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Hike

Perch Lake

Passes Perch Lake
Inside Nicolet National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

8.1 mi out & back · 536 ft gain · 1,525 ft high point · Moderate

Via the Lauterman National Recreation Trail (2.0 mi)

In Nicolet National Forest · WI · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 8.1-mile out and back trail in Nicolet National Forest passes Perch Lake and Lauterman Lake via the Lauterman National Recreation Trail.

Elevation

536 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

3.2 mi from the trailhead
Lost Lake Campground (WI)
Campground · WI

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Whisker Lake Aa
- Ends at Riley Lake
- Inside Whisker Lake Wilderness
6.6 mi out & back · 309 ft gain · Moderate
Whisker Lake Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away
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Out: 140 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lauterman LakeAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
Perch LakeAlong the way · 3.5 mi in

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 8.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 536 ft round trip
High point: 1,525 ft
Low point: 1,457 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 8.1 mi and 536 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WI
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 45.9186° N · 88.5153° W

Get directions Open the map

3.7 mi from the trailhead

Lost Lake Cabins

Campground · WI

9.5 mi from the trailhead

Stevens Lake Campground

Campground

Orvilles Bench

Ends at Hagerman Lake
Inside Ottawa National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.8 mi out & back · 95 ft gain · Easy

Ottawa National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Hidden Lakes

Ends at Luna Lake
Inside Nicolet National Forest
1,295 ft of climbing

15.3 mi one way · 1,295 ft gain · Hard

Nicolet National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Bailey Lake Equestrian

Ends at Bailey Lake
Inside Nicolet National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

15.0 mi one way · 478 ft gain · Moderate

Nicolet National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Whisker Lake Wilderness

Passes Camp Thirteen Lake
Inside Whisker Lake Wilderness
1,181 ft of climbing

17.6 mi out & back · 1,181 ft gain · Hard

Whisker Lake Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Long Lake

Near Long Lake
Inside Nicolet National Forest

1.6 mi loop · 196 ft gain · Easy

Nicolet National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat41°20°Mostly Cloudy
Sun46°24°Sunny
Mon49°31°Sunny
Tue52°35°Sunny
Wed53°40°Mostly Sunny
Thu53°39°Chance Light Rain
Fri52°Partly Sunny

Sat: Mostly Cloudy · wind 3 to 7 mph NNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain