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Wisconsin
Whispering Lake
3.6 mi
Distance
4,095 ft
Gain
2h 12m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 19 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 66°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather19 h ago
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Whispering Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,095 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,095 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Whispering Lake offers a scenic out-and-back hike through Wisconsin's lake country, perfect for hikers seeking a moderate-length woodland walk. This 3.57-mile trail provides an accessible way to experience the natural beauty of the region's glacial landscape and shoreline views.
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