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Meet up with the Chequamegon Chapter at the North Country Trail parking lot on the west side of County Road D (GPS coordinates 46.30326, -91.09341), approximately 5.2 miles south of Grand View.

Please note that no pets will be allowed on this hike due to the vehicle shuttle.

This 4.3-mile hike is mainly through a federally-designated wilderness area, so there will not be blue blazes to follow. The hike will be relatively flat with gentle, rolling hills, and will begin on a short spur trail that follows beautiful Porcupine Creek. At the junction with the NCT, we will head east, crossing over Porcupine Creek on a relatively new bridge, and hike along the shore of Porcupine Lake. We will pass by a large beaver dam and skirt the shores of West Davis Lake shortly before reaching the parking lot.

Mosquitos, black flies, and ticks are likely to be present. A hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants treated with insect repellent are recommended. Bring plenty of water and snacks; will take a short break at least once an hour. The hiking speed will be moderate (about 2 miles per hour) depending on the terrain, and the hike will be on dirt tread and not accessible for people with mobility impairments. Cell phone coverage will be spotty, and there are no toilets along this segment of the trail so plan accordingly.