Wisconsin · Hiking

Wolf River State Trail

44.0 mi
one way
569 ft
climb
1,638 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

Wolf River State Trail is a 44-mile point-to-point route in northeastern Wisconsin, managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and running from a low of about 1,269 feet to a high of about 1,638 feet. The nearest town is Four Corners, about 3.7 miles away. The trail is rated hard, with a total elevation gain of 569 feet and a total loss of 788 feet over the course of the trip. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Antigo weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 57°F, while January highs average about 21°F. The trail is open to both bikes and horses. Plan for about 15 hours on foot, or a shorter ride if you're on a bike. Nearby, the Wolf River Trail mountain biking route is about 5.9 miles away. The Iat - Kettlebowl Segment and Iat - Antigo Heights Segment hikes are each about 6.9 and 8.1 miles off, and Boulder Lake Campground is about 9.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Wolf River State 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.

    1. Jan

      21° / 4°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      25° / 5°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 17°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 31°

      9 wet

    5. May

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 53°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 36°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 24°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      26° / 11°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Antigo, WI, 14.5 mi away at 1,519 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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