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Rock River Trail

Winding through forest along the course of its namesake waterway, this roughly 4.5-kilometer trail is said to offer a contemplative walk marked by the steady presence of moving water. The path, which forms part of the broader lwn network, threads through what hikers report to be varied woodland environments where the river's voice provides a constant backdrop. Those drawn to quieter outings often find the route rewarding for its relative seclusion and the measured pace it invites.

Length
2.8 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,024 ftMin 1,650 ftNet gain 205 ft
2,024 ft1,650 ft0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.8 mi
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
5.9 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
4.3 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
4.3 mi away
Shelter
O'Neil Flow lean-to
3.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (9)
Lakes & ponds (25)
Trails (20)
Lean-tos (50)
  • Lower Sargents Pond Lean-To12.2 mi
  • Catlin Bay #212.1 mi
  • Rodney Point #114.8 mi
  • O'Neil Flow lean-to3.8 mi
  • Stephens Pond Lean-To5.0 mi
  • Tirrell Pond lean-to4.9 mi
  • Catlin Bay #112.2 mi
  • Hidden Cove12.4 mi
Primitive campsites (242)
  • Rock Lake Site0.3 mi
  • Rock Lake Site0.4 mi
  • Rock Lake0.7 mi
  • Primitive campsite 158640.8 mi
  • Rock Lake Site0.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.2 mi
  • Floatplane Tentsite3.2 mi
  • Floatplane Tentsite3.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

95 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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