Trail Description:
Offering seven miles of non-motorized trails, this trail offers a variety of vegetation types and water with two spring ponds and two creek crossings. There is also a variety of topography with more hills along this trail as compared to others in the area. Because of the wetlands, only a portion of the trails are open for year round use. Hiking is pretty easy in that much of the hikeable trail follows old logging roads. In the winter, the trail is groomed for classical cross country skiing and provides a pleasant tour for the beginner and experienced skier with varying degrees of difficulty.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Newman Springs Trail
Location of the Newman Springs Trail: Chequamegon Side
Length of Trail: Over 10 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From the intersection of State Highways 13 and 182 in Park Falls, drive east 12.5 miles on Highway 182 to the trailhead which is on the right (south) side of the highway.
Nearby Cities with Hotels: Rhinelander
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Local Office: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Address:
1164 Fourth Avenue South
Park Falls, WI, 54552
715-762-2461
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