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Townline Trail

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Quiet, seldom-used reservoir trail with great birding opportunities, including osprey, heron and cormorant rookeries.


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Map Key

5.4

Miles

8.7

KM

Point to Point

1,237' 377 m

High

1,121' 342 m

Low

235' 72 m

Up

243' 74 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

37%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding

Family Friendly Flat terrain; osprey, heron and cormorant rookeries with viewing points.

No bicycles or unauthorized vehicles.

Need to Know

The road to the trailhead is Plum Lane, accessed from County Road H. Parking is a small, dirt cul-de-sac. The trailhead is roped off to prevent bicycles and unauthorized vehicles, but hikers are allowed access. Area is closed September through December. Avoid visiting during hunting season.

Flora & Fauna

Ospreys, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, red-winged blackbirds, American white pelicans, sandhill cranes, wood ducks, mallards, Canadian geese, northern river otters, American badgers, common garter snakes.

Contacts

Shared By:

Robert Johnson

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#187

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#18,940

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Coming out of the woods to the Townline Reservoir.
Jun 26, 2021 near Mosinee, WI

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May 9, 2021
Robert Johnson
6.3mi — 2h 20m