Laura Lake Hiking Trail - Hiking trail near Laona, Wisconsin, United States - Description
Menu
| Name | Laura Lake Hiking Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | This trail circles Laura Lake and passes through a forest of northern hardwoods, hemlocks, and balsams | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.3 miles / 3.7 km | |
| Elevation Gain | ||
| Minimum Elevation | ||
| Maximum Elevation | ||
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Laona, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/rec/trailsntours/nic_19.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Located adjacent to the Laura Lake Campground, this trail circles Laura Lake and passes through a forest of northern hardwoods, hemlocks, and balsams. Bring your binoculars as there are frequent observations of loons and osprey on this quiet lake, which is restricted to electric motors only. A bench is located along the shoreline at the half-way point. A short walk to the north leads to a small bog lake that you may want to explore. Look for the white diamond-shaped reassurance markers that designate this trail.
Follow U.S. Highway 8 north and east from Laona 14 miles. Turn left on FR 2163 and drive 5 miles north to Laura Lake Campground. The trailhead is located between the swim area and the boat ramp. Parking is available for 2 vehicles at the trailhead with additional parking for 5 vehicles at the boat ramp parking lot.
| Latitude | 45.7033620889 degrees / 45° 42.202' / 45° 42' 12.10" |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.5076189041 degrees / -88° 30.457' / -88° 30' 27.43" |
| Created by Nick on 12/17/2007 |
| Last edited on |
- Comments