Trail Description:
This short, moderately steep trail leads to the top of a rock outcrop that features five vistas. Three of the vistas overlook Chute Pond, one looks over a Forest Service tree plantation, and one looks north along State Highway 32 with Bagley Rapids on the west and Green Lake on the east. At the northernmost vista, look north to see the last remaining Forest Service fire lookout tower almost six miles away at Mountain. Looking south from the southernmost vista you can see the radio tower on Suring Hill, about eight miles away. Be sure to bring your binoculars on this hike!
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Chute Pond Overlook Trail
Location of the Chute Pond Overlook Trail: Nicolet side
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate:Difficult
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From the town of Mountain, take State Highway 32 south for 3-1/2 miles to Parkway Drive and turn right (west). Follow the signs to Scenic Overlook
Nearby Cities with Hotels: Hayward, Ashland, Rhinelander
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Address:
1170 Fourth Avenue South
Park Falls, WI, 54552
715-362-1371
715-762-2461
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