Three Eagle Trail
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 81 ft
- climb
- 1,652 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Three Eagle Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in northern Wisconsin, about 2.6 miles from the town of Eagle River. The trail is roughly 1.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 81 feet, and it reaches a high point of 1652 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.3 miles in, rising about 2 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eagle River show July highs around 78°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick outing. Eagle River - Florence District, a river fishing area, is about 2.6 miles away. Laurel Lake Campground and the Sam Campbell Memorial hike are both within about 8.5 miles, and Anvil Lake campground is just under 10 miles off.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Three Eagle Trail
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
21° / 2°
10 wet
Feb
26° / 3°
8 wet
Mar
37° / 13°
9 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
10 wet
May
65° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
12 wet
Jul
78° / 54°
12 wet
Aug
75° / 52°
11 wet
Sep
67° / 44°
12 wet
Oct
53° / 33°
13 wet
Nov
38° / 21°
11 wet
Dec
26° / 10°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eagle Rvr, WI, 2.6 mi away at 1,623 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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