Underdown Trails

21 miles of 44,600-ace Underdown Recreation Area is open to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers in the summer and cross country skiiers in the winter. The horseback riding trail network is made up of 18, 12, 10 and 3.5 mile loops, which are marked and maintained. A campground area is also available. The cross country ski area consists of 3, 7, and 11 mile loops of marked and groomed ski trails. The terrain for mountain biking is beautiful, but can also be rugged and challenging. The trails pass through over 4,600 acres of Lincoln County Forest Land.

Address

Copper Lake Road
Merrill, WI 54452

All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

From Merrill, take Highway K North for 8.5 miles. Turn right (East) onto Highway H, then turn right (East) again onto Copper Lake Road. The Underdown parking area will be on the right-hand side of the road.

Hours of Operation

Open year-round, dawn to dusk, for seasonal recreation.

Natural Attractions
Type of Attraction
Parks, forests and trails

Mountain
Trail Length (miles)

3.5, 10, 12, 18

Difficulty
Medium / Hard

Horseback Riding
Trails

Skiing - Cross Country
Styles
Groomed / Tracked / Flat / Hilly / Open / Wooded / Ski Skating
Free Skiing
Trail Length (miles)

3, 7, 11

Toilets

Hiking/Running/Walking
Trail Length (miles)

18

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