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Bearskin State Trail
This 18-mile railbed trail offers a
packed granite gravel surface for hiking/biking in the warmer weather,
and
snowmobiling in the winter. Excellent
birding as the
trail transects
varied habitats –
northern hardwoods,
bogs,
old-field, marsh
and springs, and
trout stream.
The south end
of the trail is
especially productive.
Numerous trestles and boardwalks provide
viewing stops. Fascinating interpretive
signage.
Directions: The north trailhead is located
behind the post office in Minocqua;
the south trailhead is about two miles
southwest of Harshaw on Cty. K. You’ll
find paved parking at both trailheads.
Gazetteer: Page 88, B-3 to C-3.
Amenities: Restrooms and drinking
fountain at the Minocqua trailhead,
and at the halfway point at Blue Lake.
Phone: 715/356-5211
(Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: Bearskin State Trail
Admission: A daily or annual
state trail pass is required.
Hours: Daylight hours.
Seasonality: Best in spring,
summer and fall; heavy
snowmobile traffic makes it
unsuitable in winter.
Nearest food & lodging: Minocqua, Hazelhurst or
Rhinelander. |
