About us
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION! Northern Paddle and Trail (NPT) began in Rhinelander, WI about 25 years ago by a small group of outdoor enthusiasts. It was created to provide a variety of silent sports outings. Members enjoy the beauty of our lakes, rivers and forests where we get fresh air and exercise while visiting with like-minded souls. Our get-togethers include hiking, kayaking, canoeing, biking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice shuffleboard, camping, and annual potlucks, plus occasional game nights at a local pub.
For all Meetup members that have not officially joined NPT, we invite you to go to our home website, click on "membership" and consider joining NPT for the low fee of $10/yr. You will then be included in our Group Email List to get notices of our events. If you do not want to join NPT at this time, remember you can go to the website's calendar anytime and see what we are up to and join anytime. Plus the home website has many pictures from past adventures.
Hope to see you on the trails or on the water!
Northern Paddle & Trail
Upcoming events
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Hike Dells of the Eau Claire
Dells of the Eau claire park, P2150 County Road Y, Aniwa, WI, USDiscover the Dells: A Summer Hike Along the Eau Claire River
Join Northern Paddle and Trail for a relaxing summer hike through one of north central Wisconsin's most beautiful natural areas. The Dells of the Eau Claire County Park features spectacular rock formations carved by rushing water, scenic overlooks, towering pines, and peaceful forest trails. We'll explore approximately 5 miles of trails, stopping often to enjoy the unique geology, river views, and opportunities for photography.
Following our hike, we'll gather for a picnic lunch in the park. Bring your own lunch and drinks in a cooler that can stay in your vehicle during the hike. If you'd like, bring a treat to share as we enjoy the afternoon together. - Cindy
Trip Details
Date: Thursday, August 6
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Dells of the Eau Claire County Park, main picnic shelter parking area County Rd Y, Aniwa, WI 54408
Distance: Approximately 5 mile hike . Shorter routes are available also.
A donation of $5.00 per event is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Membership for NPT is $10.00/year. To become a NPT member go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership. Please RSVP Cindy Skinner at skinnercyn@gmail.com or 715-401-9105 or the preferred method click ATTEND here on Meetup. I hope you can join us for this NPT adventure. - J3 attendees
Paddle/Camp, Sylvania Wilderness
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground, Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, MI, USPaddle/Car Camp, Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, Mi., 2:00 p.m. Wed. August 12th - 5:00 pm Friday, August 14th, Meet at Clark Lake Campground, Loop 4, Site 40.
On this adventure we will head north about an hour from Rhinelander to the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area outside Watersmeet, Michigan. For those of you who haven't been there you will be impressed with the beauty of the area. The old-growth forests of hemlock, yellow birch and its pristine 34 named non-motorized lakes provide plentiful fishing and canoeing/kayaking and hiking opportunities. This event consists of two paddle adventures and an opportunity to car camp if you choose to. You can participate in only one or both paddles depending on your summer schedule and camp for one or two nights of your choosing. There is an entrance fee of $5.00/day for those individuals that do not have a federal recreation card. If you do have a recreation card make sure to bring it to hang in your vehicle. No metal or glass food or beverage containers, including foam containers can be taken into the wilderness (except the Clark Lake campground). If you are interested in camping at the Clark Lake campground you will need to reserve your own site. I am registered for 2 nights in Loop 4, site #40. You will need to reserve a site online at recreation.gov. If you are not familiar with the process I can walk you through it while you're on your computer. The activities will be somewhat determined by the weather/wind direction, but the following are possibilities: Hiking the shoreline of Clark Lake, swimming at the beach area, paddling adventures, visiting Paulding Light during the evening, fishing (MI license, and catch & release), sitting around the campfire socializing, wondering off by yourself and enjoying the solitude, whatever you want to participate in. A wearable PFD is required on all NPT paddles. If I remember, cell service is poor, so it is imperative that you stay in contact with me through text messages when I am up there. 715-499-1022. Tentative schedule: Thursday, 10:30 a.m. put-in at Crooked Lake and paddle to Mountain Lake. There is a very short/flat portage about 50 yards into Mountain. We help each other with that. Eat our lunch at the portage, scenic views of both lakes by turning your head. Paddle Mountain, including two secret lakes that I know and leisurely paddling back to the put-in with your vehicles waiting. Friday's, 10:30 a.m. paddle in Sylvania to be determined. It is important you let me know you're coming so I can communicate with you any change in plans and where we can meet up.
A donation of $5.00 per event is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Membership for NPT is $10.00/year. To become a NPT member go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership. Please RSVP jayjoppa1950@gmail.com or 715-499-1022 or the preferred method click on ATTEND here on Meetup.
I hope you can join us for this NPT adventure. - J7 attendees
Past events
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