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Wisconsin
Perch Lake
4.5 mi
Distance
552 ft
Gain
1h 43m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Perch Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 552 ft
- Elevation loss
- 552 ft
- Highest point
- 1,525 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,475 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Whisker Lake Wilderness
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Perch Lake offers a scenic out-and-back hike through Wisconsin's lake country, featuring forest trails and views of the pristine lake that gives this trail its name. The 4.46-mile route provides an accessible way to experience the natural beauty of the region's glacially-formed landscape. This trail is ideal for hikers seeking a moderate woodland walk with water views.
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