Washburn County Forest
Nature preserve
2,853 acres16.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Beaver Brook
Few parks or trails are on the map in Beaver Brook
The biggest trail networks: Washburn County Forest (16.1 mi), Beaver Brook Wildlife Area (4.9 mi). 24% of Beaver Brook’s land is conserved, about 5,019 acres. 4,922 acres are parks and preserves, 6,951 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
24%
5,019 acres · of 32.1 sq mi of land
Trails
28 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
4,922 ac
6,951 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
58%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
1.8 mi
1.8 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
6
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Washburn County Forest, with 16.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Beaver Brook Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
1,964 acres4.9 mi of trail
Wild Rivers State Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
Washburn County Veteran’s Peace Memorial Wayside
Park
8 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
5,019 conserved acres
24% of Beaver Brook’s land. Who manages Beaver Brook’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County2,927 ac
State natural resources2,082 ac
Private owners47 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)31 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service18 ac
Local Conservation Area · 2,927 acState Recreation Area · 1,897 acState Park · 94 acConservation Easement · 53 acUnknown Easement · 48 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 54 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 2,927 | Open |
| Beaver Brook Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1,945 | Open |
| Wild Rivers State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 94 | Open |
| Beaver Brook Wildlife Area 4 State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 40 | Closed |
Trails & water
2 named trails and 6 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 11.7 miHorses · 6.4 miUnpaved · 6.4 mi
Wild Rivers State Trail6.4 mi
Abandoned Railroad2.7 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
1.8 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.8 mi
off-road bike paths
Wild Rivers State TrailBike route
6.4 miWhen to get out
The walking year in Beaver Brook
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 26 | 39 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 39 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Beaver Brook →
Next door
Beaver Brook and its neighbors
Beaver Brook has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spooner | 7% | 1.0 | 116 | 99%+ | A |
| Madge | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sarona | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shell Lake | 4% | 0.2 | 156 | 72% | B+ |
| Spooner | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Beaver Brook
Where can I hike in Beaver Brook?
The longest trail networks: Washburn County Forest, 16.1 miles; Beaver Brook Wildlife Area, 4.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Beaver Brook’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Beaver Brook Wildlife Area (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Beaver Brook?
1.8 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.8 of off-road paths. Named routes: Wild Rivers State Trail.
Is there public land near Beaver Brook?
57,025 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Beaver Brook or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,922 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Beaver Brook neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →