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Brule River State Forest
Nearby Parks:
Wisconsin State Fish Hatchery
Lucius Woods State Park
Brule River State Forest Annex
Douglas County State Wildlife Area
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| State Park Overview: |
 | The Brule River State Forest was initiated in 1907. Mr. Frederick Weyerhauser deeded 4,320 acres to the state of Wisconsin for forestry purposes. The boundaries of the forest now includes about 50,000 acres, of which about 41,000 acres are under state ownership.
The Bois Brule is one of the best known rivers east of the Mississippi. For over a hundred years, it has been known as a an exceptional trout stream. The Brule River contains resident brook, brown and rainbow trout. Lake brown and rainbow (steelhead) trout along with coho and chinook salmon migrate up the Brule annually from Lake Superior.
The river itself has two distinct personalities. The upper river (the southern portion) flows through miles of coniferous bog and is fed by numerous springs. When the river crosses the Copper Range, it begins a fall of 328 feet in the eighteen miles to Lake Superior. Here, flashing cascades tumble over rocks and ledges; between steep river bluffs forested with aspen and balsam fir.
This state forest is used by more diverse species of birds and mammals than any other northern Wisconsin acreage of similar size. The forest has many distinct landscapes that allow for the wide range of species such as deer, ruffed grouse, geese, bald eagles, osprey and songbirds. A majority of the public lands within the forest boundaries are open to hunting and trapping in season. |
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Cross Country Skiing
Very nice system of cross country ski trails, classic and skate. Grooming is done regularly and skillfully.
(name not given)
21-Dec-2008
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Nice XC Ski Place
Nice skate and classic trails, none very difficult. We almost always find it well groomed. There is a nice warming cabin.
(name not given)
22-Dec-2008
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| WDNR - Brule River State Forest Conditions - Conditions in Brule River State Forest, Douglas County, Wisconsin ... laws are a high priority on the Brule River State Forest. Camping Brule River State Forest campgrounds are first-come ... | | Brule River State Forest - Wisconsin State Forest Master Planning - Wisconsin State Forest- The master planning process for the Brule River State Forest use. Planning process is from 1997 through ... Brule River State Forest The Brule River Master Plan and EIS ... | | Brule River State Forest Erosion Control - Brule River State Forest Erosion Control Douglas County Highway FF intersects a natural drainage to the Brule River. The highway drainage ditch collected and diverted snowmelt and rainwater into ... | | Brule River State Forest Master Plan Hearings In September - Brule River State Forest Master Plan Hearings In September Two public hearings will be held on the final draft of the Brule River State Forest Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. The ... | | After Hours Ski Trail-Brule River State Forest - ... Maps Tips Training/Fitness Repair/Maintenance Skills/Techniques After Hours Ski Trail-Brule River State Forest State: Wisconsin County: Douglas Setting: Wooded Length: 8.0 miles Surface: Natural ... | | Wisconsin Off-Road Trails - ... NORTH WESTERN WISCONSIN 01. Black River State Forest 04. Brule River State Forest 05. Buffalo River State Trail 30. Chequamegon ... Recreation Area 04. Brule River State Forest 05. Buffalo River ... | | Area Campgrounds | | |
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Brule River State Forest6250 S. Ranger RoadP.O. Box 125Brule, WI 54820-0125715-372-8539 |
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