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

Langlade County boasts over 50 miles of the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail and is divided into five segments: 0.8 mile Ice Override, 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. Parking areas are located at 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.  Interactive Ice Age National Scenic Trail Map can downloaded from the Ice Age Trail Alliance Hiker Resource page.

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”.
 

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, the City of Antigo, and the 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.

 

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