Nestled in the wooded, glacial hills of Washburn County, Hunt Hill is one of northern Wisconsin’s most beautiful and diverse natural areas. About seven miles of trails explore the nearly 600 acres of majestic forests, meadow, bogs and pristine glacial lakes, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary offers an ideal setting to experience nature.
Trails are free and open to the public during daylight hours.
Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are on a leash and all waste is picked up and packed out.
Horses, bikes, and ATVs are not allowed on the trails.
The Discovery Trail, labeled Barred Owl Trail on trail maps, is a great experience for families. Each month, themed items are hidden along this 1/3 mile trail. Similar to an ‘I Spy’, families are encouraged to hike the trail to see how many of the items they can find!
Currently, trails are not groomed in the winter. Snowshoes are available for guests to use at no cost.
Donations are greatly appreciated to help us maintain the trails and grounds. Donations can be put into the white donation boxes attached to the kiosks in camp.
Trail Reports
Updated April 27, 2023
General Status: Trails are in good condition! Ticks and mosquitoes are out. Tick prevention is highly recommended.
Trail Reroute Project: The Vole Trail is getting updated! We planted new grass on the rerouted sections of Vole Trail during Autumn 2022. Please follow signs and stay off of the new grass until it becomes established. New trail sections are predicted to reopen during Summer of 2023.
Discovery Trail Theme: Butterflies
| Trail Name | Status | Equipment Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Barred Owl | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Bear | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Bog | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Deer | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Frances Andrews | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Old Highway | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Red Oak | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Vole | Mostly dry Sections closed for trail reroute | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Crane | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Kinglet | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
| Porcupine | Mostly dry | Hiking boots recommended Tick prevention recommended |
Trail Guardians
Want to report trail conditions or a location where maintenance is needed? Click the button below to submit a trail report.
Interested in helping to maintain the trails at Hunt Hill? Visit our volunteer page to become a Trail Guardian!