Hiking Trails

Trail Description

These  trails are secondary logging roads which have been seeded with white  clover to provide a food source for various species of wildlife.  The  trails are mowed once a year by the Forestry department with financial  assistance from the Department of Natural Resources, which makes it an  excellent trail for hikers, hunters, skiers and mountain bikers.  NO  MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED

Otter Springs Trail

Located  about 3 miles east of Crandon on highway 8 and then north on Otter  Creek Rd. is the trail head for the Otter Springs Ski Trail.  The trail  is located on a large area of hardwood forest with a scenic view of  Otter Springs and Bug Lake.  The trail is 8 miles in total length.  The  beginners’ trail is about .75 miles long located near the graveled  parking area.  The intermediate trails are hilly and more challenging.   The second trail is 1.25 miles in length, and the third trail is 3 miles  in length with hills and curves.  The trails are well marked and  groomed.  A  shelter is located between the two intermediate trails.   The WCC crew that worked for the Forest County Forestry Department  constructed the shelter out of cedar logs form an adjacent cedar stand.   The  shelter was constructed to provide a rest and picnic area for all  recreationists while making their way through the forest.  The shelter   is equipped with benches and has an area provided for a small fire.   Skiers, hikers, hunters, picnickers, mountain bikers, and all outdoor  enthusiasts are welcome to use the trail.

Hemlock Lake Trail

South  of Crandon about 6 miles on County Highway W then west on Hemlock Lake  Rd. is the Hemlock Lake Ski Trail.  The Trail is located within 160  acres of forested land, mostly hardwood.  The trail is 2 miles in total  length with rolling and advanced terrain.  A graveled parking area is  available but no other services are provided.  The first loop is 1.25  miles in length.  It is the advanced trail and has more aggressive,  hilly terrain.  The second loop is more of a beginner/intermediate  trail.  The terrain here is more gentle and rolling.

More Hiking trails available from Nicolet National Forest.  Please see Hiking Trails Location map for more trails.