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Wisconsin
Ketchem Lake Hwt
4.4 mi
Distance
711 ft
Gain
1h 38m
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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Ketchem Lake Hwt
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 711 ft
- Elevation loss
- 711 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Ketchem Lake Hwt is a scenic out-and-back trail in Wisconsin that offers a peaceful woodland hike to a beautiful lake destination. This 4.42-mile route takes you through mixed forest terrain with the reward of reaching Ketchem Lake, a picturesque spot ideal for enjoying nature and wildlife viewing. The trail provides a moderate forest walking experience suitable for hikers seeking a shorter day hike with natural lake scenery.
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