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Assessor's Interpretive Trail
This trail is on the east end of Lost Lake adjacent to the Lost Lake Campground. It winds through majestic hemlocks and hardwoods for a deep-woods experience. Interpretive signing along the trail explains the natural and cultural history of this area. One of the highlights is the "Assessor White Pine". Visit the trail, and you'll find out how it got its name. This trail also connects to Ridge Trail.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Florence |
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| Information Center: | Lakewood - Laona Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Florence, take State Highway 70 west for 15 miles to FR 2450. Turn left and go south 1 mile to FR 2156, then 3 miles southeast to the Lost Lake Campground entrance. Turn left and follow the signs to the trailhead. Parking is available for approximately 6 vehicles.
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Interpretive Areas
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires
- Closure on FR 238/Cherryville RD in Barksdale beginning on 9/30/2024
- Water levels reduced on the Mondeaux Flowage starting on 9/30
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes