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Wisconsin
Spectacle - Kentuck Lake
4.3 mi
Distance
7,818 ft
Gain
3h 22m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 8 h ago · oldest 32 d
problem: Agency alerts
6 active alerts in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; most severe: Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
USFS32 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 64°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather8 h ago
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Spectacle - Kentuck Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7,818 ft
- Elevation loss
- 7,818 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
This scenic out-and-back trail in Wisconsin leads hikers through diverse terrain to the picturesque Kentuck Lake. The 4.28-mile route offers a moderate woodland experience with opportunities to observe local flora and fauna, culminating at a beautiful lakeside destination that rewards the journey with peaceful water views.
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