The City of Antigo Springbrook Trail is a three-plus-mile trail constructed out of a combination of asphalt, boardwalk, and wood-chip paths along Antigo Lake and Spring Brook before meandering through forests. The 10-foot-wide trail has 420' of low-level boardwalk and 1,800 feet of raised boardwalk along Spring Brook waterway. There are four overlooks, two bridges, and three fishing piers. Sections of the trail from 4th Avenue Dam to Second Avenue are lit with low-level light pedestals for evening walks or early morning runs. The Springbrook Trail is cleared during the winter, so take advantage of the paved trail to walk, run, and enjoy our community all year long.
The trail is accessible from Fourth Avenue in Antigo, east of Hwy 45. You can also access the trail by parking in the cul-de-sac at the end of Virginia Street, behind North Elementary School, Hudson Street Shelter, Lake Park Shelter, Al Remington Little League Park, or Peaceful Valley Park & Festival Grounds.
Summer:
- Walking - Take a walk at any time of the day. Sections of the trail from 4th Avenue Dam to Second Avenue are lit with low-level light pedestals for evening walks or early morning runs. Educational signage is available to enrich the visitor experience.
- Biking - The Springbrook Trail can be biked. Please warn pedestrians when coming up from behind.
- Paddling - Antigo Lake has a boat ramp and ADA kayak launch accessible from Lakeside Park (510 4th Avenue - the south side of Antigo Lake by Lakeside Pharmacy and Grocery).
- Disc Golf - the 18-hole disc golf course's first hole is located at the north end of the boardwalk.
- Fishing - three fishing piers are along Antigo Lake.
- Camping - is available at Antigo Lake RV Campground. The campground is located half a block from Antigo Lake and the Springbrook Trail.
- Ball Fields - the trail passes four ball fields - Kretz Park, Lake Park, Senior League Park, and Al Remington Little League Ball Field.
- Playgrounds - playground equipment is located at Hudson Street Park, Lake Park, and an island off of the boardwalk.
- Picnicking - There are shelters with picnic tables and grills along the trail to enjoy a meal with family and friends.
- Restrooms: Three restrooms along the trail are available from spring to fall at Lake Park, Hudson Street, and Al Remington Ball Field.
- Wildlife Viewing - bluebird and wood duck houses are placed in Antigo Lake and Spring Brook. Occasionally, turtles and deer are seen along the trail.
Winter:- Cross-Country Skiing - The City of Antigo Park and Recreation Department maintains 2.12 miles of cross-country ski trail loops north of the boardwalk. The trail is groomed for classical and skate skiing. Access is available from the 300 block of Byrne Street, off of Langlade Road, the dead-end of Virginia Street, or behind North Elementary School.
- Snowshoeing - is allowed alongside the cross-country ski trail. Please respect the ski tracks and skating deck. Snowshoers are to walk on the far side of the skate deck.
- Ice Fishing - fish Antigo Lake during the winter months. Check ice conditions before heading out on the ice. The ice may be thinner near the 4th Avenue Dam.
- Fat Biking - is allowed alongside the cross-country ski trail. Please respect the ski tracks and skating deck. Fat bikers are to ride on the far side of the skate deck. The groomed sections of the Springbrook Trail can also be ridden during the winter months.