Hike Beautiful State Natural Areas in Forest County

Join local naturalists and authors John Bates and Mary Burns for this wonderful hiking experience.  Forest County has 18 designated state natural areas, with a concentration of exceptional sites in an area east of Three Lakes. We will hike in the morning within the magnificent old-growth of the Scott Lake and Shelp Lake SNA, and in the afternoon in the Giant White Pine Grove SNA that are within the Headwaters Wilderness.   Good hiking stamina is required. For this trip we will cover 4 miles.

If you register for this hike and the hike on the 15th you should consider camping overnight in the area, for more information contact [email protected].  Registered participants will be sent directions to the trailhead along with what to bring for the day.  *Location is approximately 1.25 hours from the NLDC, 1 hour from Woodruff*  Monday, 9 AM – 4 PM.  Registration required by 8/11.  This trip is sponsored by the Olson Family Foundation.  $75/Non-Member and $65/Member.