Jones Spring Area Trails
The trail traverses a variety of landscapes and forest types which also means a variety of wildlife
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Day Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total): |
11.0 miles / 17.7 km |
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- All Year Long
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- Lake Views
- Wildlife
- Woods
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Intermediate |
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You are bound to see wildlife on this trail. Jones Spring is a 2,000 acre area managed for non-motorized use and offers several loops of hiking and groomed cross-country ski trails (for traditional style skiing). The area features three lakes. Fanny Lake has five walk-in campsites on the shore. On an overlook between Upper and Lower Jones Lakes, you'll find an Adirondack-style shelter for a quick rest while skiing or a place to picnic when hiking. The trail traverses a variety of landscapes and forest types which also means a variety of wildlife. Look for the wood duck boxes which have been placed here to increase the wood duck population. Jones Spring Area is also managed as a wildlife area for hunting.
Click on the marker on the map to get Google directions to the trailhead.
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45.2659012873 degrees / 45° 15.954' / 45° 15' 57.24" |
| Longitude: |
-88.6648392677 degrees / -88° 39.890' / -88° 39' 53.42" |
| Location: |
Townsend, Wisconsin, United States |
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From Townsend, take County Highway T southwest for 5 miles to Fanny Lake Road (FR 2938). Turn right and follow Fanny Lake Road west to parking area. Space is available for approximately 6 vehicles.
You can also click on the marker on the map to get Google directions to the trailhead.
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| Created by Nick on 12/17/2007 |
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