Wisconsin · Hiking

Schmuland Hwt

3.7 mi
round trip
226 ft
climb
1,568 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Schmuland Hwt open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Schmuland Hwt is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin. The nearest town is Fifield, about 10 miles away, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 21 feet. It's a short walk, but the route has a steep stretch early on, with a 6% grade at about 0.2 miles. The surface is natural, and the trail is open to both horses and bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Park Falls show July highs around 78°F and lows near 56°F, while January highs average about 20°F. Popple Creek is about 2 miles away, and Sailor Lake and Sailor Lake Pavilion are both within about 2 miles. Paddlers can reach the Elk River, roughly 6 miles off.