Biking & Hiking
Biking Trails 04/13/2011
For a copy of the Bicycle Map call the Chamber at 715-682-2500 or 800-284-9484
or email us at ashchamb@centurytel.net.
or email us at ashchamb@centurytel.net.
Hiking Trails 04/13/2011
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center allows guest to hike the trails behind the center. St. Peters Dome is another great place to snowshoe!
The hike to St. Peter’s Dome is 3.6 miles round trip. The trail has moderately steep climbs. It is a good idea to take water along on this hike. To reach St. Peter’s Dome cross the log bridge over Morgan Creek where the trail forks and hike up the gradually climbing trail. Soon you will come upon an old campground that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. The old brick fireplaces, an artesian well, and a round cistern are all that remain of the campground. The trail becomes narrow as you walk across much steeper slopes. There is a lake sized beaver pond to your left. As you continue east the trail drops in elevation and crosses a rocky stream bed. Beyond the stream the trail becomes steeper and the tread is rocky. In a bit the grade becomes more gentle and you cross a snowmobile trail. At the base of the granite outcrop that is the dome you will find a jumble of large broken rock. From the quarry. The trail follows the old road for a hundred feet and then turns left off the road and begins to climb earnest. After two switch backs the trail reaches a grassy opening. Continue on the trail and climb to the overlook and shear drop on the north face of St. Peter’s Dome. On a clear day you can see the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Directions From Ashland drive south in Highway 13 about 13 miles to Highway C (about 1 mile south or Marengo). Turn right on C and follow it 4.8 miles to Midway Road. Continue straight on Midway Rd 1.2 miles to County Line Road (FR 199). Turn left (south) on County Line Rd and drive 3.9 miles to the parking lot which is on the left (east) side of the road.
The hike to St. Peter’s Dome is 3.6 miles round trip. The trail has moderately steep climbs. It is a good idea to take water along on this hike. To reach St. Peter’s Dome cross the log bridge over Morgan Creek where the trail forks and hike up the gradually climbing trail. Soon you will come upon an old campground that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. The old brick fireplaces, an artesian well, and a round cistern are all that remain of the campground. The trail becomes narrow as you walk across much steeper slopes. There is a lake sized beaver pond to your left. As you continue east the trail drops in elevation and crosses a rocky stream bed. Beyond the stream the trail becomes steeper and the tread is rocky. In a bit the grade becomes more gentle and you cross a snowmobile trail. At the base of the granite outcrop that is the dome you will find a jumble of large broken rock. From the quarry. The trail follows the old road for a hundred feet and then turns left off the road and begins to climb earnest. After two switch backs the trail reaches a grassy opening. Continue on the trail and climb to the overlook and shear drop on the north face of St. Peter’s Dome. On a clear day you can see the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Directions From Ashland drive south in Highway 13 about 13 miles to Highway C (about 1 mile south or Marengo). Turn right on C and follow it 4.8 miles to Midway Road. Continue straight on Midway Rd 1.2 miles to County Line Road (FR 199). Turn left (south) on County Line Rd and drive 3.9 miles to the parking lot which is on the left (east) side of the road.
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