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Hike

Lynch Creek

Near a viewpoint
Inside Chequamegon National Forest

2.9 mi out & back · 106 ft gain · 1,460 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Lynch Creek is a 2.9-mile out and back route through Chequamegon National Forest near a viewpoint.

Elevation

106 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.4 mi from the trailhead
Day Lake
Campground · WI

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Out: 20 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointNearby · 1.4 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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: 2.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 106 ft round trip
High point: 1,460 ft
Low point: 1,430 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.9 mi and 106 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WI
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 46.1388° N · 91.0759° W

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8.9 mi from the trailhead

Moose Lake

Campground · WI

11.0 mi from the trailhead

East Twin

Campground · WI

Conservancy Trail

Ends at Namekagon Lake
Inside Chequamegon National Forest

2.1 mi loop · 330 ft gain · Easy

Chequamegon National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

ST Peter'S Dome

Summits Saint Peters Dome
Inside Chequamegon National Forest
Camp under a mile away

3.6 mi out & back · 664 ft gain · Moderate

Chequamegon National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Two Lakes Branch

Ends at Lake Owen
Inside Porcupine Lake Wilderness
Camp 1 mi away

3.1 mi out & back · 157 ft gain · Easy

Porcupine Lake Wilderness · Camp 1 mi away

Namekagon South Loop

Ends at Namekagon Lake
Inside Chequamegon National Forest

1.4 mi loop · 21 ft gain · Easy

Chequamegon National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Namekagon Nature Trail

Ends at Namekagon Lake
Inside Chequamegon National Forest

1.0 mi loop · 23 ft gain · Easy

Chequamegon National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Wed68°40°Mostly Cloudy
Thu55°29°Sunny
Fri57°28°Mostly Sunny
Sat59°38°Partly Sunny
Sun61°41°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon60°36°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue56°Chance Rain Showers

Wed: Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · wind 0 to 10 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly