Bayfield County Forest
Managed by Bayfield County
6,422 acres9.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Tripp
Few parks or trails are on the map in Tripp
The biggest trail networks: Bayfield County Forest (9.6 mi), Iron River National Fish Hatchery (0.8 mi). 48% of Tripp’s land is conserved, about 10,591 acres. 6,335 acres are parks and preserves, 20,569 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
48%
10,591 acres · of 34.6 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
6,335 ac
20,569 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
44%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
9.1 mi
9.1 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
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 Bayfield County Forest, with 9.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Iron River National Fish Hatchery
Nature preserve
1,035 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
10,591 conserved acres
48% of Tripp’s land. Who manages Tripp’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County6,295 ac
U.S. Forest Service3,086 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,344 ac
State natural resources37 ac
Local Conservation Area · 6,295 acNational Forest · 3,086 acFederal Other or Unknown · 2,265 acConservation Easement · 78 acState Recreation Area · 37 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 6,295 | Open |
| Chequamegon National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 3,086 | Open |
| Iron River National Fish Hatchery Federal Other or Unknown | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,265 | Restricted |
| Schacte Creek State Habitat Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 37 | Restricted |
Trails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
9.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
9.1 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Tripp
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) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 26 | 38 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Tripp →
Next door
Tripp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Oulu | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Orienta | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Barksdale | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Iron River | 32% | 1.2 | 4,869 | 89% | A+ |
| Washburn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hughes | — 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 Tripp
Where can I hike in Tripp?
The longest trail networks: Bayfield County Forest, 9.6 miles; Iron River National Fish Hatchery, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Tripp’s trails?
Bayfield County Forest and Iron River National Fish Hatchery don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Tripp?
9.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 9.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Tripp?
184,656 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Tripp or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 9,401 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Tripp 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 →