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Town of Wabeno Recreational Attractions
American Legion Park (located behind the Wabeno Bandshell)
ATV/Snowmobiling
- Forest County ATV Trail: The Forest County Forestry Department
maintains an eight-mile public ATV trail on County Forest land. This trail is a
two-way trail located on old logging roads, which are also open to motorcycles,
snowmobilers, hikers, skiers, loggers, and many other recreation enthusiasts.
- Forest County ATV Map
- The Nicolet State Trail: The Nicolet State
Trail stretches 35 miles through Forest County passing through the communities
of Carter, Wabeno, Blackwell, Laona, Cavour and Newald. In the town of Laona,
the trail is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 8 and State Highway 32. Just
south of the Forest/Florence county line the trail crosses the Popple River, a
state designated wild river. There are two parking areas available; 1) In
Wabeno between the town park and the Logging Museum, and 2) off of County
Highway G, about one mile west of U.S. Highway 8 - follow the directional signs
on County Highway G.
Bike
trails
Hiking
Trails/cross country ski trails
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Ed’s Lake The trailhead is located on County Highway W midway between
Crandon and Wabeno. Look for a large sign along the northeast side of the
highway. Parking is available for 12 or more vehicles.
- Knowles
Creek Interpretive Trail: Located 9.5 miles east of Wabeno on
Highway C to Forest Road 3132, south on 3132 for a half mile. This is a
one-third mile barrier-free access interpretive trail which follows the north
shore of Knowles Creek impoundment. This is also a state designated Watchable
Wildlife viewing area.
- Halley
Creek Bird Trail: This one-mile trail is rated with an easy
difficulty level. It is flat with some exposed roots and rocks. Directions:
Follow Cty. Hwy. H southeast of Laona for 5.5 miles to FR 2136. Turn left and
continue 5 miles, looking for Halley Creek Trail signs on the left and gravel
access road on the right. At the end of the road, the trailhead and parking
area for 3-4 vehicles can be found.
Fishing, Beaches and Camp Grounds:
For
specific information about fishing, public beaches/boat landing and fish
population, visit the DNR site and look up the lake you are interested in and around
the town of Wabeno.
- Cloud Lake:
28 acres with max depth 25 ft
- Deer Lake: 55
acres with max depth 20 ft
- Ham Lake: 16
acres with max depth 20 ft
- Indian Lake:
24 acres with max depth 37 ft
- Kings lake:
30 acres with max depth 70 ft
- Otter Lake:
83 acres with max depth 20 ft
- Range Line
Lake: 93 acres with max depth 11 ft
- Round Lake:
69 acres with max depth 10 ft
- Shiner Lake:
16 acres with max depth 21 ft
- Trump Lake:
172 acres with max depth 23 ft
- Valley Lake: 24 acres with
max depth 37 ft
Recreational Attractions in Forest County
