Wisconsin · Hiking

Lynch Creek

1.0 mi
round trip
206 ft
climb
1,466 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Aug
best months

Is Lynch Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Lynch Creek, 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.

Lynch Creek is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2 miles in the Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin. The route starts and ends at about 1,466 feet, with a low point of 1,432 feet along the way, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is short enough to fit into a quick outing. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Clam Lake show July highs around 76°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. That station sits about the same elevation as the trail, so expect similar temperatures along the route. Lynch Creek South lies about 0.7 miles away. The Glacier Trail, used for cross-country skiing, and the Rock Lake Bike 5Mi Cutoff are both about 3.9 miles off. For an overnight stay, Namekagon campground is roughly 7 miles away.