Anvil Lake - Terrain varies from mostly level to hilly. Trail difficulty is marked (beginner, intermediate, expert). Lets you discover the many opportunities provided within the National Forest. Parking area (sticker is required) is located just east of the Anvil Lake Campground Entrance and south of Hwy 70. Part of the National Recreation Trail System—Designated watchable wildlife area. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 165KB.)

Length: 12 miles 
Location: From Eagle River, go east on Hwy 70 approximately 8.5 miles, then turn south on Military Rd.

Mud Minnow Lake - is part of the Vilas County Forest System.(Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 149KB.)

Length: 2.8 miles.
Location: From Eagle River, continue North on Hwy 45 to Co Hwy G.  Take  Hwy G west  for about 7 miles to Mud Minnow Lake Rd (on the south side of the highway).  Watch for signs for Mud Minnow Lake Game Trail.

Nicolet North Trails - These trails offer a favorite spot for cross-country skiers,hikers and mountain bikers. A parking lot (sticker required) is located on the west side of the trail head. Part of the Nicolet National Forest, these trails connect to the Anvil Lake Trail. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 164KB.)

Length: 15 miles (11 K)
Location: From Eagle River, take Hwy 70 east approximately 8.5 miles, turn south on Military Rd. to FR 2181 (Butternut Lake Rd.). Turn east to FR 2425 and turn south to parking on west side of road.

Nordmarka Ski Trails - This trail is maintained by the Nordmarka Ski Club of Eagle River. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 153KB.)

Length: 6 K.
Location: On the north side of Eagle River at the Eagle River Municipal Golf Course (on McKinley Blvd.).

Snipe Lake & Ewald Lake - is part of the Vilas County Forest System. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 182KB.)

Length: 16.4 miles.
Location:  From the intersection of Hwys 17 and 70 west of Eagle River, continue west on Hwy 70 approximately 6 miles to Wilderness Trail. Turn north on Wilderness Trail and continue approximately 1 mile to game trail access OR continue on Wilderness Trail another 2 miles past the Snipe Lake Boat Landing with numerous trail locations on the left.