Langlade County Wisconsin Tourism: The County of Trails

The Trailside Inn

N9881 Hwy 55, Pearson, WI - 715-484-3330Website | Directions

Cute little Northwoods motel with 11 rooms (3 are pet-friendly rooms for an additional nightly charge) in a park-like setting. Full-service bar/restaurant on the property and close to many amenities including golf, hunting, fishing, and ATV trails. Click here to view the property. We are in the Pearson/Pickerel area and on the ATV/UTV and snowmobile trails! Visit us on Facebook!

Pickerel/Pearson ATV/UTV Trail

W8669 County Road K, Elcho, WI - 715-627-6300Directions

Pickerel/Pearson ATV Trail is located in the northeastern part of Langlade County, between Post Lake and Pickerel. This 5-mile trail is entirely on Langlade County Forest Property within portions of the Charles de Langlade Recreation Area. The trail provides a primary connections between the Parrish/Highlands ATV trail, the Augustyn Springs ATV trail, the Forest County ATV Trail System, and State trails in Forest County connecting to the rest of the state. The trail runs on either side of Rolling Stone Lake and along the east side of Pickerel Lake through county forest land and over to Upper and Lower Post Lake. Pickerel/Pearson Trail offers picturesque scenery by these lakes, rivers, and county forest land; even though, most of the trail is on roadways.

ACCESS POINTS:

Local Businesses

OTHER AMENITIES:

Access to Perch Lake Campground
Access to Post Lake Dam Park and Picnic Area
Access to Charles de Langlade Memorial Park and Picnic Area

Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Langlade County Segments

Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Summit Lake, WIWebsite | Directions

Langlade County boasts over 66 miles of the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It is divided into seven segments: 0.8 mile Ice Override, 7.2 miles Antigo Heights, 9.9 miles Kettlebowl, 12 miles Lumbercamp, 12.2 miles Summit Moraine, 12.8 miles Highland Lakes, and 12 miles Parrish Hills. The Kettlebowl and Highland Lakes Segments each have over 4 miles of connecting links over town roads. Parking areas are located at Mueller Lake, Kettlebowl Recreation Area, Sherry Road, County Hwy A, Camp Susan Recreation Area, Townline Lake Trailhead, and Parrish Road/First Lake Road. For more information on these Langlade County segments and user information, click here. The Interactive Ice Age National Scenic Trail Map can be downloaded from the Ice Age Trail Alliance Hiker Resource page or detailed maps can be downloaded by clicking here.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail Website
Interactive Ice Age National Scenic Trail Map

Antigo is a designated Ice Age Trail Community to welcome visitors with a relaxing, stress-free atmosphere to enjoy shopping, history, great food, and all the best recreational opportunities that northern Wisconsin has to offer. Learn more about how Antigo supports Ice Age Trail hikers by downloading the Ice Age Community Itinerary by clicking here.

Trail Angel Shuttles are available by emailing langladecochapter@iceagetrail.org and putting “Shuttle Request,” in the subject. Please include the following information: Number of people, date and time that the shuttle is needed, and the location and/or pin for the pick-up and drop-off points. Reference the chart on the Langlade County Chapter page for points of reference. Please consider providing a week’s notice. All of our shuttlers are local volunteers.

Norm's Hollow (formerly Lil Hummers Hideaway)

W6902 County Road A, Pickerel, WI - (715) 484-4413Website | Directions

Community-friendly bar, restaurant, and campground. Norm's Hollow focuses on delicious food, quality drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Come on in and give us a try, We strive to exceed your expectations. Three snowmobile and ATV trails meet in the parking lot which is welcome to both ATV/UTVs and snowmobiles for parking.

Longshots Pearson Smokehouse

N9881 State Road 55, Pearson, WI - (715) 484-3045Website | Directions

A Smokehouse in the Northwoods of WI. Brisket & Ribs smoked daily, with a touch of Supper Club and one of the biggest salad bars around. Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork, Smoked Loin, Prime Rib, Pulled Pork Nachos, hand-cut fries, and Death by Chocolate plus pizzas. Weekly specials will keep your tastebuds on cloud 9.

There is also an 11-room motel on the property. Click here to view the property. Located in the Pearson/Pickerel area right on the snowmobile trail! Visit Longshots Tavern on Facebook!