Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area

This 2,189-acre Nature Conservancy state natural area includes 15 lakes and ponds. Common avian species include neotropical migrant songbirds Otter, fisher, black bear and timber wolves are known to frequent the preserve.

Directions: From Boulder Junction travel north 5 miles on Cty. M, turn northwest for 7 miles on Cty. B, turn northeast for 0.5 mile on East Bay Road. The trailhead is located on the east side of the road. There is a small parking area (10-15 cars) at the trailhead.

Gazetteer: Page 97, C-7.

Phone: 715/682-5789 (The Nature Conservancy).

Web site: Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area

Signature species: Black-throated Green and Black-throated Blue Warblers, American Redstarts, Golden-winged Warblers, Magnolia Warblers and Mourning Warblers, Common Loons, Osprey

Rarities: Bald Eagle.

Hours: Daylight hours.

Nearest food & lodging: Presque Isle, 3 miles west.