Hiking
Highlighted by its unique forest landscapes and abundant wetlands, the Chequamegon-Nicolet is a hiker's paradise. Don't like to hike? The same trails may also be used in the winter by cross-country skiers and shared in the summer with mountain bikers and horseback riders. If you'd rather not venture outside, try a scenic auto tour.
Backpacking
Backpacking on the Chequamegon-Nicolet is wonderful from late spring through the first snowfall. You can enjoy single- or multi-day adventures in the forest's five wilderness areas or more than 800 miles of trails.
Explore sites below or check out Maps and Guides for maps of trails available for hunting, hiking, and walking.
Day Hikes
Choose from over 800 miles of trails and enjoy the outdoors for a day.
Explore sites below or check out Maps and Guides for maps of trails available for hunting, hiking, and walking.
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Nicolet North Trail
This is a favorite trail for cross-country skiers, hikers, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Fifteen miles of trail are groomed and tracked in winter for skiing (traditional-style as well as ski-skating…
North Country Trail
The North Country National Scenic Trail is managed primarily as a long distance hiking trail. A long term goal for this trail is to have a continuous hiking trail from New York State to North Dakota…
Penokee Mountain Trail
The Penokee Mountain Ski Trail is in the snow belt of Lake Superior, so it typically offers some of the earliest skiing on the Great Divide Ranger District. Situated on the northern edge of a valley,…
Perch Lake Recreation Area
This quaint campground is a family favorite. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road), there are 16 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking…
Perch Lake Trail
Located just west of Whisker Lake Wilderness, this trail circles picturesque Perch Lake. If you're interested in a secluded camping experience, this trail also passes five walk-in campsites with tent…
Perch Lake Trail and Campsites
If you are looking for a secluded tent camping experience along a lake, try Perch Lake Campground. Located near the Lauterman Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area and just west of Whisker Lake…
Phelps Ski / Hiking Trail
Hike or cross-country ski this trail through a forest of maple, birch, and basswood. It is an easy grade with only one downhill section that requires some caution when skiing. Established for…
Picnic Point Recreation Area
If you’re looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a quiet campground nestled under towering pines on the Mondeaux Flowage, try the Picnic Point Campground, approximately 20 miles…
Porcupine Lake Wilderness
Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 4,446 acre wilderness is located 4 miles southeast of Drummond, Wis. in Bayfield County. Some of the wilderness contains rolling hills covered with…
Quartz Hill Trail
This trail has two sections, one located on the east and one on the west side of State Highway 32. The east section leads across a boardwalk to the top of McCaslin Mountain. It has moderately steep…
