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Watersmeet Rails to Trails
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Watersmeet Rails to Trails
Trail Length:8 miles with no loops. Directions:North trailhead is located at the intersection of US-2 and US-45, 100 yards east of the U.S. Forest Service visitor center parking lot. South trailhead is located at the public library in downtown Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. Trail Description:8 miles of old railroad, suitable for hiking, bicycles, skis, snowmobiles, ATVs, and pets. This old railroad grade that has been converted to a linear park runs from the U.S. Forest Service visitor center in Watersmeet to the public library in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, a distance of about 8 miles. The trail cuts cross-country through a diversity of habitats including forests, lowland brush, beaver ponds, clearcuts, and open areas. Bicycles, skis, snowmobiles, ATVs, and pets are all permitted to share this little-used trail with hikers. The trail crosses a stream in which colorful brook trout may be seen along rocks and logs. |
Wildlife Viewing:White-tailed deer are common in the forested areas and clearcuts. Beavers, muskrats, mink, and shorebirds may be viewed in and around the floodings created by industrious beavers. A wide variety of songbirds may be observed and heard calling in the many habitats that are traversed by this old railroad grade. Common warblers include the chestnut-sided warbler, Nashville warbler, and yellow warbler. View/Download map of the Watersmeet Rails to Trails Information courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources |
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