Rock Lake Trailhead – Backwoods lakes junction loop from Twin Lakes

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Wisconsin

Bayfield County

Rock Lake Trailhead – Backwoods lakes junction loop from Twin Lakes

Hard

3.5

(11)

riders

Rock Lake Trailhead – Backwoods lakes junction loop from Twin Lakes

03:42

43.8km

310m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.43 km for 1.00 km

After 6.78 km for 3.25 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4 m

Rock Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead has a $5 daily use fee. The trails from here are numerous and interweaving, so it is best to bring a GPD if you plan to follow a …

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3.14 km

Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

Rock Lake is a beautiful reflective forested destination with a number of different access points from the trail. This is a great place to picnic or just enjoy the natural scenery.

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5.42 km

Backwoods lakes junction

Highlight • Forest

The wooded lakes west of here — Frel's Lake, Birch Lake, and Hildebrand Lake — are highlights of the trail system. To the southeast the trail climbs through scenic forest, …

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7.25 km

Hildebrand Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pedal along the shores of expansive Hildebrand Lake while mountain biking, an idyllic spot to stop and soak in forested views. This picture-perfect setting makes an ideal pit stop to rest and refuel before the next leg of your ride.

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16.1 km

Patsy Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Patsy Lake trail is relatively nontechnical and offers fantastic views through the diverse surrounding forest. The lake has two campsites and is a great spot to picnic or just take in the views.

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19.5 km

Wilson Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From here you can hike north paralleling Wilson Creek to Patsy Lake or venture south to Wilson Lake, which has two water-access campsites.

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30.9 km

Namekagon Town Hall Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead has plenty of parking, and is marked by two tall signboards with maps and information. The trail starts up a short hill to the left of the buildings. …

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35.7 km

Namekagon Fen

Highlight • Natural

The fen is a unique natural preserve that is well worth exploring. There are no trails that lead to the edge of the fen, but the trail here gives you some great views.

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43.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

361 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km