The Chequamegon (sho-WAH-ma-gon) National Forest (the name is an Ojibwa
Indian word for "place of shallow water") contains nearly 850,000
acres in northern Wisconsin, with approximately 200 miles of trails for
non-motorized travel, including 40 miles of the North Country Trail, the
long distance trail which extends from New York state to North Dakota. Also,
a 40 mile section of the Ice Age Trail passes through the national forest.
There are two small wilderness areas, the Porcupine Lake Wilderness (4446
acres) and Rainbow Lake Wilderness (6583 acres.) An additional 52,000 acres
have been set aside as semi-primitive, non-motorized area. At-large camping
is allowed without a permit but must be 50 feet from trails or water sources.
Hunting for ruffled grouse, white-tailed deer, and black bear are allowed
in season by permit, so be careful if you backpack at these times.
INFO:
Forest Supervisor's Office
Chequamegon National Forest
1170 4th Avenue
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2461
North Country Trail
P.O. Box 311
White Cloud, MI 49349