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Bicyclists will find the Presque Isle Trail system provides an exceptional variety of riding experiences, primarily along paved backroads. Located along the Wisconsin-Michigan border, this trail system runs over 100 miles into Michigan through some of the most beautiful lake country in the Midwest. Parking is available at the Presque Isle Community Building.
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This route starts at the Presque Isle Community Center where you can park in the parking lot, visit the library, community gardens, Shanty Boy Cemetery, and the Presque Isle Nature Trail. Follow Main Street to the intersection of County Roads B & W. On County Road W follow the bike trail crossings and signs on the pavement. Enjoy a loop around Pipke Park’s South Pond; then follow our quiet back roads and established bike lanes on the side of the county highway. One 4.25 mile route ends at Wilderness Park on Presque Isle Lake, a great picnic area to enjoy. view website >
This 1,300-acre mix of public and private property is a silent sports mecca – with development and growth still in the works. The site features one of the region’s only purpose built single-track mountain biking (MTB) trails. Trails are designed and built as a Midwest destination site – top notch – and to international standards. Currently there are 7 miles of MTB with more to come. Hikers and trail bikers are welcome with 5+ miles of each available. Rolling topography and unique ecology make this a blast to recreate in, and the site has proven attractive to wildlife with sightings including moose and badger. More info including regularly updated maps can be found on Facebook.
This newly developed trail system gives visitors the opportunity to explore and experience what was once abundant in Wisconsin; an old growth hemlock forest. The site’s 400 acres and mile and a half of undeveloped shoreline on Van Vliet Lake represent a rare remnant of this uniquely historic forest system. Walk along undisturbed cedar swamps, bog lakes, climb scenic eskers, and take in the richness of the plant and animal life that abounds in this special place. The Wisconsin DNR has added Van Vliet Hemlocks to the state natural area program. view website >
This 2,189-acre nature preserve includes 15 lakes and ponds with 36,000 feet of undeveloped shoreline. Donated by the Catherine Wolter family, longtime residents of Presque Isle, the wilderness area is an undisturbed gem in the heart of Presque Isle and allows the enjoyment of nature in its pristine state for years to come. It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset for hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, bird-watching and other low impact recreational activities. view website >