Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Managed by National Park Service
876 acres5.1 mi of trail
Trego Nature Trail
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Trego
Few parks or trails are on the map in Trego
The biggest trail networks: Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (5.1 mi), Wild Rivers State Trail (3.2 mi). 13% of Trego’s land is conserved, about 2,955 acres. 1,671 acres are parks and preserves, 2,052 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
13%
2,955 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,671 ac
2,052 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
62%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
2 boat launches
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 Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, with 5.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wild Rivers State Trail
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
83 acres3.2 mi of trail
Wild Rivers ATV TrailAbandoned Railroad
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Washburn County Forest
Nature preserve
456 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,955 conserved acres
13% of Trego’s land. Who manages Trego’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners1,374 ac
National Park Service1,315 ac
Other or Unknown Federal Land455 ac
State natural resources281 ac
County2 ac
Private Conservation · 1,360 acConservation Easement · 910 acWild and Scenic River · 860 acState Recreation Area · 185 acState Park · 83 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix National Scenic Riverway State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,362 | Open |
| Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Wild and Scenic River | National Park Service | 860 | Open |
| Whalen Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 185 | Open |
| Wild Rivers State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 83 | Open |
| Natural Area State Conservation Area | County | 2 | Restricted |
| Lampson Moraine Pines State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 2 | Restricted |
| Washburn County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 1 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Trego
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Trego
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Picnic areas in Trego
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.5 miUnpaved · 5.1 mi
Wild Rivers ATV Trail3.6 mi
Abandoned Railroad2.5 mi
Trego Nature Trail1.4 mi
Center0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Trego
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 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 55 | 39 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Trego →
Next door
Trego and its neighbors
Trego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trego | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spooner | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Springbrook | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brooklyn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crystal | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Casey | — 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 Trego
Where can I hike in Trego?
The longest trail networks: Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 5.1 miles; Wild Rivers State Trail, 3.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Trego’s trails?
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild Rivers State Trail don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Trego?
87,585 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Trego or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,538 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Trego 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 →