Headwaters Wilderness, Wilderness area in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States.
The Headwaters Wilderness encompasses 22,033 acres of forested swampland, bogs, and pine forests within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin.
Established in 1984, this wilderness area forms part of the Nicolet National Forest and contains some of the oldest eastern white pine stands in Wisconsin.
The Pine River and its tributaries within the wilderness area hold ecological importance for local communities and support diverse wildlife populations.
Visitors can access primitive hiking trails throughout the wilderness, with opportunities for hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation in designated areas.
The wilderness contains the headwaters of the Pine River, a protected wild river that flows eastward toward Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Location: Forest County
GPS coordinates: 45.81410,-88.95070
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:42
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