Clintonville River Edge Nature Trail / Pigeon River Fitness Trail: Located in Clintonville off of Hwy 45/22 from the south or off of Hwy 22 (Main Street) from the north. The wood chipped trail is a figure eight design with an overall length of 1.1 mile. Brochures of the fitness trail and nature trail are available at the Clintonville City Hall.
Fremont Nature Trail: Located in Fremont off James Street. Park and enter the trail for 1/2 mile walk.
Hartman's Creek State Park: Located on the upper Waupaca Chain O' Lakes, this 1,417-acre park offers 10 miles of hiking trails and 5 miles of unpaved off-road biking trails. For the paddling enthusiast the park contains 7 lakes with crystal clear waters. Cross country skiers can enjoy 8.5 miles of trails during the winter months. The horse trail is 6.5 miles long, open from late April to early November, with parking at the trail head near the lake picnic area. A full park guide and Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Admission sticker is required and is available at the park entrance from 6am-11pm.
Wolf River Pathway- New London: 5.5 miles of trail throughout the city of New London. A great starting point is Pfeifer Park. The Wolf River Pathway travels along the Embarrass and Wolf River through Hatten Park, the City's largest park. There are trails throughout the park for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. The scenic trails wind through the woods and throughout the park making a 1 1/2 mile loop. New London Parks & Recreation, 920-982-8521.
Weyauwega Our Backyard: This nature area is easily accessible behind the school complex on Ann Street. Hiking and biking are allowed. The trail is full of opportunities to view nature, with a section of the trail winding through woods with bluebird and wood duck houses, a natural amphitheater sheltered in an old pine forest and a new picnic shelter constructed by the High School Service Club. The trail is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. Park in the school lots. Weyauwega-Fremont Schoo., 920-867-2148.
Wolf River Sturgeon Trail #19: Located on the Wolf River between New Londona nd Northport along Waupaca County X, this area has been a favorite place for sturgeon to spawn and for people to get an up-close view. This 1/2 mile trail is paved and provides access to fishing. Waupaca County Parks, 715-258-6243.
Bicycling
Bicycling is a popular sport in this area. For comprehensive county trail maps, visit the Waupaca County Courthouse, 811 Harding Street, or contact the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce.
Hwy 22 trail #27: This blacktopped trail for biking, hiking and rollerblading runs 3.5 miles from Waupaca to King. The trail follows Hwy 22 through the Waupaca High School property continuing to the Wisconsin Veteran's Home, Hwy QQ in King. From this point the paved shoulder or sidewalk can be utilized to explore King and the Chain O' Lakes area.
Tommorow River State Trail #15: This 28 mile limestone surface trail runs from Manawa to Plover. Uses include biking, hiking and horseback riding on a parallel trail. State trail passes are required for bikers and equestrians ages 16 and older. The trail can be accessed in Scandanavia, Hwy 49 or Manawa, Hwy B.
Wisconsin Biking Federation: www.bfw.org
Their website designates road conditions for biking and also provides maps. Town roads are not marked on these maps for biking, however, they can be very suitable for bike riding. Town roads are less traveled by motor vehicles and provide a more scenic ride.
Ice Age Trail:
The national Ice Age Trail runs just west of Waupaca, with entry points on Hwy. 54, about five miles from the city limits, and in Hartman Creek State Park. In addition, the state park has hiking and horseback riding trails. Cross-country skiing trails are groomed in the winter. Contact Hartman Creek at (715)258-2372 for more information.
River Ridge Trail:
Over the last several years, the City of Waupaca and volunteers have developed the River Ridge Trail, which will eventually encircle the entire city. Much of this trail is within Swan Park on the city’s northwest side, off Hwy. 49. Portions of this northern part of the trail are groomed in the winter. Maps are available from the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce.
Horseback Riding
Lillie Acres Ranch
Guided trail rides, riding lessons, boarding, pony rides, birthday parties.
Open 8-5pm 7 days/week Sunset-Sunrise
N-459 Co. Hwy. U
Weyauwega, WI 54983
Call for reservations (920) 867- 2291 or (920) 570-0411
www.lillieacres.com
Skiing
Iola Winter Sports Club
Here lies some of the best cross-classical skiing, with 20 kilometers of cross-country trails - 4 miles under the lights! Skiers of all ability levels are accommodated. Open to members anytime and to non-members for a daily use fee. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Take Hwy 49 fives north of Iola to Cty MM, then 2 miles west to Norseman Hill, Iola Winter Sports Club 715-445-3411 or 715-445-2290.
