Almon Bog Trails at Almon Park/Buck Lake

This 80-acre county park offers woodland trails through old age mixed hardwoods, northern bog with a boardwalk, and lakeshore trail. Paved parking areas with an adjacent picnic area, restrooms and swimming beach.

Directions: From Rhinelander, travel south about 3 miles on Cty. G to Lassig Rd., south on Lassig to Hixon Lake Rd., then west on Hixon to the park.

Gazetteer: Page 89, D-5.

Amenities: Restrooms, picnic area, boardwalks.

Phone: 715/369-6140 (Oneida County).

Signature species: Common Loon and Pileated Woodpecker.

Rarities: Warbler and kinglet opportunities. Ringed neck snake.

Seasonality: Best in spring, summer and fall.

Accessibility: Paved but steep path to lakeshore.

Nearest food & lodging: Rhinelander, 5 miles north.