Porcupine Lake/Porcupine Wilderness Area - 9:00 a.m. – Noon: Have you ever hiked on a National Scenic Trail? Here is your chance! Join members of the Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association as they lead a variety of hikes in 2018. Get to know the premier North Country National Scenic Trail that traverses the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. All hikes are FREE! You can participate as often as you like. Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, weather-appropriate clothing, bug repellent, water, a snack and trekking poles (if you desire).
Meet hike leader, Tom Matthiae, at the Porcupine Lake Parking Area on Porcupine Lake Road (FR 213) about 1.2 miles east of South Lake Owen Drive and hike into the wilderness area. During this slow and meandering hike, participants will look and listen for the many forest songbirds birds that frequent the area. Total hike time will be 2 – 3 hours.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. A hike along the northern boundary of the Brunsweiler River and Mineral Lake State Natural and Research Area is being led by Ellie Williams. Meet at the Parking Area on Mineral Lake Road, (FR 187) where the NCT crosses the road, for this 4 mile in and out hike. This large tract of woodlands is a prime example of a northern mesic forest. Observation and discussion will focus on the plant life that dominates this specific forest community. From geology and soils, to trees, shrubs and ground layer, this habitat type will be explored. Bring your plant ID books!
Have you ever hiked on a National Scenic Trail? Join members of the Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association as they lead a variety of hikes in 2018. All hikes are FREE! Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, weather-appropriate clothing, bug repellent, water, a snack and trekking poles (if you desire).
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Swedish Settlement Hike led by Warren Irle. Participants will meet at the Trail Head Parking Area on Old Grade Road, (FR 202) for a 5 mile round-trip hike. In route to the Swedish Settlement, hikers will cross the majestic Marengo River and hike to the Juniper Rock Overlook.
Have you ever hiked on a National Scenic Trail? Here is your chance! Join members of the Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association as they lead a variety of hikes in 2018. Get to know the premier North Country National Scenic Trail that traverses the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. All hikes are FREE! You can participate as often as you like. Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, weather-appropriate clothing, bug repellent, water, a snack and trekking poles (if you desire).
North Country National Scenic Trail Day 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Rainbow Lake Wilderness Hike. This hike is being led by Mel Baughman. Meet at the south boundary trail head on Reynard Lake Road, west off of the Delta-Drummond Road, approximately 5 miles north of Drummond. Participants will then carpool to the northern boundary of the Rainbow Lake Wilderness on North Delta Road (FR 228) and hike back to the south boundary. This will be 6.4 mile through hike and will focus on forest ecology and trail design.
Join members of the Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association as they lead a variety of hikes in 2018. Get to know the premier North Country National Scenic Trail that traverses the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. All hikes are FREE! You can participate as often as you like. Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, weather-appropriate clothing, bug repellent, water, a snack and trekking poles (if you desire).
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A hike from Snake Trail Road to experience majestic overlooks and beautiful fall colors along the trail. This hike is being led by Katie LeMoine, Trails Technician with the US Forest Service. Meet Katie at the berm on Snake Trail Road (FR 383). Participants will walk up the closed road to the NCT, hike west, and then turn around after hiking for 1.5 hours. Katie will answer questions and talk about the 2016 flood damage. This in and out hike will be approximately 4 miles in distance.
Join members of the Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association as they lead a variety of hikes in 2018. All hikes are FREE! You can participate as often as you like. Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, weather-appropriate clothing, bug repellent, water, a snack and trekking poles (if you desire).
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