Get on the Trails in Rhinelander
Ready to explore Rhinelander's wonderful wilderness? Don't miss these hiking and biking trails
Rhinelander is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land, including the Oneida County Forest and the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Scenic trails offer you a chance to really experience this Northwoods wilderness. Some trails are open for biking and others are perfect for a hike. Here are some of the best.
Hiking trails
Almon Park Trail
Located just five miles south of Rhinelander, this relatively level trail offers 2.25 miles of hiking near Buck Lake.
Cassian County Two-Way Trail
Explore 15 miles of trails winding through the forest and passing the shores of three different lakes. The trail is located 5.5 miles west of Highway 47 on Highway K.
Holiday Acres Resort
Hike 11 miles of trails located on the property of Holiday Acres Resort.
Holmboe Nature Preserve
Although the trail is less than a mile, it is one of the most beautiful places to take a nature hike. The preserve offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Located near the Taylor Park Health Care and Rehabilitation center off Boyce Drive.
Nose Lake Trail
This 11-mile trail, which welcomes cross-country skiers in the winter, is located west of Rhinelander.
Biking trails
Bearskin State Trail
Located west of Rhinelander, the Bearskin State Trail runs for 18 miles on a former railroad corridor. The crushed granite surface is suitable for mountain bikes and hybrid bikes.
CAVOC Trails
Five miles of challenging trails run through the forest in loops of varying lengths. Located off South Shore Drive near Holiday Acres Resort.
Enterprise County Trail
Located eight miles south of Highway 8 on County Highway G, this scenic seven-mile trail offers great birding and wildlife viewing. Trails are groomed for fat biking in the winter.
Mud Lake Trail
Enjoy eight miles of single- and double-track mountain biking trails. Groomed for fat biking in winter.
Newbold Town Trails
Explore eight miles of level, packed-gravel routes running northwest from Rhinelander.
Rhinelander Community Ski Trails
This short 1.5-mile unpaved trail is open for biking in warmer months.
Article Highlights
Recommended Articles
Where to Enjoy Live Music in Rhinelander This Summer
From solo acts to group performances, acoustic artists to jazz, and everything in-between, you are bound to hear something you enjoy! Here are several opportunities to take in the live music this summer in Rhinelander.
Here Are Some of the Rhinelander Area’s Top Paddling Spots
The Rhinelander Area is filled with great places to canoe and kayak. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites in our neck of the Northwoods. Boom Lake Located in the heart of Rhinelander, Boom Lake is a flowage on the Wisconsin River. It’s ideally located for a paddling adventure. Public access is available... View Article
Join our list
Sign up for our e-newsletter for travel tips, trip ideas & more