Activity/Trail Reports
Northern Wisconsin Outdoor Adventures begin here in Langlade County. Langlade County offers many upnorth outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, snowshoeing, swimming, cycling, mountain biking, golfing, camping, horseback riding, canoeing, and so much more! Langlade County has hundreds of miles of recreational trails, over a quarter of a million acres of territory open for public hunting, 766 lakes with 207 of these from springs, 225 streams creating 391 miles of trout streams, and the famous Wolf River. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, we guarantee that you won't be bored here in Langlade County, the County of Trails. Check below for important reports, maps, and information to help you get out and enjoy it all!
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Snowmobile Trails
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Langlade County Snowmobile
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 Trail Map
DATE: December 10, 2024
Langlade County Snowmobile and winter ATV trails are closed until low-lying areas are frozen and adequate snowfall is received. Please keep checking back for updates. For instant trail report text messages, text "Recreation" to 888777 for when Langlade County motorized trails open and close. NEWS RELEASE/ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE AND WINTER ATV TRAILS DATE: March 14, 2024
With the lack of snow and cold weather all winter, Langlade County’s funded snowmobile and winter ATV trails will not open during the remainder of the 2023-24 season, regardless of any potential snowfall by March 31. We would like to extend a thank you to the clubs, volunteers, and landowners that make our trail system possible. We look forward to next winter for a more successful snowmobile and winter ATV season.
Langlade Counties Summer ATV/UTV trail system is anticipated to open earlier than normal this year but remain closed at this time. Many ATV/UTV road routes are open and available for use. Maps of open ATV/UTV road routes are available by clicking here and scrolling down to the ATV/UTV Map section. We hope you enjoy recreating in Langlade County and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County! Al Murray Langlade County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator |
Fishing
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Fishing Reports
LANGLADE COUNTY FISHING REPORTS
With 841 natural lakes, 225 streams and 200 spring ponds, Langlade County provides unlimited fishing opportunities from pan fish to musky. Many of the lakes have public launch access. However, most County lakes are small (less than 100 acres) and are located in remote forest settings. The nearly 400 miles of trout streams support excellent populations of brook, brown and rainbow trout. Eastern Langlade County is also home to one of the finest trout streams in the Midwest. The Wolf River offers excellent dry-fly fishing, especially in May and June, with good catches into autumn. The famed trout waters occur in a 40-mile section between Highway T, south to Highway M, and are divided into 10 public access points. This section of the river has a steep gradient creating numerous complex rapids and should only be navigated by experienced anglers. From Post Lake Dam to Highway T, the river is slow moving and is easy to float with a canoe. Anglers will find good populations of northern pike, walleye, bass and musky. |
Downhill Skiing
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Kettlebowl Ski Hill
Downhill Report: March 8, 2024
The Kettlebowl Ski Hill is closed for the season. Lat: 45.2637
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Cross-Country Skiing
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Gartzke Flowage Cross-Country Ski Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024
The Antigo Bike and Ski Club members have kept up with trail maintenance at Gartzke's, before and after logging operations on both the north and south side of the flowage. Trees, branches, overhanging limbs, and sticks have been removed and the loggers assisted the county with reshaping some of the trails. Gartzke Cross-Country Ski Trail has not been groomed for skiing. With the lack of snow, the trails are in good condition for hiking. With a couple of inches of snow and cold temperatures, we will have a good base established in anticipation of MORE SNOW! Antigo Bike and Ski Club volunteers maintain the cross-country trails, snowshoe trails, and facilities year-round. All donations are appreciated to help the Club maintain and make improvements on the property, owned by Langlade County. A donation box is located in the Gartzke parking lot or donations can be mailed to Becky Frisch at 711 E. 8th Avenue, Antigo, WI 54409. Thank you for your support The trails are always open, so you will not see a "trails closed" announcement. Trail location: W6379 Fifth Ave, Antigo WI 54409 Lat: 45.1326
Long: -89.9641 General Information:
5.5 miles long, designed for all abilities, and groomed for both classic and freestyle. Parking area, restrooms, and a recreation shelter. From Antigo, travel east on County F. Once past the County Highway S intersection, continue East on Fifth Avenue Road for 2 more miles. |
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Jack Lake Cross Country Ski Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: November 19, 2024 Jack Lake Recreation Area - North Trailhead trails (Jack Lake Ski Trails) have also been cleared and mowed on October 1, 2024. The trail will be groomed once adequate snowfall is received.
Skiers 18 years and older must have an annual permit issued by the Langlade County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department or a daily use permit available at the onsite self-service payment box or an annual pass. Daily cross-country ski user fee of $10 a day for adults 18 years and older. Children under 18 years of age are free. Annual passes will also be available for $30.00 per year for adults at the Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Office at 1633 Neva Road, Antigo, Wisconsin from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Annual passes will be valid from the official opening of the ski trail until November 31 of each year. A new annual pass will be required after November 31st of each year. For more information please call 715-627-6300. The one-mile snowshoe loop is located at the north end of the parking area. Please do not snowshoe on the groomed cross-country ski trail. The cross-country ski trail does allow skijoring and winter fat biking. Additional winter fat biking and snowshoeing opportunities are available a half miles down the road at Veteran's Memorial Park. The mile snowshoe trail and Jackalope Slope Sledding Hill do not have a user fee. Trail Location: N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook, WI 54424 Lat: 45.3374
Long: -89.1367 Typically Jack Lake Ski Trails are groomed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Fridays as needed) every week during the winter. General Information 15 miles long, designed for all abilities, and Piston-Bully groomed for both classic and freestyle. Parking area, restrooms, and a warming shelter. Location From Antigo, travel north on Hwy 45 to Hwy J. Turn east on Hwy J and travel approximately 2 miles. Trailhead will be on your left. 715-623-6214 |
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Kettlebowl Cross-Country Ski Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: March 8, 2024
Kettlebowl Cross-Country Ski Trail is closed for the season.
Please be aware that certain sections are multi-use trails with snowmobilers. NOTE: Kettlebowl XC Ski Trail groomers will try to groom every Saturday morning. In addition, when Kettlebowl Ski Hill is closed, park by the entrance gate. A new trailhead 100 yards from the entrance gate has been developed. Please be sure to not block the gate. Click here to view a map. To map the location: N6875 Hwy 52, Lily WI Lat: 45.2637 Lon: -88.9082 General Information 4.3 miles long, includes three loops, groomed for classical and skate skiing. Location From Antigo, travel North on Hwy 45 to Hwy I. East on Hwy I to Hwy 52 approximately eight miles. |
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Maranatha Ski Trail System
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 6, 2024
Maranatha XC Ski Trail is closed until adequate snowfall is received. The signage on the trails are put up as an old trail was brought back online after the July 19, 2019 storm cleanup, so try out Derecho Lane (formally Widow Maker). Click here to view the map. Trail location: N6120 Sawyer Lake Rd, White Lake, WI 54491
Lat: 45.2479 Lon: -88.7513 General Information Maintained by Silver Birch Ranch and is open to the public. Nine clearly marked trail loops encompass 6.7 miles of beautiful wooded scenery in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The trail ranges from beginner to expert levels and is groomed for traditional skiing. Location The trailhead begins ½ mile East of Silver Birch Ranch located at N6120 Sawyer Lake Road (4 miles North of Langlade). From Langlade, follow Hwy 55 about 4 miles north to Sawyer Lake Road (FR 2122). Turn right and go about 2 miles. The parking area is at the trailhead on the right (south) side of Sawyer Lake Road. |
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Moccasin Ski Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 10, 2024
With about 4 inches of snow on December 4th, the Moccasin Ski Trail was rolled and dragged on December 5 but not tracked. With the warm temperatures, as of Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the Moccasin Ski Trail is in fair condition for skiing with a 1-inch hard crusty base around the entire trail. The Luge Loop is in poor condition due to exposed rocks. It is recommended to use older or bushwacking skies if you go on the trail before more snow is received. Keep thinking snow!
Skijoring is allowed on the cross-country ski trail. Winter fat biking is allowed on the snowshoe trail, but not on the ski trail.
For information on trail conditions, call Chuck Wetzel (715-275-3068). If anyone does work on the trail like brushing, please contact Chuck Wetzel as we will be receiving a grant again this year for work done on the trail. General Information 5.5 miles long, designed for all abilities, and groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing. A separate 3.5-mile snowshoe trail accessible from the parking lot allows winter fat biking. Please do not ride winter fat bikes on the cross-country ski trail. Parking area, restrooms, and two warming shelters with heat sources and tables. Location: N11190 Bear Lane, Elcho, WI 54428 From Antigo, travel North on Hwy 45 approximately 18 miles. Turn left onto Enterprise Lake Road. West on Moccasin Lake Road to Bear Road. South on Bear Road one mile to the trailhead. Lat: 45.4370
Long: -89.1367 |
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Springbrook Cross-Country Ski Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: March 8, 2024
Springbrook Cross-Country Ski Trail is closed for the season, but open to hikers. Location Trailhead: 300 block of Byrne Street (off of Langlade Road), Antigo WI 54409 Lat: 45.1413
Long: -89.1506 Please Note: the City of Antigo does not staff on the weekend. Any snow occurring in the evening hours or on the weekend will be taken care of during regular business hours. General Information The City of Antigo offers two miles of cross-country loops on the Antigo Lake trail. 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
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Snowshoeing in Langlade County
Packed Snowshoe Trails
Antigo Single Track Mountain Bike Trail - Open for snowshoeing and winter fat biking. The trail is in poor condition as of February 22, 2024. This ungroomed winter fat bike and snowshoe trail is close to Antigo and is a great place to ride or snowshoe. The trail consists of loops of rolling hills and beautiful scenery. The trailhead is located at N1985 Dump Rd, Antigo, WI 54409.
Gartzke Flowage The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property east of Antigo off 5th Avenue Road. It's approximately 5.5 miles in length and has a variety of trails for all abilities. It is managed by the Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department and the Antigo Bike and Ski Club. The trail is groomed and tracked by the Antigo Bike and Ski Club.
Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail Map The trail system is designed for mountain biking but is open to snowshoeing in winter. The trailhead is located within Langlade County's Veteran's Memorial Park.
Moccasin Lake The trail system is designed for snowshoeing, winter fat biking, and horseback riding. The snowshoe trail starts on the west side of the parking lot. Feel free to make your own trail but please stay off the cross-country ski trail.
Kettlebowl Recreation Area - Track 52 Trailhead Enjoy snowshoeing on 9 miles of varying hills at Kettlebowl Recreation Area Track 52 Trailhead. There will be plenty of heart-pumping excitement for you while snowshoeing the wooded trails in the northern Crocker Hills. Please be aware that you may encounter sled dog teams and skijorers training. When a person or team is going to pass or overtake another team, they will call out "TRAIL!" When heard, please move to one side of the trail to allow for a safe pass.
Back Country Snowshoeing If Back-country snowshoeing is more your style of snowshoeing, enjoy the 130,000 acres of County forest lands or try one of these signed but ungroomed trails. Find out what the snow depth is by clicking here. The Game Lake Nature Trail at Veterans Memorial Park/Jack Lake Map The trail system is designed for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Motor vehicles are prohibited on these trials. The trail is on Langlade County property and is managed by the Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department. The trailhead is located within Langlade County's Veteran's Memorial Park.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Langlade County boasts 50 miles of the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail that can be snowshoed in the winter. There are 5 segments: 13 miles Kettlebowl, 12 miles Lumbercamp, 9.5 miles Old Railroad, 13.5 miles Highland Lakes and 12 miles Parrish Hills. Click here for Ice Age National Scenic Trail descriptions, conditions, and reports. Snow depth along the Ice Age Trail can be found by clicking here.
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Winter Fat Biking
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Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail in Veteran's Memorial Park
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Trail Map
Winter Fat Biking Report: April 3, 2024
The Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail is closed. The trail will be reassessed once the ground firms up.
Veteran's Memorial Park offers 10-miles of fast and flowing single and double-track mountain biking trails groomed in the winter for fat biking. Whether you're a first-time biker or a longtime shredder, these trails have something for everyone. The trail weaves its course through changing scenery of northern hardwood, aspen, and conifer forest types. The trail also meanders along three undeveloped glacier lakes, wetlands, and bogs. Location: Veteran's Memorial Park/Jack Lake
The trailhead is located within Langlade County's Veteran's Memorial Park 15 miles north of Antigo. Once in the park, the trailhead is located in the southwest corner of the parking lot before entering the campgrounds.
N8375 Park Road Deerbrook, WI 54424 Length: The trail is 10 miles in length.
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Antigo Single Track Mountain Bike Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: October 26, 2024
The Antigo Single Track Trail is in excellent fall condition for mountain biking. The trail was leaf blown on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A big Thank You to our volunteers Mike Heiny, James Jaros, and Mark Arrowood who were able to get this completed. You will enjoy five loops of rolling hills and beautiful scenery on the Antigo Single Track Mountain Bike trail. The trail is not groomed in the winter, but the signed trail does allow winter fat biking and snowshoeing. The trail is close to shopping, food, and additional recreational opportunities as the trail is approximately 2 miles south of Antigo. Location: N1985 Dump Road, Antigo, WI. Trailhead is located right before the entrance to the old city dump. Length: 3.6 miles in length |
Sledding
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Antigo Sledding Hill
Report: February 26, 2024
The Antigo Sledding Hill is closed due to no snow on the hill. When open, lights will turn on from dusk to 8:30 pm.
Location: Off First Avenue (between Edison and Dorr Street) |
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Jackalope Slope Sledding Hill
Date of Report: February 26, 2024
Jackalope Slope Sledding Hill is closed due to no snow. More snow is needed to improve the sledding hill. NEW in the winter of 2023-2024! Jackalope Slope Sledding Hill is located at Jack Lake Recreation Area's North Trailhead along County Road J next to the Spychalla Lodge. The sledding hill is accessible off of the Jack Lake Ski Trail parking lot that is on the curve before entering Veterans Memorial Park. |
Ice Skating
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Outdoor Skating Rinks
Date of Report: February 22, 2024
Peaceful Valley Heinzen Pavilion Rink (figure skaters and non-hockey skaters): Peaceful Valley Heinzen Pavilion Rink is in poor condition. The warming house is closed for the season. The warming house is available for reservations. The City of Antigo Park and Rec crews will open and close the garage doors based on the snow forecast, and conditions. If the garage doors are closed, the walk-through access doors on east and west ends of the building are open. Benches have been placed for sitting and putting on skates.
Peaceful Valley Hockey Rink: Peaceful Valley Heinzen Hockey Rink and the warming house are closed for the season. The warming house is available for reservations. When open, lights for the hockey rink will be on until 8:30 pm daily.
The ice trail connecting the rinks and the warming house will be developed when the conditions allow. Peaceful Valley Warming House: Peaceful Valley Warming House is closed. When open, the warming house is open from 7:00 am – 8:30 pm. The doors lock at 8:30 pm, so please be sure to have all personal items out of the Warming House prior to 8:30 pm. Please Note: the City of Antigo does not staff on the weekend or holidays. Any snow occurring in the evening hours or on the weekend will be removed the next business day. |
Skijoring
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Crocker Hill Sled Dog Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: February 22, 2024
Crocker Hills Recreation Area is currently closed until adequate snowfall is received. Unfortunately, there are some big ruts that need more snow to fill them in before the trail will be runnable. Keep doing those snow dances!
Enjoy skijoring on 6-miles of varying hills at Crocker Hill Sled Dog Trail. There will be plenty of heart-pumping excitement for you and your dog on the wooded trails in the Crocker Hills. Due to the rolling hills, Crocker Hill Sled Dog Trail is an intermediate to advanced skijoring trail. Please be aware that you may encounter sled dog teams training. When a person or team is going to pass or overtake another team, they will call out "TRAIL!" When heard, please move to one side of the trail to allow for a safe pass. Trail location: Crocker Hill Sled Dog Trail is located approximately 17 miles east of Antigo on Fraley Road in Four Corners. The trailhead is exactly 1.5 miles north of Hwy 64. For more information on Crocker Hills Sled Dog Trail, go to their website by clicking here. |
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Track 52
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Trail Map
Date of Report: March 8, 2024
Track 52 Sled Dog Trail system is CLOSED for the season.
The 9 miles of varying hills at Track 52 are groomed in cooperation with the Langlade County Forestry Department. Due to the rolling hills, Track 52 is an intermediate to advanced skijoring trail. Trails are marked when open to skijoring and sled dog teams. When a person or team is going to pass or overtake another team, they will call out "TRAIL!" When heard, please move to one side of the trail to allow for a safe pass. Trail Markers:
Trail location: approximately 14 miles northeast of Antigo on Langlade-Price Road between Bryant & Lily. The trailhead is exactly ¾ of a mile north of Hwy 52 and Langlade Price Road intersection (¾ mile west of Kettlebowl Ski Hill). Lat: 45.263985 Long: -88.926659 |
Dog Park
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City of Antigo Dog Park
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Trail Map
Report: The Antigo Dog Park parking is open.
The Dog Park is located off of Century Avenue or the new Hwy 64 bypass (Address: 2000 Hwy 64, Antigo, WI 54409). This area was formally a landfill but has since been capped. It will now be utilized as a space for owners and their pets to enjoy socializing and off-leash time within an expansive and beautiful fenced-in area. The park features a separate small dog area (approximately 2 acres), various access gates to enter and exit the park, and various trails and open spaces that will be mowed throughout the summer season. |
Hiking
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Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024 The Antigo Bike and Ski Club members have kept up with trail maintenance at Gartzke's, before and after logging operations on both the north and south side of the flowage. Trees, branches, overhanging limbs, and sticks have been removed and the loggers assisted the county with reshaping some of the trails. They are in good condition for hiking and with a couple of inches of snow and cold temperatures, we will have a good base established in anticipation of MORE SNOW! Enjoy and don't forget to donate so the Antigo Bike and Ski Club volunteers can continue to maintain and enhance the trails and facilities year-round. The trails at Gartzke Flowage are always open, so you will not see a "trails closed" announcement.
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Antigo Bike and Ski Club volunteers maintain the facilities year-round. All donations are appreciated to help the Club maintain and make improvements on the property, owned by Langlade County. Donations can be mailed to Becky Frisch, Treasurer, 711 E. 8th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409. The Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area offers trails that are very scenic and traverse through a Norway Pine plantation, upland hardwood, and cedar swamps along the flowage. Depending upon rain, the cedar swamp conditions will normally be easily hiked/biked in the summer. Several spring seeps dot the landscape and add to the natural beauty of the area. Trails are great for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall, while in the winter, the trails are used for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. W6379 Fifth Ave Antigo, WI 54409 The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property east of Antigo off 5th Avenue Road. Length: 5.5 miles in length and has a variety of trails for all abilities. Gartzke Flowage Recreation Map |
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Hunter Walking Trails
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Trail Map
Date of Report: April 17, 2024 The Hunter Walking Trails are in good condition for people to enjoy. |
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Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Langlade County Segments
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Trail Map
All five Ice Age Trail segments in Langlade County are open for hiking but conditions may vary on segments or time. The Langlade County Ice Age Chapter in-depth trail report is on its website at https://www.iceagetrail.org/get-involved/volunteer/chapters/langlade-county/. Due to situations beyond the control of the Langlade County Ice Age Trail Chapter, conditions are constantly changing. For trip planning, check the Climate Prediction Center's website https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/index.php for a future projection of weather conditions in the area.
Langlade County boasts 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. 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. Interactive Ice Age National Scenic Trail Map Ice Age National Scenic Trail Map |
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Jack Lake Trail at Veteran's Memorial Park
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Trail Map
Date of Report: October 1, 2024 The Jack Lake Trail is in great shape for people to enjoy fall hiking! All Jack Lake hiking trails have been brushed, and trimmed and are ready for great fall hiking. The boardwalk around Game Lake nature trail is dry & in good shape. The Jack Lake Ski Trails have also been cleared and mowed. Fall colors are excellent, especially in the game lake areas. |
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Moccasin Lake Trails
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024
With about 4 inches of snow on December 4th, the Moccasin Ski Trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Please do not walk/hike on the groomed section. The snowshoe trail is available to hike or snowshoe. The trails at Moccasin Lake are always open, so you will not see a "trails closed" announcement.
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The trail oversees two river basins; the Prairie flowing west, and the Hunting flowing east. On the eastern leg, the view overlooks a vast black spruce swamp that extends all the way to and beyond Elcho. The far end offers three fun hills; the Luge, the Expressway, and the Muskellunge. The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property north of Antigo off Moccasin Lake Road. Length: 8.9 miles in length and offers a variety of trails for all abilities. |
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Noboken School Forest
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Trail Map
The Noboken School Forest is a 168-acre site that is open to the public. Noboken School Forest has several different habitat types including a tamarack swamp, a small pond, and a 27-acre lake, Noboken Lake.
Location: 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”. Follow the logging road to the shelter. Length: 2.42 miles in length |
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Springbrook Trail
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Trail Map
Spring/Summer Report: The Springbrook Trail in Antigo is in excellent condition. Please Note: the City of Antigo does not staff on the weekend. Any snow occurring in the evening hours or on the weekend will be taken care of during regular business hours.
The City of Antigo has a walking trail. This two-plus-mile trail is 10-foot-wide and is constructed out of a combination of asphalt, boardwalk, and wood-chip paths along Antigo Lake and Spring Brook before meandering through forests. The 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.
Location: The trailhead is on Fourth Avenue in Antigo, east of Hwy 45. You can also access the trail off Virginia Street, north of Hwy 64/Fifth Avenue, or park behind North Elementary School. Length: 2.5 miles of paved trail and just over 1 mile of rough trail Click here to view trail amenities. |
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Wolf River State Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: June 25, 2024
The Wolf River State Trail is in good condition. There are some trees down on the trail, but hikers can ride around them with no problem. LAMBA (Langlade Area Mountain Bike Association) will be cutting the trees out of the way.
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. |
Hunting
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Hunting in Langlade County
Whether you carry a shotgun, rifle, or bow, and with over 126,000 acres of territory open for public hunting you will find unlimited opportunities in Langlade County’s diverse forests and watersheds. Wildlife available to hunt includes deer and bear, ruffed grouse & woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, and waterfowl. Predator hunting is also a big sport in Langlade County. Hunting, as well as many other non-motorized activities, is allowed on all county lands entered into the County Forest Crop Law, private and industrial lands entered into the Forest Crop Law or Managed Forest Lands Law, and designated State of Wisconsin lands.
These lands can be accessed from any road found on the official County Road Map. Access beyond these official roads, by motorized vehicle, is a matter of rules and policies approved by each entity. The many roads that bisect these lands are open to foot access and some are open to motorized access (see chart). Tree Stands No person shall construct, cause to be constructed, use, or occupy any permanent elevated scaffold or other permanent elevated device, commonly referred to as a tree stand, on any lands owned or under the control of Langlade County. Portable tree stands may be used, provided that they are erected after September 1 and completely removed no later than one week following the close of late archery season, such portable tree stands are not in any manner bolted, nailed, or screwed to the tree and such portable tree stands cause no permanent damage to the trees in which they are placed. The use of nails, screws, spikes, or other devices to aid in climbing a tree is prohibited. The cutting of shooting lanes is prohibited. Tree stands found in violation of this section may be removed and will become the property of Langlade County. Langlade County Forest Tree Stands- Portable tree stands only. September 1 thru January 7 only. No Screws, spikes, or nails. Ground Blinds- Must be constructed of natural materials only. No cutting of live trees or shooting lanes. ATV & Vehicle Use- Prohibited on all gated, locked, bermed, or posted areas. State of Wisconsin Land Ownership Tree Stands- Portable stands only. Must be removed daily. Ground Blinds- Must be constructed of natural materials only. Daily removal is required. ATV & Vehicle Use- Restricted unless on designated ATV posted trail. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Safety Note: Due to the July 19th storm, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is open to visitors; however, hazards exist from the storm event that may pose a safety risk to hunters/visitors. Since the storm, the Forest has been in recovery mode, facilitating several timber sales and initiating a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis. Visitors are reminded that many hazards exist from the storm event that may pose a safety risk. Visitors should refer to the closure order for recreation areas, trails, and roads that were damaged by the storm event and be mindful in order to ensure safety. Visit the Chequamegon-Nicolet Nation Forest page for more information by clicking here. Tree Stands- Portable tree stands only. No cutting of live trees. Can erect one day before hunting season. Must be removed at the end of late bow hunting season. No nails, screws, screw-in steps, etc. Ground Blinds- Made from natural vegetation only. No cutting of live vegetation. Must be removed after the season. ATV & Vehicle Use- No ATV use. Street legal vehicles only on forest roads unless gated or bermed. Langlade County Recreation Map |
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Langlade County Bow & Gun Range
Date of Report: September 4, 2024
The Langlade County Trap Club will be holding its annual Fall ATA shoot on Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, 2024. The event is located at the Langlade County Bow and Gun Range, W9639 Range Rd., Antigo, Wisconsin which is approximately 4 miles from Antigo.
Under a special events license issued by the Langlade County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department, the Langlade County Trap Club has the exclusive use of the entire bow and gun range for the use of registered event participants from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7th until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8th, 2024. The event is open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend. Participants are encouraged to register with Langlade County Trap Club, on-site, during this event. For more information about the Langlade County Trap Club please go to www.langladecountytrapclub.com or contact the club on site at the event. More information pertaining to the Langlade County Bow and Gun Range can be found at www.langladeforestryandparks.com. Please contact the Langlade County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department if you should have any questions. We hope you enjoy recreating in Langlade County and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County! Al Murray Langlade County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator The Langlade County Bow & Gun Range provides an excellent chance to dust off your equipment, practice your aim, and engage in a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. For your convenience, we offer two pass options to make your experience at the Langlade County Bow & Gun Range even more accessible:
Stay safe and have a blast! Sincerely, Jason Polley - Langlade County Parks and Recreation Coordinator |
Horse Trails
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Crocker Hills Horseback Riding Trails
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Trail Map
Date of Report: August 12, 2024
The Crocker Hill Equestrian Trails and Forest Area will be closed to non-event equestrian use for a special event on August 17 & 18, 2024. Click here for the public service announcement.
The Crocker Hills Horseback Riding Trails are located on Langlade County property and private property east of Antigo off Fraley Road. It is approximately 20 miles in length. Offers a variety of trails and scenic beauty. The horse trail is located between Norway Lake and Evergreen Creek. In the northwestern portion of the trail steep hills and valleys afford the rider beautiful vistas of the northern hardwood complex. The trail facilities include a parking area at the trailhead west of Fraley Road and a restroom. |
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Moccasin Lake Riding Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024
With about 4 inches of snow on December 4th, the Moccasin Ski Trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Please do not ride on the groomed section.
Located west of Elcho on the existing cross-country ski trail and adjoining forest roads. This area features a variety of rolling terrain and is highlighted by two river basins. Facilities include a parking area, restrooms, and a warming shelter. |
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Popple Ridge Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: May 15, 2024 The Popple Ridge Horseback Riding Trail is now open after 4 years of clean up after the July 19, 2019 derecho storm damage.
The Popple Ridge Trail is located in the eastern end of Langlade County off Hwy 55 and the Sawyer Lake Road area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The trail is approximately 16 miles in length and is divided into three loops. This area also features a variety of rolling terrain. Public access is available near Nine Mile Resort off of Hwy 55. |
ATV Trail Reports
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Langlade County ATV Trail System
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Trail Map
Date: November 22, 2024 The Langlade County Summer ATV/UTV Trail System including all State-Funded trails and routes are scheduled to close on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 am. County Highway road routes will remain open in accordance with the Langlade County Highway Department Policy. Town roadways, where designated as open, will remain open in accordance with various town ordinances.
Date: September 5, 2024 The Langlade County ATV/UTV trail from Intersection 43 east to Highway 64 in eastern Langlade County is closed for the season. Thank you Kretz Lumber for the continued privilege to leverage the property for the ATV/UTV trail during spring and summer! White Lake can be accessed via road routes using Fraley Rd and County Road P to connect to the Wolf River State Trail. The complete Langlade County ATV/UTV Trail Map can be downloaded by clicking here.
Date: June 14, 2024 A NEW ATV/UTV TRAIL IN LANGLADE COUNTY OPENS TO PUBLIC USE ON JUNE 15, AT 6:00 AM. THE NEW TRAIL IS LOCATED ALONG HIGHWAY 55 AND CONNECTS COUNTY ROAD WW AND COUNTY ROAD M. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A MAP DEPICTING THE NEW TRAIL. THIS TRAIL AND EXISTING ROAD ROUTES CONNECT THE LANGLADE AND OCONTO COUNTY TRAIL SYSTEMS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE VILLAGE OF WHITE LAKE FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST.
Al Murray
Date: April 16, 2024 All County Highway road routes in Langlade County are open year-round. Recently, the Langlade County Forestry, Park, and Recreation Department rolled out the Langlade County ATV/UTV trails and accessible roads in a Google Maps platform. This platform will allow you to see your location on your phone or tablet. Also if you have a ride application you can export the separate data files from Google Maps by clicking the three dots to the right of the data and clicking export. This will give you a KML/KMZ files that can be brought into your ride applications. To get the Langlade County ATV-UTV Google map go to: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1j5NLrMzI-TcHmfnl4uaJ9VI_zQacnWU&usp=sharing For more information, please contact Al Murray, Forest Administrator or Cody Brauner, Langlade County ATV Coordinator at 715-627-6300. The Langlade County ATV clubs, sponsors, and operators of the existing trails have put in many volunteered hours brushing and signing to provide ATV/UTV trails for your use. Please support the ATV clubs, thank them for their efforts, and patronize their business sponsors. For additional information on Langlade County Trails please see the Forestry, Parks and Recreation Department website at www.langladeforestryandparks.com or on this website by clicking here. For questions regarding specific trail conditions, please contact the local ATV club or visit their social media pages. Thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County! Al Murray Langlade County Forest Administrator Date of Report: February 2, 2024 NEWS RELEASE/ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT LANGLADE COUNTY ATV/UTV ROUTES OPEN The Langlade County snowmobile trails and ATV/UTV trails remain closed at this time.
By Municipal Ordinance the following routes are open to ATV/UTV traffic at this time:
Speed limits on roads are at the normal speed of traffic unless otherwise Please respect our marked trail system and stay off the trails. Currently marked trails are primarily snowmobile trails and many cross private lands, please protect those trails. To view Langlade County Roads and Trail Map, click here. To view a map of roads open in the City of Antigo, click here.
Report Date: December 13, 2023 All City of Antigo streets are considered ATV/UTV routes and open to ATVs/UTVs excluding State Highway 64 (Century Avenue) and US Highway 45 (Superior Street, South Superior Street, and Neva Road) year-round. Download the newest Langlade County ATV/UTV map.
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Kayaking/Rafting
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Wolf River Report
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Trail Map
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Cycling/Mountain Biking
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Antigo Single Track Mountain Bike Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: October 26, 2024
The Antigo Single Track Trail is in excellent fall condition for mountain biking. The trail was leaf blown on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A big Thank You to our volunteers Mike Heiny, James Jaros, and Mark Arrowood who were able to get this completed.
You will enjoy five loops of rolling hills and beautiful scenery. Close to shopping, food, and additional recreational opportunities.
Location: N1985 Dump Road (a little south of Antigo). Trailhead is located right before the entrance to the old city dump. Length: 3.5 miles in length |
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Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024
The Antigo Bike and Ski Club members have kept up with trail maintenance at Gartzke's, before and after logging operations on both the north and south side of the flowage. Trees, branches, overhanging limbs, and sticks have been removed and the loggers assisted the county with reshaping some of the trails. They are in good condition for users and with a couple of inches of snow and cold temperatures, we will have a good base established in anticipation of MORE SNOW! Enjoy and don't forget to donate so the Antigo Bike and Ski Club volunteers can continue to maintain and enhance the trails and facilities year-round. The trails at Gartzke Flowage are always open, so you will not see a "trails closed" announcement.
Antigo Bike and Ski Club volunteers maintain the facilities year-round. All donations are appreciated to help the Club maintain and make improvements on the property, owned by Langlade County. Donations can be mailed to Becky Frisch, Treasurer, 711 E. 8th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409. The Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area offers trails that are very scenic and traverse through a Norway Pine plantation, upland hardwood, and cedar swamps along the flowage. Depending upon rain, the cedar swamp conditions will normally be easily hiked/biked in the summer. Several spring seeps dot the landscape and add to the natural beauty of the area. Trails are great for mountain/ fat tire bikers in the spring, summer and fall. Fat tire bikes are not allowed on the trail in the winter. Location: W6379 Fifth Ave Antigo, WI 54409 The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property east of Antigo off 5th Avenue Road. Length: 5.5 miles in length and has a variety of trails for all abilities. Gartzke Flowage Recreation Trail Map |
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Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail in Veteran's Memorial Park
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Trail Map
Date of Report: November 9, 2024
Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trails to the east are open and leaf-blown on November 9.
The Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail has a temporary trail closure due to logging on the west side of the trail system. The trails in this section will be closed for the period of active logging for safety. Signs are posted. Jack Lake Silent Sports Association will start rebuilding as soon as different sections are finished. This is a select cut logging operation. Watch for work days if you would like to help.
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park/Jack Lake
N8375 Park Road Deerbrook, WI 54424 The trailhead is located within Langlade County's Veteran's Memorial Park 15 miles north of Antigo. Once in the park, the trailhead is located in the southwest corner of the parking lot before entering the campgrounds. Length: The trail is 12 miles in length.
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Moccasin Lake Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: December 5, 2024 With about 4 inches of snow on December 4th, the Moccasin Ski Trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Please do not bike on the groomed section. The snowshoe trail is available for hiking, snowshoeing, or fat tire biking. The trail oversees two river basins; the Prairie flowing west, and the Hunting flowing east. On the eastern leg, the view overlooks a vast black spruce swamp that extends all the way to and beyond Elcho. The far end offers three fun hills; the Luge, the Expressway, and the Muskellunge. Location: The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property north of Antigo off Moccasin Lake Road. Length: 5.5 miles in length and offers a variety of trails for all abilities. |
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Nicolet Roche Bike Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: November 11, 2024
The Nicolet Roche Trail is open. The trails have lots of fallen leaves, but very rideable. LAMBA plans to leaf blow in spring so use caution now. Due to recent high winds, there are limbs down throughout the trail system. LAMBA is working on picking them up. The trail is great for hiking. Pay attention to the various hunting seasons. Wearing blaze orange or neon pink for the rest of November is suggested.
The Saul Springs segment from Highway 64 North to Eickhoff Road requires a little bit more to bring back online after logging and wind damage. Keep checking back for when this section will open. Map and trail information is on the kiosks by the Boulder Lake trailhead and the Hwy 64 trail access just east of Langlade. The new kiosk at the Hwy 64 location has a large-scale map and trail information. All new trail map boards have also been installed at various trail junctions. The challenging Nicolet Roche Mountain Bike Trail, located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, is a single-track trail that incorporates natural features sure to keep the excitement level up. Location: On the south end at Boulder Lake Campground & Boat Landing 1.8 miles northeast of Hwy 55 via Cty WW and Forest Road 2116. On the north end on Hwy 64, 3.3 miles east of Langlade. Length: 14 miles total with 13 miles of single-track. |
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Springbrook Trail
Spring/Summer Report: The Springbrook Trail in Antigo is in good condition. The City of Antigo also has an on-road Bike Route that is in good condition.
The City of Antigo has a new walking/biking trail. The trail is a combination of asphalt, boardwalk and wood chip paths along Antigo Lake and Spring Brook before meandering through forests. Location: The trailhead is on Fourth Avenue in Antigo, east of Hwy 45. Length: 2 plus miles in length with a 10-foot-wide trail. Antigo Walking/Biking Trail Map |
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Wolf River State Mountain Bike Trail
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Trail Map
Date of Report: June 25, 2024 The Wolf River State Trail is in good condition. There are some trees down on the trail, but bikers can ride around them with no problem. LAMBA (Langlade Area Mountain Bike Association) will be cutting the trees out of the way.
The Wolf River State Trail offers 33.4 miles of trail to mountain bike from White Lake to Lake Metonga in Forest County. The Wolf River State Trail follows along the former Wisconsin Central railroad corridor and is adjacent to the Wolf River. The trail is non-motorized in summer from White Lake to Lily, but from Lily to Lake Metonga the Wolf River State Trail is motorized. The trail is gravel based in Langlade County and may be rough or soft in sections so the tread is more suitable for mountain or gravel bicycles. Location: Parking is available in downtown White Lake along Highway M/Lake Street near the intersection with Maple Street. Length: From Wallrich Rd parking lot to West Hollister Rd is 4.9 miles and West Hollister Rd to Lily parking lot is 5.7 miles. The total non-motorized section of trail from Wallrich Rd to Lily is 10.6 miles with 33.4 total miles of trail from White Lake to Lake Metonga in Forest County. For more information on the Wolf River State Trail, click here. |
Fall Color Viewing
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Fall Color Report
Date of Report: September 13, 2024
Langlade County is at approximately 15% to peak fall colors. Sporadic fall colors of red and orange leaves are starting to be seen throughout Langlade County. With cooler nights and shorter days of sunlight coming, more colors emerge soon! |
