loss
- 816 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
This 9.55-mile loop trail circles scenic Horseshoe Lake in Wisconsin, offering hikers a moderate-length route through the region's natural landscape. The trail provides opportunities to experience lakeside views and the diverse terrain typical of Wisconsin's glacially-shaped geography. This loop is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable distance and elevation.
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