Ackley Wildlife Area
Eleven miles west of Antigo, this 1,158-acre state-owned site is located next to 20,000 acres of Langlade County land. The area is mainly grasslands with scattered ponds, so hikers have great opportunities to see grassland birds including Clay-colored and Henslow’s Sparrows. Yellow-headed Blackbirds use the cattail marshes for nesting and there are numerous species of ducks nesting.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
The Forest covers the eastern portion of Langlade County and offers many opportunities for hiking on its many forest roads.
Gartzke Trail
This trail is located east of Antigo off of 5th Avenue Road. This 8-miles of trails are very scenic and traverse through a Norway Pine plantation, upland hardwood, and cedar swamps along the flowage. The flowage divides the property nearly in half but is connected by a 70-foot wooden bridge.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Langlade County is home to over 50 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There are five trail segments for you: the 9.5-mile Kettlebowl, the 12-mile Lumbercamp, the 12-mile Summit Moraine, the 8-mile Highland Lakes, and the 12-mile Parrish Hills.
The Kettlebowl and Highland Lakes Segments each have over 4-miles of connecting links over town roads.
Jack Lake Trail
The trail is located within the Veteran’s Memorial Park and weaves you through changing scenery of northern hardwood, aspen, and conifer forest. The trail features a loop around an undeveloped lake and an arboretum with over 500 plant species.
LeRoyer Memorial Walkway
The walkway is located just north of Aspirus Langlade Hospital along Antigo Lake, with winding paths and graceful landscaping offering an excellent way to get exercise and enjoy nature.
Moccasin Lake Trail
Just a couple of miles to the west of Elcho. This trail is approximately 8.9-miles with a parking area, restrooms, warming shelter with firewood and tables.
Peters Marsh Wildlife
The Marsh is located on County Highway A, 9 miles northeast of Antigo, covers 1,687 acres. The property provides homes to numerous wildlife species including waterfowl, ruffed grouse, deer, turkey, black bear, woodcock, snowshoe hare, beaver, and many others.
Springbrook Trail
This two-plus mile trail is a combination of asphalt, boardwalk, and wood chip paths. It is ten feet wide and lets you wander through many different types of scenery. The path takes you along Antigo Lake and Spring Brook before winding you through forests. The trailhead is located on Fourth Avenue, East of Highway 45. You can also access the trail off Virginia Street, North of Highway 64/Fifth Avenue or park at North Elementary to begin your stroll.
Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
1005 S. Superior Street
Antigo, WI 54409
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888.526.4523
715.623.4134
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