Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest
Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest is an easy 100+ miles off-road trail near Eagle River, WI, best run May - October. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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Wisconsin's Northwoods at their finest, a vast boreal landscape of pristine lakes, old-growth hemlock groves, and forest roads that stretch endlessly through pine and birch. Loon calls echo across mirror-still lakes as you drive through one of the most peaceful overlanding environments in America.
Fun Facts
The Chequamegon-Nicolet has over 1,500 named lakes within its boundaries.
Eagle River claims the world's largest chain of 28 inland lakes.
Wisconsin's Northwoods support one of the densest populations of bald eagles in the lower 48.
🛞 Tires
Closest campgrounds to Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest:
- Franklin Lake Campground · 11 mi (straight-line)
- Timber Wolf Creek Camp · Rhinelander · 22 mi (straight-line)
- Marion Lake Campground · Watersmeet · 24 mi (straight-line)
- Lake Ottawa Recreation Area · Iron River · 25 mi (straight-line)
- Moosehead Lake Campground · Marenisco · 27 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.