Superior Municipal Forest

Description

The Superior Municipal Forest is comprised of 4,400 acres of forest and natural habitat, making it the third largest forest within a city in the nation.  It is the best remaining example of a boreal forest (conifers and hardwood, including white and red pine, balsam, cedar, black spruce, white birch, and aspen) in the state of Wisconsin.

 Activities

• Hiking/mountain biking
• Archery hunting area (with City issued permit)
• Cross-country skiing/skijoring/snowshoeing (no designated snowshoe trails, snowshoeing not permitted on groomed trails)
• Snowmobile/ATV trails (winter months only)
• Wildlife & plants
• Canoeing/kayaking/boating
• Horseback riding is only allowed on Billings Drive and 42nd St.  No riding on trails.

 Click for a map of the existing trails in the Superior Municipal Forest.

Superior Municipal Forest Disc Golf Course

Outdoor Classroom

• 15 six-foot benches (seats 45) 
• Handicap accessible​
  
• Available for reservation by calling 715-395-7270

Camping 

There is one primitive campsite in the municipal forest on Dwight's Point which is accessible by water and may be used on a first come first served basis.  There is a fire ring, benches and tent platforms. Map of Dwight's Point