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Hiking In Florence County
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Florence County Forestry and Parks Department maintains
about 27 miles of hiking trails. The trails are designed to help
hunters, but they are available for hiking at any time. During
hunting season, including the small game season (September
through January), hikers are advised to wear at least some blaze
orange. Trail Maps are available by calling to the Florence Wild
Rivers Interpretive Center at 1.888.889.0049 or writing at 4793
Forestry Drive, Florence, WI 54121. |
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Lake Emily Trail is located 1/4 mile East of Hwy 101 on
CTH 'D'. It can also be accessed from Elm Road off of Hwy 101.
The trail is 3 miles long, is clover seeded and has 12 wildlife
openings. |
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The Bush Lake Trail is located east of Fire Tower Road in
Homestead. Fire Tower Road is located approximately 5 miles east
of Hwy 101 on CTH "C". There are four access points on the east
side of Fire Tower Road and two access points on the north side
of Spur Lake Road. This system has 12 food patches and 8 total
miles of trail. |
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Halls Creek Trail can be accessed across from LaSalle
Falls Rd., Halls Lake Rd., or Fire Lane Rd. All of these roads
run north from CTH “C”. Fire Lane Rd. is approximately 5 miles
east of Hwy 101. LaSalle Falls Rd. and Halls Lake Rd. are
approximately 2 and 3 miles respectively from the intersection
of CTH “U” and “N”. Seven to eight miles of these trails are
kept mowed. |
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| The LaMontage Creek Ruffed Grouse Area, located across from Bush Lake Trail on Fire Tower Road, has approximately five miles of trails. Quality multiaged red oak and aspen stands are along the trail with beautiful white birch areas. It has been designated a Ruffed Grouse area. Timber types are managed to improve Ruffed Grouse habitat, which also benefits other wildlife. The area is bordered on the west by the LaMontage Creek Several years ago, a half-mile of stream improvement was completed on LaMontage, a Class 1 trout stream. | |||
| The Winchester Walking Trail is located at the east end of Roach's Fire Lane, (3 miles). Roach's Fire Lane intersects CTH N approximately 7 miles south of Florence. The trail starts north of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area and has approximately 2 1/4 miles of roads. Several miles of Wisconsin Electric property roads are also accessible from this trail. | |||
| The LaSalle Falls Walking Trail is one of the county's most scenic trails. It is approximately 7 miles south of the Florence Natural Resource Center. It can be reached from CTH “N” by turning right at the junction with CTH ‘“C” and Cty “U” and going west on CTH "C” for two miles. Then travel north on LaSalle Falls Road for 2 1/2 miles. The parking lot is on the right side of the road. The walk is about one mile through a variety of woodland vegetation and diverse topography. When hearing the falls continue to walk to the left about 1/4 mile upstream for a view the most scenic waterfall in the county. You will find a fire ring at the lower end of the gorge if you wish to cook your lunch. | |||
| The Bessie Babbit Trail, is located 4 miles west of Florence on Hwy 70. There is a parking lot on the south side of the road. The 3.5 mile trail system is composed of mostly low land hardwoods with several scenic views. The terrain is rolling to flat. | |||
| Grandma's Beaver Pond Trail, is located south of Florence on Hwy 101. Travel south on Hwy 101 until you reach Forest County Rd. H, turn left, turn left again on Lake LaFave Dr., 1/2 mile, and turn left on Woods Dr. to the gate, 1/2 mile. This trail system can be 2 miles in length. | |||
| The Kretz Trail, is located 14 miles south of Florence on Hwy 101. The access road is 1.5 miles south of E.River Rd on the east side of Hwy 101. This 1.5 mile trail system has 3 wildlife openings with the terrain being rolling to flat. | |||
| The Burma Road Cross Country Ski Trail can be reached by traveling south on Hwy N, then go south on Hwy U and turn west on Burma Rd. for 2 miles. There is a parking lot on the north side of the road. This 3.25 mile trail loop is groomed for cross country season, but can be hiked when there is no snow on the ground. The terrain on this trail system is rolling to hilly. | |||
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