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Nature TrailsNorthern Highland American Legion State Forest has five picturesque nature trails that are shorter in distance – between one and 2.50 miles. These scenic woods trails are considered an easy to moderate level and are all self-contained loops. On the nature trails during the winter months, enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.

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Local Emergency Contact InformationOneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100 • Vilas County Sheriff’s Department: 715-479-4441

Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800

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General Trail Rules• A Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required for skiers and bikers 16+ years old on designated trails. • No pets are allowed on nature trails. • No pets, biking, hiking or snowshoeing allowed on the groomed ski trails during the winter months. • Pets need to be on a leash no longer than eight feet at all times. • Carry out all litter and pet waste on departure. • No motorized vehicles allowed.

North Trout Lake Nature Trailz No fee or pass required. No pets.North Trout Lake Nature Trail is one of our easiest nature trails to hike. This trail is almost a one mile loop that meanders around a mature black spruce-tamarack bog. The trail also winds its way along the Trout Lake shoreline – offering a beautiful view of the lake. This is a wonderful trail to hike in spring because of the abundance of wildflowers. Watch for the moccasin flower, trailing arbutus, barren strawberry, Canadian mayflower, starflower, and blueberry. This trail is not groomed during winter months.

Raven Nature Trailz Daily or annual state trail pass required for skiing only. No pets.Raven Nature Trail is just under 1.50 miles, moderately hilly and a densely wooded trail that winds through a large hemlock glade. This is a wonderful trail any time of year. However, in spring watch for bog rosemary, bog laurel, Labrador tea, leatherleaf, cotton grass, sundew, and pitcher plants blooming and growing in the bog. There are also some wonderful towering old white pines growing along this trail. Hiking is only allowed during summer months as this trail is groomed for skiing.

General InformationFor general questions about trails or the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, contact the Clear Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668, or the Crystal Lake Visitor Station at 715-542-3923.

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

Star Lake Nature Trailz No fee or pass required. No pets.Star Lake Nature Trail is moderately hilly and has a one-mile interpretive loop along with a 2.04 mile red loop. This historical trail winds through an early 1900s horse pasture used for hauling logs from the surrounding woods to the Star Lake Mill. This trail is also the site of the first tree plantings in Wisconsin, when in 1913, two-year-old red pine seedlings were planted from the old Trout Lake Nursery – and are still seen today. In summer, pretty flora seen include blue flag iris, Pyrola species, pipsissewa, indian pipe, and one-flowered wintergreen.

Tom Roberts Memorial Trailz Vehicle admission sticker required to enter Crystal Lake Campground, but there is no fee for the trail. No pets.Tom Roberts Memorial Trail is our most accessible paved nature trail. This loop is just under 0.50 mile and perfect for a short, easy hike. It ambles through a mixed coniferous-deciduous forest of balsam, red pine, white pine, sugar maple, white birch, and large-toothed and trembling aspen. The overlooks offer beautiful views of Muskellunge Lake. An ideal spot for spring flowers and various birds, but also keep an eye out for deer, ruffed grouse, and coyote and fisher tracks.

Fallison Lake Nature Trailz No fee or pass required. No pets.Fallison Lake Nature Trail is our longest and most strenuous nature trail with the longest trail loop at just under 2.50 miles. This trail rolls through a mixed coniferous-deciduous forest of balsam, red pine, white pine, sugar maple, white birch, and large-toothed and trembling aspen. The trail crosses bogs on the southwest and northeast sides and a hemlock glade on the south side. Watch for signs of beaver activity along the trail and the shoreline. Loons, osprey and eagles are often seen on or around Fallison Lake. You can cross-country ski on these ungroomed trails in the winter, but be aware that there are sets of stairs you may need to walk around.

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Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNRPhoto courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

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Come back soon — and be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests1 Governor Knowles State Forest .................... 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-56783 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Crystal Lake: 715-542-3923 • Clear Lake: 715-356-36685 Peshtigo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-3965

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Inkpot Lake

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Wisconsin State Trail PassesAre Required For:

RAVEN TRAIL LOOPS

Red - 4.25 miles

Red (bypass) - 4.11 miles

Blue - 3.13 miles

Green - 2.31 miles

Yellow/Nature - 1.43 miles

Snowshoe and Mountain Bike - 6.78 miles

Clear Lake Paved Bike Path 5.6 miles (one way)

Raven Trail System

Star Lake

Star Lake

Statehouse Road

West Star LakeCampground

Red - 2.04 miles

Blue/Interpretive - 1.00 miles

STAR LAKE NATURE TRAIL LOOPS

Star Lake Nature Trail System

County Trunk Highway N

FallisonLake

NOTE: Cross-country skiingallowed but trailsare NOT groomed.

Red - 2.34 miles

Blue - 2.07 miles

Green - 1.33 miles

Yellow - 0.62 miles

FALLISON LAKE NATURETRAIL LOOPS

Fallison Lake Nature Trail System

NOTE: This trail is NOT groomed.No pets allowed on this trailyear-round.

Trout Lake

Nebish Lake Road

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North Trout LakeCampground NORTH TROUT LAKE NATURE

TRAIL LOOPYellow/Nature - 0.86 miles

North Trout Lake Nature Trail

Muskellunge Lake

Crystal Lake

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County Trunk Highway N

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Crystal Lake Campground

NOTE: Cross-country skiingallowed but trails areNOT groomed.

Sethness Road

Vehicle Admission StickerRequired for Entrance

Paved Yellow/Nature - 0.31 miles

Tom Roberts Memorial Trail

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