Get on the Trails in Rhinelander

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 25 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 Trails: Long Lake Nature Trail

Hike 1.5 miles of woodland trail with benches and picnic tables, located on the property of Holiday Acres Resort. Intermediate terrain.

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 behind Riverview Hall off Boyce Drive.

Nose Lake Trail

This 10-mile trail, which welcomes cross-country skiers in the winter, is located west of Rhinelander.

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.

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.

Enterprise Winter Recreation 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 and snowshoeing in winter.

Newbold Town Trails

Explore eight miles of level, packed-gravel routes running northwest from Rhinelander.

Dr. Richard Nelson Recreation Trails

Trails are open all season, for all purposes except motorized vehicles and horse riding. Hike, bike or snowshoe!

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