Glacier Trail
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 557 ft
- climb
- 1,516 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jul–Aug
- best months
Is Glacier Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Glacier Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Glacier Trail is a cross-country ski route in the Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 5.7 miles, with a low point of 1,423 feet and a high of 1,516 feet. The climb is gentle, with an elevation gain of about 111 feet one way, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.6 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Clam Lake show January highs around 20°F with lows near 1°F, while July highs reach about 76°F. The station sits at nearly the same elevation as the trail, so its figures are a fair guide to conditions on the route. The trail sits close to several other outings. The Rock Lake Bike 5Mi Cutoff is just 0.2 miles away, and the Rock Lake Bike and Extended Nature Trail are within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Namekagon Campground is about 5 miles off.
- Rock Lake Bike 5Mi CutoffHiking0.2 mi
- Rock Lake BikeHiking1.4 mi
- Extended Nature TrailHiking2.2 mi
- NamekagonCamping5.3 mi
- Namekagon RiverRiver fishing6.5 mi
- Porcupine Lake WildernessLake fishing7.7 mi
- Two LakesCamping8.5 mi
- Lake Owen Recreation AreaLake fishing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Rock Lake National Rec 11.5 KmCross-country skiing · Next door
- Forest Lodge Nature TrailCross-country skiing · ~4 min drive
- Old Korte EastCross-country skiing · ~9 min drive
- The DeckCross-country skiing · ~9 min drive
- Rock Lake National Rec 7.1KmCross-country skiing · Next door
- Conservancy TrailCross-country skiing · ~4 min drive
- BauerCross-country skiing · ~10 min drive
- Elevator ShaftCross-country skiing · ~9 min drive
- Rock Lake National Rec 6KmCross-country skiing · ~2 min drive
- Spider Lake Fire LaneCross-country skiing · ~8 min drive
Best time to visit Glacier Trail
Best months: July–August. 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
20° / 1°
11 wet
Feb
25° / 1°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 13°
10 wet
Apr
49° / 27°
12 wet
May
63° / 40°
13 wet
Jun
73° / 51°
14 wet
Jul
76° / 56°
12 wet
Aug
75° / 54°
12 wet
Sep
67° / 46°
13 wet
Oct
52° / 34°
14 wet
Nov
37° / 22°
12 wet
Dec
25° / 8°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clam Lake 4w, WI, 7.7 mi away at 1,498 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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