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North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section)

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Northern Wisconsin

Distance
336.7 km
Elev. gain
4,295 m
Start
Near Silver Brook Township
Finish
Near Ironwood Township

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km200–494 m above sea level331 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Campsites

  • Red River Valley
  • Pattison Family Campground
  • Lucius Woods County Park
  • Two Lakes Campground
  • Marengo River Shelter
  • Beaver Lake Campground
  • Penokee Ski Trail Shelter
  • South Campground
  • BP1 - Sandy Ledges Campsite
  • Wren Falls
  • Gold Mine West

Water sources

  • Erick Lake
  • Square Lake
  • Tower Lake
  • Reynard Lake
  • Rana Lake
  • Adeline Lake
  • West Davis Lake
  • Beaver Lake
  • Lake Three
  • Murphy lake
  • Upson Lake

Common questions

How long is the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section)?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section) is 336.7 km (209.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section) have?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section) has about 4,295 m (14,091 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section) start and finish?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section) runs between Near Silver Brook Township and Near Ironwood Township.
Is there water on the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section)?
Far's catalog records 11 mapped water sources along the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wisconsin Section), including Erick Lake, Square Lake, Tower Lake and Reynard Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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