Northwoods Trails Extravaganza

We're heading up to the Wisconsin Northwoods for a fun multi-day outing, Wednesday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 6th. We'll be based out of Boulder Junction, along the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System. We'll also ride other local trails, including the Three Eagle Trail, the Bearskin State Trail, and the Wilderness Lakes Trail. Join us for just a few days, or for the entire event!
Itinerary:

• Wednesday, July 2: Arrive by 4:00 PM at the trailhead (See map: Eagle River Depot Museum) for the Three Eagle Trail in Eagle River. At 4:30 PM, we will begin our 26-mile out-and-back ride on the compacted crushed limestone trail to Three Lakes. Plan for dinner and ice cream stops during the ride. Note: Wednesday's ride is planned for the late afternoon to allow time during the day to drive to Boulder Junction and settle in at your motel or campground.
• Thursday, July 3: Arrive by 8:45 AM at the Boulder Junction Community Center. At 9:00 AM, we will begin our ride, heading east on the paved Heart of Vilas County trail. Options: 30 miles round-trip to Sayner or 56 miles to St. Germain.
• Friday, July 4: Arrive by 8:45 AM at the Land O' Lakes Chamber of Commerce. (Note: It is a 40-minute / 30-mile drive from Boulder Junction to Land O' Lakes). At 9:00 AM, we will begin our ride, riding clockwise on the mostly paved Wilderness Lakes Trail for a total of about 40 miles. See Ride With GPS route (BJ-039-WLT-CW) for notes regarding possible rest stops, 1.5 miles of gravel along the route, and an optional additional 5-mile loop. Optional breakfast at the 8-mile mark at the Forest Lake Country Store.
• Saturday, July 5: Arrive by 8:45 AM at the Boulder Junction Community Center. At 9:00 AM, we will begin our ride, heading west on the paved Heart of Vilas County trail. Options: 30 miles round-trip to Manitowish Waters or 52 miles round-trip to Mercer.
• Sunday, July 6: Arrive by 8:45 AM at the trailhead (See map: Bearskin Trailhead Park) for the Bearskin State Trail in Minocqua. At 9:00 AM we will begin our ride, heading south on the compacted granite trail. Options: 27 miles round-trip to Goodnow, 52 miles to Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe, or 64 miles to the end of the trail in Tomahawk.

Boulder Junction Accommodations and Reservations

• Boulder Junction Motor Lodge: 1-715-807-7858 - Several rooms available with 2 Queen beds.
• Crystal Lake Campground
• Please make your own lodging reservation to suit your needs.