Wisconsin · Hiking

Long Lake

4.8 mi
round trip
502 ft
climb
1,628 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Aug
best months

Is Long Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Long Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Long Lake is a 4.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District of Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The trail is a moderate climb, gaining about 179 feet from the start and totaling about 502 feet of elevation change over the course of the trip. The highest point is about 1,628 feet, and the steepest stretch comes around mile 1.7, where the grade reaches about 10%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs of about 73°F in June to about 77°F in July, with July lows near 50°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 21°F and lows near 0°F. The trail is open from May 1 to November 30, and the estimated time to complete it is about two hours. The route is on natural surface and does not allow horses. Nearby, Lost Lake Campground (WI) and Lost Lake are about 6 miles away. The Lauterman National Recreation Trail and Morgan Lake Campground and Group Site are within about 8 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Aug

    Best time to visit Long Lake

    Best months: May–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      21° / 0°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 0°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 9°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 24°

      10 wet

    5. May

      64° / 37°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 47°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 50°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 48°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 41°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 30°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 21°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      26° / 9°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stambaugh 2sse, MI, 14.9 mi away at 1,450 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.