Trail description: Two rail trails total 25 miles: Hiawatha Trail runs 6 miles north from Tomahawk, Bearskin Trail 18 miles from County Road K to Minocqua. The trail traverses some gentle hills and the 6 or 7-mile break in the trail from Heaford north to County Road K can be detoured by taking County Road L. Access fee:State Trail Pass is required for bicyclists Towns along the trail: Tomahawk, Heaford Junction, Minocqua, WI Web site:Bearskin & Hiawatha State Trail Trail map: Trail surface: Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, snowmobiling Facilities on the trail: Points of interest: Lodging: Minocqua and Tomahawk each have several choices of accommodation Camping: The Outpost near Tomahawk has 20 sites 715-453-3468. A couple of campgrounds are in the American Legion State Forest near Woodruff. Bike shops: Weather forecast:Rhinelander Tourism info:Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area Chamber | Tomahawk Regional Chamber Getting to the trail: Map of local region:Tomahawk | Heaford Junction | Minocqua
Trail name: Bearskin & Hiawatha State Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: August, 2003 Sections that I biked: Although the trail lacks amenties, the scenery makes it worth while. In biking about 25 miles from Minocqua to ??? You follow creeks and wetlands, woods and a couple of beautiful lakes. There is a rest stop at South Blue Lake which is wonderful My favourite sections of the trail: Lots of wildlife, light use & changing terrain make this trail very enjoyable Best time to go: Spring, fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: See above What I disliked: Comments: Bijie during the weekday and you'll see trutles, deer, beaver, mink, porcupine, fox and maybe a bear if youre lucky Submitted by: cfm from: Burbs, Illinois Date submitted: Sept 11, 2005
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Trail name: Bearskin & Hiawatha State Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: July, 2002 Sections that I biked: Hwy K to Minocqua and back. My favourite sections of the trail: South one third which had the more water, nice scenic bridges, and less people. Although not a busy trail anyways. Best time to go: Summer and Fall Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: I was able to come away with a few great pictures of the creek and bridges. Fairly remote location ( for me ). I liked having Minocqua as the halfway point and time to take a break. What I disliked: Not any bike racks in Minocqua. Comments: Dairy Queen ice cream in Minocqua. Submitted by: Steve Taves from: Arlington Heights, IL Date submitted: May 28, 2003
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Trail name: Bearskin & Hiawatha State Trail Times biking the trail: Several Date of last visit: July, 2002 Sections that I biked: The bearskin from Highway K to Minocqua. My favourite sections of the trail: We enjoyed all of the trail. Best time to go: summer and fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars Likes and dislikes: Great scenery and wildlfe encounters. Nice rest areas. Comments: We never encountered any hazards but care should be taken crossing roads as visibility is limited at some. Many nice eating establishments in Minocqua. Submitted by: T.O. from: Wausau, WI Date submitted: July 30, 2002
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