Tamarack Loop Trail
editTamarack Loop Trail (43°36'07.9"N 88°10'53.8"W) is a 2-mile (3.21 km) nature trail located in the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Tamarack Loop Trail encompasses Mauthe Lake. The trail is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The trail can be accessed near the Forest Headquarters off County G or from the Mauthe Lake recreation area off County GGG[1].
| Tamarack Loop Trail | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kettle Moraine State Forest -Northern Unit |
| Coordinates | 43°36'07.9"N 88°10'53.8"W |
| Area | 2-mile long nature trail |
| Created | 1937 |
| Operated by | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
History
editThe Kettle Moraine is an area of varied topography and natural history.
- Geological History: See Geological History[2] for more information.
- Natural History: See State Forest History[2] for more information.
- Listen to an Audio Tour[3] of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
Trail Information and Restrictions
editTamarack Loop trail is open all year around.
- Information: a 2 mile (3.21 km) self-guided nature trail around Mauthe lake[4]. Easy access to many other Wisconsin Kettle Moraine - Northern Unit state trails[5]as well.
- Restrictions: The Tamarack Loop Trail is closed to non-walkers.[1]
Commonly Spotted Wildlife, Plant, Bird, Tree and Fish Species
editThere is an abundance of wildlife, plant, and tree species that live throughout the Tamarack Loop Trail area.
- Wildlife: Whitetail Deer, Grey Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, Chipmunk, Mice, Eastern Wild Turkey, Grey Fox, Red Fox, Coyote, Opossum, Stripped Skunk, Raccoon, Muskrat, Weasel, Whitetail Rabbit, and Bats.
- Birds: Mallard, Wood Duck, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, Red-Tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Sandhill Crane, Whooping Crane, Mourning Dove, Red-headed Woodpecker, American Robin, Great-horned Owl, Swallow, Common Raven, Chickadee, Wren, Sparrow, Warbler, and Kinglet.
- Trees: Tamarack, American Elm, Sugar Maple, Silver Maple, Boxelder, Green Ash, White Ash, Paper Birch, White Spruce, Red Pine, White Pine, Northern Red Oak, White Oak, Bur Oak, and American Basswood.
- Plants: Coneflower, Cattails, Chicory, Smartweed, Thistle, Water-lily, Soft Rush, Queens Anne's Lace, Milkweed, Goldenrod and Ragweed.
- Fish: Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. [4]
Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Forest Headquarters
editThe Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Forest Headquarters is one of several access points to the Tamarack Loop Trail. Directions[6] to Forest Headquarters.
Mauthe Lake Recreation Area
editMauthe Lake Recreation Area is another access point to the Tamarack Loop Trail.
Recreation
edit- Hiking / Snowshoeing[1]
- Fishing / Boating[4]
- Camping: Mauthe Lake Campground[7]
- Public Swimming Beach[7]
- Picnic Areas [7]
- Children's Playground[7]
- Concession Stand[6]
- Equipment Rental: Parkview General Store[6]. Fishing gear also available at the Ice Age Visitor Center[8]
External links
editNorthern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource
Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit
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- ^ a b c "Kettle Moraine North trails - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-22.
- ^ a b "Northern Kettle Moraine Geological History - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "Northern Kettle Moraine Audio Tour - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ a b c "Mauthe Lake". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-22.
- ^ "State Trails - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ a b c "Kettle Moraine North - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
- ^ a b c d "Kettle Moraine North Mauthe Lake, WI". wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
- ^ "Equipment for loan - Fishing - Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-23.