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Mcdonald Creek HWT

Inside Nicolet National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

4.0 mi out & back · 187 ft gain · 1,742 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

This 4.0-mile out and back trail runs through Nicolet National Forest.

Elevation

187 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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3.2 mi from the trailhead
Luna White Deer Campground
Campground · WI

More hikes nearby

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Whisker Lake Aa
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- 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: 70 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 4.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 187 ft round trip
High point: 1,742 ft
Low point: 1,678 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 4.0 mi and 187 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WI
Camps within 15 mi: 10
Trailhead: 45.8835° N · 88.8920° W

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6.3 mi from the trailhead

Franklin Lake

Campground · WI

8.5 mi from the trailhead

Kentuck Lake Campground

Campground · WI

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

Today36°23°Chance Snow Showers
Fri35°27°Partly Sunny
Sat37°25°Partly Sunny
Sun39°25°Mostly Sunny
Mon46°30°Sunny
Tue51°33°Sunny
Wed50°37°Mostly Sunny

Today: Chance Snow Showers · wind 10 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain