Burnett County Forest
Nature preserve
4,972 acres8.7 mi of trail
Snowmobile/ATV TrailWoods Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Lincoln
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lincoln
The biggest trail networks: Burnett County Forest (8.7 mi), Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area (2.9 mi). 18% of Lincoln’s land is conserved, about 4,036 acres. 4,070 acres are parks and preserves, 10,682 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
18%
4,036 acres · of 34.8 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
4,070 ac
10,682 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
25%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 Burnett County Forest, with 8.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
3,574 acres2.9 mi of trail
Snowmobile Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
424 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
4,036 conserved acres
18% of Lincoln’s land. Who manages Lincoln’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources4,036 ac
State Recreation Area · 3,996 acState Conservation Area · 40 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 3,569 | Open |
| Crex Meadows Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 427 | Open |
| Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 9 State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 40 | Open |
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 11.3 mi
Snowmobile/ATV Trail5.0 mi
Snowmobile Trail4.4 mi
Woods Trail1.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Lincoln
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 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 70 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Lincoln →
Next door
Lincoln and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Daniels | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Meenon | 1% | 0.1 | 117 | 32% | C+ |
| West Marshland | — 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 Lincoln
Where can I hike in Lincoln?
The longest trail networks: Burnett County Forest, 8.7 miles; Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area, 2.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lincoln’s trails?
Burnett County Forest and Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lincoln?
50,369 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lincoln or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,070 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lincoln 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 →