Langlade County Wisconsin Tourism: The County of Trails

Whether you're looking to explore or just relax, Antigo and Langlade County, located in the great Wisconsin "Northwoods", offers residents and visitors alike an abundant array of cultural, historical, natural, and recreational options. The true up north tourist destination provides a wide variety of northern Wisconsin recreational opportunities to meet everyone's liking all year long. For good reason, this is why Langlade County has been branded the "County of Trails."

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Hiking in Langlade County

- 715-623-2085

Langlade County, The County of Trails, features over 120 miles of hiking trails at 10 different trail systems including the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and 50 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. View pristine scenery and abundant wildlife while hiking northern Wisconsin County of Trails!

Ackley Wildlife Area

Ackley State Wildlife Area, Antigo, WI - 1-888-936-7463Website | Map

Just west of Antigo is the Ackley Wildlife Area where hikers have great opportunities to view waterfowl, deer, and an occasional bear on non-marked trails.

Ackley Wildlife Area Map

Antigo Springbrook Trail - Walking/Biking Trail

101 East Second Avenue, Antigo, WI - 715-623-3633 154Website | Map

The City of Antigo Springbrook trail is a two-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 of raised boardwalk along Spring Brook waterway. There are four overlooks and two bridges constructed with funds and labor provided by Inland Lakes, City of Antigo, and Antigo Rotary Club. The Springbrook Trail is cleared during the winter, so take advantage of the paved trail to walk, run, and enjoy our community.

The trailhead is on Fourth Avenue in Antigo, east of Hwy 45. You can also access the trail by parking in the culdesac at the end of Virginia Street, behind North Elementary School, Hudson Street Shelter, Lake Park Shelter, or Al Remington Little League Park. Click here to view trail amenities.

Springbrook Trail Map

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Website

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers the eastern portion of Langlade County and offers many opportunities for hiking on its many forest roads. Forest roads are viewable on the USDA Forestry website.

Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area

W6379 Fifth Avenue Road, Bryant, WI - 715-623-2085Website | Map

The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property east of Antigo off of 5th Avenue Road. It's approximately 6.5 miles in length and has a variety of trails for all abilities. The trail is maintained by the Antigo Bike & Ski Club.

Gartzke Flowage brochure with map

Hunter Walking Trails

County Road T, Pearson, WI - 715-627-6300Map

The trails are 24-miles of primarily forest roads that have been widened, mowed, and maintained annually. The area is primarily aspen forests with intermixed hardwood ridges and swamps. This block of county forest is focused on creating an ideal habitat for whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other "young forest" wildlife species. Accessible off of County Highway T, Jack Lake Firelane, Camp 23 Road, and Stevens Springs Grade.

Hunter Walking Trail Brochure with Map

Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Langlade County Segments

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

Langlade County boasts over 50 miles of the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, divided into five segments: 9.5 miles Kettlebowl, 12 miles Lumbercamp, 12 miles Summit Moraine, 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. For more information on these Langlade County segments and user information, click here.

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

Antigo is a designated Ice Age Trail Community. Click here to learn more about Antigo supporting Ice Age Trail hikers by downloading the Ice Age Community Itinerary.

Moccasin Lake Recreation Area

N11190 Bear Lane, Elcho, WI - 715-627-6300Website | Map

Just a couple of miles to the west of Elcho. Located at N11190 Bear Lane, Elcho, WI 54428. It is approximately 8.9 miles in length. Parking area, restrooms, and warming shelter with firewood and tables. Elcho XC Ski Club maintains these trails. Click here for more information on Moccasin Lake Recreation Area.

Moccasin Lake Trail Map

Noboken School Forest

Deerbrook, WI - 715-627-7611 x2305Website

Looking for another option to enjoy the great outdoors? Check out the trails of the Noboken School Forest! The Noboken School Forest is a 168-acre site that is open to the public. The Unified School District of Antigo registered the property as a school forest in 1931. Noboken School Forest has several different habitat types including a tamarack swamp, a small pond, and a 27-acre lake, Noboken Lake. Noboken School Forest is located 12-miles north of Antigo off of State Hwy. 45 on County Highway J to the east (the road that goes to Jake Lake/Veterans Memorial Park). Travel 1⁄2 mile on Hwy J and turn right at the gated logging road (about 1⁄4 mile after the power lines). There is a sign at the gate that says, “Antigo School Forest Education Shelter”.

Noboken School Forest Hiking Map

Jack Lake Recreation Area - Veteran's Memorial Park

N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook, WI - 715-623-6214Website | Map

Veteran's Memorial Park offers many miles of marked nature trails at the South Trailhead in the Jack Lake Recreation Area. The Game Lake Trail features a loop around an underdeveloped lake and an arboretum with over 500 plant species. The trail system connects to 50 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Jack Lake Hiking, Biking, & Snowshoe Trail Brochure with Map

Wolf River State Trail

White Lake, WIWebsite

The Wolf River State Trail offers 33.4 miles of trail to hike from White Lake to Lake Metonga in Forest County along the former Wisconsin Central railroad corridor. The Wolf River State Trail is non-motorized in summer from White Lake to Lily, but please be aware that from Lily to Lake Metonga the trail is a multi-use trail. ATVers are allowed on the Wolf River State Trail from Lily to Lake Metonga. During the winter season, snowmobiles are allowed on the trail from White Lake to Lake Metonga.

Wolf River State Trail Map - Non-Motorized Section
Wisconsin DNR Public Access Lands Atlas