Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest, Easy 4x4 trail in Eagle River, WI
    Easy
    Overlanding
    4.3

    Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest

    Eagle River, WIMidwest

    Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest is a easy 100+ miles off-road trail near Eagle River, WI. It requires a stock high-clearance 4WD with all-terrain tires and is best run May - October. Stock Jeep Wranglers, 4Runners, and Tacomas can complete it without modifications.

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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

    #1

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet has over 1,500 named lakes within its boundaries.

    #2

    Eagle River claims the world's largest chain of 28 inland lakes.

    #3

    Wisconsin's Northwoods support one of the densest populations of bald eagles in the lower 48.

    Length
    100+ miles
    Elevation
    1,000 - 1,800 ft
    Best Season
    May - October
    Permit
    Not Required
    Pristine lakesOld-growth hemlockLoon territoryDark skiesNorthwoods culture

    🛞 Tires

    recommended
    All-terrain tires

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    GPS Coordinates

    45.9334, -89.2412

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