Paddle undeveloped rivers to reconnect with nature. Take your kids geocaching in the Nicolet National Forest to see their excitement at finding the hidden treasure. Enjoy a beautiful day on the water fishing, swimming, waterskiing or kayaking our lakes. Every season brings new colors, berries to pick or game to hunt here in the Northwoods. If history is your thing, the Historical Society Museum is a must do.
The Florence County Forestry and Parks maintain two Cross Country Ski Trails in the winter months. Those trails being the Lake Emily and Halls Creek ski trails. Where as the US Forest Service maintains the Lauterman Trail when the snow starts to fly in the Northwoods. Information regarding the condition of these trails may be obtained by calling the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center at 888-889-0049 or going on line to skinnyski.com or travelwisconsin.com. Updated information is always available when you need it. Below is a comprehensive list of the three trails that are groomed and tracked in Florence County.
***FLORENCE COUNTY FORESTRY & PARKS NOTIFICATION***
Lake Emily Ski Trail will be closed starting today, 2/18 due to a Timber Sale harvest that will likely last the rest of snow season. We apologize for the short notice. Users are encouraged to go to the Hall's Creek Trail network across from LaSalle Falls. To get there from Florence, drive south on County Hwy N 7.5 mi., then west on County Hwy C 2 mi., then north on LaSalle Falls Road 2.5 mi. to LaSalle Falls Parking Lot on right. Trail is across the road. This is a relatively flat system with 3 groomed loops so you can ski from 1.8 up to 5.5 miles or several options in between. ��
This trail is groomed for both classical and skate skiing every Thursday during the northern Wisconsin snow season. The rolling terrain on the Lake Emily Cross Country Ski Trail is a medium dificulty experience. You can do a 2.5 mile loop or by adding the south loop you can ski 4 miles through county forest land near Lake Emily. Florence County Forestry and Parks maintains this trail throughout the winter season.
Directions: From Florence go south on State Hwy 101 and then travel East on County Hwy D. one half mile. The parking lot is on the South side of the road.
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The gentle rolling slopes traverse to steep terrain, giving this trail system a medium to high difficulty level as you trek 9 miles through the Nicolet National Forest. You will find the Lauterman Cross Country Ski Trail to be an exciting experience which in the summer is used by bicyclist who like the difficulty level with its steep terrains. The US Forest Service maintains this trail throughout the year, which includes grooming and tracking the ski trails.
Directions: From Florence take State Hwy 70 West approximately 8 miles. Turn left into the Lauterman Trail parking area.
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The gentle rolling terrain on the Hall's Creek Trail will allow you to travel 7 miles with a difficulty rating which is low. The Florence County Forestry and Parks keeps maps of the area at the trailhead to ensure that your experience through this forest is a safe one. If you are in need of a map to this area, please stop by The Wild Rivers Interpretive Center or obtain a map through this website by clicking on the Maps and Brochures Tab.
Directions: South on County Hwy N 7.5 mi., west on County Hwy C 2 mi., north on LaSalle Falls Road 2.5 mi. to LaSalle Falls Parking Lot on right. Trail is across the road.
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