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Hiles Tower HWT

Inside Nicolet National Forest

6.8 mi out & back · 390 ft gain · 1,780 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

This 6.8-mile out and back trail in Nicolet National Forest climbs 390 feet.

Elevation

390 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.7 mi from the trailhead
Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, WI)
Campground · WI

More hikes nearby

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Out: 180 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: 6.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 390 ft round trip
High point: 1,780 ft
Low point: 1,640 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 6.8 mi and 390 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WI
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 45.7513° N · 88.8855° W

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10.1 mi from the trailhead

Luna White Deer Campground

Campground · WI

11.7 mi from the trailhead

Laurel Lake Campground

Campground · WI

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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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Mon48°33°Mostly Cloudy
Tue54°44°Chance Rain Showers
Wed66°49°Partly Sunny
Thu62°35°Rain Showers Likely
Fri59°38°Patchy Fog
Sat58°42°Chance Rain Showers
Sun61°Chance Rain Showers

Mon: Mostly Cloudy · wind 5 mph NNE

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