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Wisconsin
Mainline Lake Hwt
6.0 mi
Distance
594 ft
Gain
2h 10m
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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Mainline Lake Hwt
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 594 ft
- Elevation loss
- 594 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Mainline Lake Hwt is a scenic 6-mile out-and-back trail in Wisconsin that takes hikers through diverse forest terrain to reach Mainline Lake. This moderate trail offers a rewarding destination with lake views and the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Wisconsin's north woods.
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