Live the Legend Outdoors

Rhinelander is a premier year-round destination. Add these signature spots to your list as you explore our beautiful Northwoods.

Photo by Melissa Ellis

HOLMBOE NATURE PRESERVE

Enjoy peace and solitude on your walk through this beautiful, oldgrowth forest. Although the trail is less than a mile, it is one of the most beautiful places in the area to take a nature hike. The preserve features hemlock, giant red pines and white pines, white cedar and black spruce swamp all along the scenic Pelican River. This hidden gem is tucked back off of Boyce Drive.

HODAG PARK

Hodag Park is a large park stretching along the shore of Boom Lake. It is home to the annual July Fourth fireworks celebration, three baseball diamonds, a public beach and a large boat landing. There is also a tennis court and play area for kids, along with several pavilions that can be reserved for private events. This is a very popular park for picnickers and walkers due to its location along the waterway and is a great spot to watch the sunset. The Hodage Park Stage – the all new stage area for special events, concerts and more!

WASHBURN SILENT SPORTS TRAILS

The Washburn Silent Sports trails are located 7 miles west of Rhinelander. The Washburn Mountain Bike Trail offers approximately 5.0 miles of double-track trail for novice to intermediate skilled mountain bikers, and 6.0 miles of single-track trail designed to provide an extreme experience for mountain bikers possessing an advanced skill set. There are also cross country ski, hiking and snowshoe trails, and a warming shelter.

NORTHWOODS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS

Located just off of Highway 8, Northwood trails are a complete recreational system for both classic and skate techniques. With over 15 km, Northwood trails begin at Northwood Golf course, but they quickly move off the course into a pristine forest setting. While skiing Northwood trails, enjoy the local landmarks along the way, Ring Wayne’s Bell at the top of Shutes - n - Ladders. Then ski Cook’s Run to Judy’s Bench and enjoy the view of the Heal Creek lowlands.

ALMON COUNTY PARK & TRAIL

Almon Park is located approximately 5 miles south of Rhinelander on Buck Lake. This 160 acre park consists of a swimming beach, picnic areas and shelters, nature trails and an 18 hole disc golf course. The nature trails are open for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing and wind through old age mixed hardwoods, a northern bog with a boardwalk, and a lakeshore trail.

BOOM LAKE

Boom Lake sits on the north side of Rhinelander, offering great opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. Boom Lake is actually a flowage of the Wisconsin River and spans more than 365 acres, providing lots of space for fun on the water.