Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Built on a former railroad corridor, this 14-mile trail begins in Amery, travels through the communities of Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye, ending about one mile from Dresser at 90th Avenue. The trail passes through maple and oak forests, wetlands, prairies and farmlands and past seven picturesque lakes. The trail crosses between the North Twin and South Twin lakes in Amery, then skirts Bear Trap, Kinney, Dwight, Horse and Lotus lakes.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Stower Seven Lakes State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; cross-country skiing in January–February; and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Stower Seven Lakes State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking and biking. Summer (June–August): hiking and biking. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color and biking.
Do you need a state park sticker at Stower Seven Lakes State Trail?
Not for the trail itself: walking and hiking Stower Seven Lakes State Trail are free. Riders 16 and older need a state trail pass for biking: $5 a day or $25 a year. If you park in a lot inside a state park, forest or recreation area, that lot still needs a vehicle sticker.
What state parks and trails are near Stower Seven Lakes State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Interstate State Park (10 mi), Cattail State Trail (15 mi) and Straight Lake State Park (21 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is required for bicycling.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 715-485-9272
Nearby
- Interstate State Park (10 mi)
- Cattail State Trail (15 mi)
- Straight Lake State Park (21 mi)
- Willow River State Park (22 mi)
- Gandy Dancer State Trail (Southern) (27 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.