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Ahnapee State Trail

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Trail: Ahnapee State Trail
National Park: Door County Parks
Features: River(s)
Meadow(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 12 miles
Desc: Old Railroad bed, level, scenic past Maplewood swamp, orchards, stone quarry, bridges etc.
Accessed in Sturgeon Bay off Shish Road. Maplewood at Intersection of Hwy 42 and City Highway. Forestville at Forestville Dam County Road 0.5 mile north of City J on Mill Road.

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Ahnapee State Trail County Park

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Trail: Ahnapee State Trail County Park
National Park: Door County Parks
Miles: 12 miles

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Anvil Lake NRT

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Trail: Anvil Lake NRT
National Park: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Equestrian - riding
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Showshoeing
Swimming
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 1750 ft
Miles: 12 miles
Desc: This is one of the oldest and most popular cross-country ski trails in the Eagle River area. Trails are groomed for traditional-style skiing as well as ski-skating. Several loops are available over varied terrain from easy to difficult. Anvil is excellent for hiking and mountain biking in the summer and fall. It is also a designated watchable wildlife area, especially for woodland warblers
From Eagle River, take State Highway 70 east for 9 miles to parking lot #1 on right (south), or take State Highway 70 east eight miles to Military Road (FR 2178) on the left (east).

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Bearskin State Trail

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Trail: Bearskin State Trail
National Park: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Features: Creek(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 18 miles
Desc: Former railroad runs through typical northern forest with a number of water crossings and access to wetland communities
One block west of the stop lights in down town Minoequa (north end) One mile east of Hwy 51 on Co. Hwy K.

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Eds Lake NRT

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Trail: Eds Lake NRT
National Park: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation: 1700 ft
Desc: A favorite trail for cross-country skiers, this trail also provides excellent opportunities for hikers and mountain bike enthusiasts. The trail follows several early 1900’s railroad grades through a variety of forest types. Tracked and groomed for traditional skiing, the three loops provide excellent skiing for beginner to intermediate skiers. An Adirondack-style shelter overlooking Ed’s Lake is located along the Birch Loop.
County Highway West midway between the towns of Crandon and Wabeno. Look for a large sign along the northeast side of the highway.

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Elroy-Sparta State Trail

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Trail: Elroy-Sparta State Trail
National Park: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
River(s)
Meadow(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Fishing
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 32 miles
Desc: An abandoned Chicago-Northwestern railroad, passing through 3 rock tunnels. Located in Hidden Valleys Country and passes through a portion of the unglaciated area of WI
Runs from Elroy to Sparta. Trailhead in Elroy is at downtown Elroy Commons. To get to Elroy - exit I90 -94 @ New Lisbon and follow signs on Hwy 80 to Elroy. Sparta Trailhead - exit I90 at Sparta on Hw 27 north. Follow signs to trailhead.

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Ice Age

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Trail: Ice Age
National Park: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Miles: 25 miles

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Jordan Park Nature

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Trail: Jordan Park Nature
National Park: Portage County Park Commission
Features: River(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Showshoeing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds
Swimming

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 2.25 miles
Desc: Trail winds through a mature stand of white pine and oak. Includes a self-guided nature trail booklet. Additional loops include a wildlife and fern swamp area Trail compliments the Jordan Park Nature Center
From the intersection of WS Hwy 66 and County Highway Y turn left. Go .25 mile on Y, turn Left. Trailhead is behind nature center on right. 5 miles NE of Stevens Point.

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Kiwanis

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Trail: Kiwanis
National Park: City of Janesville

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Kiwanis Trail

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Trail: Kiwanis Trail

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