Take A Hike To A Wisconsin Flowage That’s Like A Miniature Boundary Waters
There’s a gorgeous and remote natural area in northern Wisconsin that’s been compared to Minnesota’s famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is much smaller than the Boundary Waters, but it gives you a little taste of the natural beauty that draws so many people north. Like the boundary waters, it’s a great place for paddling, but it’s also a Wisconsin hiking spot worth seeking out. Here’s why.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a vast natural treasure, covering more than a million acres along the United States/Canada border. It’s filled with wild forests, tranquil streams, and glacial lakes, and it’s well worth the journey – if you have time to make the trip to far northern Minnesota.
But you don’t need to put on a life preserver to explore a bit of this beautiful place - just head to the Hidden Rivers Trail in the Flowage. It’s a quiet trail, and there’s a good chance you’ll have it to yourself.
The hike is not long – it covers about 2.5 miles and takes an hour to complete – but it’s beautiful. The hike will take you through dense forest and past many scenic views. The hike is especially beautiful during the fall.
