Trails: 200 miles of hiking trails are shared with bikers and horseback riders. A 60-mile section of the North Country Scenic Trail passes through the northern district of the forest from near Iron River southeast towards Mellen. A 42-mile segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail crosses the southern district of the Chequamegon.
Access fee:Parking fee Nearest towns: Cable, Hayward, Delta, Drummond, Namakagon, MN Trail map: Available at the Forest Service offices Web site:Chequamegon National Forest Points of interest: St Peter's Dome near Glidden is the second highest point in Wisconsin at 1,710 feet and nearby Morgan Falls is worth a visit. Other activities: Mountain biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing Lodging: At Cable, Hayward and various lodges throughout the region Camping: 23 campgrounds are operated by the Forest Service. Backcountry camping is permitted. Weather forecast:Duluth, MN Tourism info:Bayfield County Tourism | Cable Area Chamber Getting to the trail: Trailheads are located at various points throughout the region Map of local region:Cable | Hayward | Delta | Drummond
Trail Name: Chequamegon National Forest I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: Sept, 103 Trails that I hiked: North Country Trail- Swedish Settlement segment
St. Peters Dome/Morgan Falls Trail Favorite trails: Swedish Settlement Segment of North Country Trail
St. Peters Dome/Morgan Falls NF Trail Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: The fall colors were spectacular. On the Swedish Settlement trail there were three scenic overlooks. The views were 360 degrees. The colors were unbelievable. The trail had a few soft spots and one section that was overgrown, but this is a wilderness trail and that is expected. An Adirondack shelter can be found just east of the Marengo river. A little further on the trail a sign points to a 100 year old road that leads to the abandoned fields and old foundations that were the Swedish Settlement.
The St. Peters Dome/Morgan Falls trail leads first to Morgan falls, a 70 foot cascade over a red granite cliff. The trail then leads to St. Peters dome, a red granite outcropping that has a sheer face to the north. 20 miles distant can be seen, Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. The route to the top has exposed roots and rocks that force you to keep your head down when all you want to do is see the huge pines, maples and birches as well as the hanging valley. What I disliked: I guess, if I had to find a criticism, it would be the ankle twisting trail. But this is a wilderness setting. Additional comments: Neither of these trails is easy to locate, but they are worth the trip. Stop at the Chequamegon National Forest Office in Glidden first to get maps and directions. Submitted by: M.D. Heidke from: Portage, Wisconsin Date submitted: April 18, 2004
Rate these trails