Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area
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Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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On Water
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Hunting Type
- Deer
- Ruffed Grouse
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Hilly
- Wooded
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Scenic Vistas
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Trail Length (miles)
- 2.7 mile & 5.2 mile trails
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area
At this preserve you'll be able to hike through a portion of Wisconsin's North Woods. The 15 wild lakes and ponds at the preserve—with names like Upper and Lower Aimer, Knife, Battine, Bug and Canteen—host a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species. The surrounding forests provide habitat for many native plants and wildlife species.
This area also serves as a link between the one-million-acre Ottawa National Forest, located to the north in Michigan, and the 220,000-acre Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, located to the south in Wisconsin. The Border Lakes area (of which the Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area is a part) serves as a travel corridor for large-ranging mammals including timber wolves and possibly moose and Canada lynx.
From spectacular birding in spring and fall to cross-country skiing in the winter, there are year-round opportunities to explore the Wisconsin Northwoods at this preserve.