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Hiking in Wisconsin

Hiking the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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Trails: A total of 50 miles of hiking trails are located on a dozen islands and a 4.5-mile trail extends along the mainland shore. Islands with longer tails are:

Basswood Island - a 5.5 mile loop
Oak Island - 5 trails totaling 11 miles
Outer Island - 7 mile and 1.7 miles
Stockton Island - 6 trails totaling 4.5 miles

For more information see the Apostle Islands NL website
Access fee: Park entry pass
Nearest town: Bayfield, WI
Trail map: Available at the park
Web site: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Points of interest: Sea caves (rock formation carved into the cliffs by the action of the waves) are located on two of the islands and along the mainland. They are visible only by boat or in winter when the ice is thick enough to walk on (check the ice report tape beforehand). Several lighthouses are located on the islands.
Other activities: Sea kayaking
Lodging: Bayfield has several choices of accommodation
Camping: No campground in the mainland section of the park, but camping is allowed on the islands with a permit (reservations are advised). Several commercial campgrounds are on the mainland.
Weather forecast: Duluth, MN
Tourism info: Bayfield County Tourism | Town of Bayfield Chamber
Getting to the trail: Apostle Islands Cruise Service operates a water taxi for up to six persons during the summer. A shuttle service also operates from Bayfield to Sand and Raspberry Islands in July and August.
Map of local region: Bayfield

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