Boulder Junction Area Birding Trails


Lumberjack Trail - Several wilderness trails that gently wind through many different timber types and along the edge of the Manitowish River, the Fishtrap Flowage, and White Sand Lake. The trail surfaces are a mixture of grassand dirt.Bird trails in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin Pets on leashes are allowed when there is no snow. A State Trail bike pass is required. A portion of the Lumberjack Trail connects with the Escanaba Trail. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 173KB.)

Signature Species: Ruffed Grouse; Woodcock, Bald Eagles

Length: 4.6 and 12.5 mile loops.
Location: East of Boulder Junction on Hwy K, or on Old Hwy K, east of the town dump.

Escanaba-Pallette Lakes - Located on State-owned land, this hilly, rolling and Bird trails in Boulder Junction, Wisconsinvery scenic trail winds around several lakes and through a variety of timber types.This intermediate trail has a shelter and fire ring provided. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 149KB.)

Signature Species: Alder Flycatchers; Vesper Sparrow; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Length: 4 loops of 2, 4, 5.5 and 8.5 miles.
Location: 7 miles south of Boulder Junction on Hwy M at Nebish Rd.