# Nicolet National Forest

**Location:** Eagle River, WI | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 80+ miles

**GPS:** 45.9167, -89.2445

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** May - October

Dense hemlock and hardwood forest trails in northern Wisconsin. Rocky terrain, fern-covered forest floors, and misty morning atmospherics create a Pacific Northwest feel in the heartland.

**Region:** Midwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.4/5

**Highlights:** Old-growth hemlock, Rocky terrain, Fern forests, Misty atmosphere, Wildlife

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Timber Wolf Creek Camp (Rhinelander, Wisconsin)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/wisconsin/timber-wolf-creek-camp)

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