© Neillsville Online.com
Photo Of Hiking Trail
Services View More
Quick Links
Hiking is allowed throughout the Clark County Forest. There are many trails that criss-cross the 133,000 acres of county forestlands in Clark County.
Clark County has over 160 miles of trails, plus logging access trails and hunter trails that allow hiking at various skill levels. Hiking opportunities also exist at Wildcat Mound (3 miles) and Rock Dam (4 miles).
Levis/Trow Mounds Recreation Area provides more than 34 miles of scenic trail. Levis Mound is the single largest trail system devoted to hiking opportunities, in Clark County. Hiking can be especially rewarding in the spring and fall when emerging plant life and autumn colors abound. A 1.5 mile
segment is designed as a self guided nature study trail with 15 stations that review a variety of natural resource features.
Favorite trails ascending the Levis/Trow Mounds include: North Face (overlooking a deep ravine and traverses to the northwest point of the mound), Cliffhanger, Toad Road and Upper Hermosa and Hermosa (which scale the ridge tops of Trow Mound, provide great views of the surrounding county
forest). Another challenge is Goat Dance, a 3 mile hike located just to the northwest of Trow Mound.
Facilities include large parking areas, water and toilets. Several picnic areas are located along the trail and at the Levis Mound Visitor Center. Rest benches are located on several overlooks and scattered throughout the trail system.
Hikers should be aware that some trails are steep and footing is loose. Other trail and forest users may be present and hiking is not recommended during the deer gun season. Walking or snowshoeing on groomed trails is prohibited.
Dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 8 feet in length and under immediate control. Picnic areas and public buildings are off limits to pets.
Hiking trails are open year round in Clark County. No trail fee required.
