Photo: Wisconsin DNR
The Wolf River State Trail runs 33 miles on a former rail corridor from White Lake to Crandon. Four additional miles of trail are currently under development south of White Lake to the Menomonee/Langlade county line. Once complete, the Wolf River State Trail will total 37 miles. The trail skirts the Wolf River and the Nicolet National Forest where camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing opportunities are plentiful.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Wolf River State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; boating & paddling in June–September; biking in May–June and September–October; and mountain & fat biking in June and September–October.
What can you do at Wolf River State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, mountain & fat biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, biking, mountain & fat biking and ATV / UTV / off-road. Summer (June–August): hiking, boating & paddling, biking, mountain & fat biking, ATV / UTV / off-road and horseback riding. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, biking, mountain & fat biking, ATV / UTV / off-road and horseback riding.
Do you need a state park sticker at Wolf River State Trail?
No. Wolf River State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Wolf River State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Nicolet State Trail (12 mi), Governor Thompson State Park (30 mi) and Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest (30 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain & fat biking
- ATV / UTV / off-road
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · July · August · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is not required on the trail.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 715-478-3475
Nearby
- Nicolet State Trail (12 mi)
- Governor Thompson State Park (30 mi)
- Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest (30 mi)
- Mountain-Bay State Trail (40 mi)
- Wiouwash State Trail (40 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.