Great hiking trails dot Webster, Wis., region

Gandy Dancer Trail in Webster.

Visitors to the Webster, Wis., area will find some great trails to day hike. Among them:
g Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area trails – A jeep trail parallels County Road D in the forest’s northwest corner. On the 4.8-mile round trip, part of which is alongside a lake, expect to spot blue heron, osprey and even signs of bear.
g Gandy Dancer Trail – A scenic segment of the trail runs for 2 miles north of the village from the Yellow River to Yellow Lake at Lone Pine Road. Most of the trail is shaded.
g Keizer Lake Wildlife Area East-West trail – A jeep trail runs about 1.3 miles one way east-west through the wildlife area. It’s easiest to find from the east terminus, as it’s the only entry along County Road A. Watch the skies for bald eagles and osprey.

Read more about day hiking Burnett County in my Hittin’ the Trail: Day Burnett County, Wisconsin guidebook.

Excellent hiking trails located in Siren area

Gandy Dancer Trail in Siren, Wis.

Visitors to the Siren, Wis., area will find some great trails to day hike. Among them:
g Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area trails – Located northwest of town, a jeep trail heads north into the wildlife area from Olsen Road, just west of Daniel Johnson Road. Turn back after reaching the pond for a 3.75-mile round trip.
g Gandy Dancer Trail segment – This extensive trail runs north-south through the village. Start downtown and head north for a four-mile round trip hike to the airport.
g Ice Age National Scenic Trail – Southeast of town at the end of 60th Street, follow a segment of this state-wide trail over the Clam River past Dinger Lake to McKenzie Creek. The 2.25-mile round trip cuts through mixed hardwood forests and meadows.
g Timberland Hills trails – Southeast of town, Timberland Hills is in the Burnett County Forest off of County Road H. Mainly used as a ski trail in winter, during summer the connecting loops offer several miles of hiking trails.

Read more about family friendly day hiking trails in my Headin' to the Cabin guidebooks.