Eagle River

Eagle River is the original vacation and retirement destination in Northern Wisconsin. It has the conveniences of big grocery stores and a hospital, but it feels like an old town pulled off the cover of a postcard. Main street hasn't changed a ton (appearance wise anyway) over the years and still consists of small specialty stores instead of store of the big box variety. The Eagle River/Three Lakes Chain of Lakes is the world's largest freshwater lake chain with 28 lakes connected together. This was one of features that first drew vacationers to the area. It has a year round population of 1,419 and is a compact 3.20 square miles. With it's interconnected network of lakes and rivers, Eagle River made an ideal place to settle back in the old days and was the home of the first permanent Indian settlement in the Northwoods. The town was named in 1853 for the abundance of eagles on the river. Eagle River has been known as the "snowmobile capital of the world" where for 50 years the World Champion Snow Derby has been held. Eagle River has a really informative website where you can find more information about this wonderful Wisconsin town.

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Grocery Stores:	Location:
Trigs	East Side
Pick n' Save	North Side
Country Store of Eagle River	Downtown

Closest Hospital:
Ascension Eagle River - North side of town.

Nearby Bike Trails:
Anvil Lake Trail - A twelve mile biking/walking/skiing/snowshoeing route with varying terrain and difficulties. Bathrooms are available and a fee is required as it is part of the State Park System. Eagle River - Land O'Lakes Bike Route - A 22 mile route the connects Eagle River to Land O'Lakes. The route is on the road so you should be sure to watch for vehicles. The roads are back roads and wind through pretty Northwoods forests. Nicolet North Trails - The Nicolet North Trails are also part of the National Forest. There is a fee required. The trail system is fast and kept groomed for cross country skiing. This trail system connects to the Anvil Lake Trail. Three Eagle Trail - A crushed limestone trail that connects Eagle River to Three Lakes. Great for walking, biking, cross country skiing and more. The trail meanders through various terrains and through the forests of Vilas County. A very nice trail.

Nearby Bike Trails:

Anvil Lake Trail - A twelve mile biking/walking/skiing/snowshoeing route with varying terrain and difficulties. Bathrooms are available and a fee is required as it is part of the State Park System.

Eagle River - Land O'Lakes Bike Route - A 22 mile route the connects Eagle River to Land O'Lakes. The route is on the road so you should be sure to watch for vehicles. The roads are back roads and wind through pretty Northwoods forests.

Nicolet North Trails - The Nicolet North Trails are also part of the National Forest. There is a fee required. The trail system is fast and kept groomed for cross country skiing. This trail system connects to the Anvil Lake Trail.

Three Eagle Trail - A crushed limestone trail that connects Eagle River to Three Lakes. Great for walking, biking, cross country skiing and more. The trail meanders through various terrains and through the forests of Vilas County. A very nice trail.

Nearby Hiking/Cross Country Skiing Trails:
Anvil Lake Trail - See Above. The Anvil Lake Trails are multi-purpose trails. Three Eagle Trails - Also a multi-purpose trail system. Nicolet North Trails - Another multi-purpose trail system. See above for details Blackjack Springs Wilderness Trail - This trail runs through the 5800 acre Blackjack Wilderness area and allows exploration of the four large springs that form the Headwaters of Blackjack Creek. It is located 7 miles northeast of town. Franklin Lake Trail - A one mile trail along the "Avenue of Giants" between Butternut and Franklin Lakes. Some trees along this route are up to 400 years old. A parking sticker is required here. Hidden Lakes Trail - A 13 mile walking and snowshoeing trail that goes around Butternut Lake and has a camping area for overnight hikes. The trail goes past many small lakes offering an opportunity to connect with the tranquil nature of the northwoods. Mud Minnow Lake Trail - A 2.8 mile segment of the Vilas County Forest Trail System that winds through the deep woods of Vilas County. Not very accessible in the winter. Snipe Lake and Ewald Lake Trails - An extensive 16.4 mile trail system with a variety of terrain. In the winter, many parts of the trail are inaccessible because roads aren't plowed and some parts of the trail are used as snowmobile trails. Tara Lila Trails - Up to ten miles of trails on private land west of Clearwater Lake. These natural surface trails traverse uneven ground through a variety of ecosystems.

Nearby Hiking/Cross Country Skiing Trails:

Anvil Lake Trail - See Above. The Anvil Lake Trails are multi-purpose trails.

Three Eagle Trails - Also a multi-purpose trail system.

Nicolet North Trails - Another multi-purpose trail system. See above for details

Blackjack Springs Wilderness Trail - This trail runs through the 5800 acre Blackjack Wilderness area and allows exploration of the four large springs that form the Headwaters of Blackjack Creek. It is located 7 miles northeast of town.

Franklin Lake Trail - A one mile trail along the "Avenue of Giants" between Butternut and Franklin Lakes. Some trees along this route are up to 400 years old. A parking sticker is required here.

Hidden Lakes Trail - A 13 mile walking and snowshoeing trail that goes around Butternut Lake and has a camping area for overnight hikes. The trail goes past many small lakes offering an opportunity to connect with the tranquil nature of the northwoods.

Mud Minnow Lake Trail - A 2.8 mile segment of the Vilas County Forest Trail System that winds through the deep woods of Vilas County. Not very accessible in the winter.

Snipe Lake and Ewald Lake Trails - An extensive 16.4 mile trail system with a variety of terrain. In the winter, many parts of the trail are inaccessible because roads aren't plowed and some parts of the trail are used as snowmobile trails.

Tara Lila Trails - Up to ten miles of trails on private land west of Clearwater Lake. These natural surface trails traverse uneven ground through a variety of ecosystems.

Nearby Paddling Routes:
WI River Centennial Trail Trip Two - A 23 mile paddle that takes about 9 hours from beginning to end of this segment. It goes from the River Road landing to the beginning of the Rainbow Flowage. There are some portages by the dams

Nearby ATV Trails:
Landover ATV Club Trails - A vast network of ATV trails that connect Eagle River to Upper Michigan. There are a variety of riding options ranging from paved roads to trails through the national forests. By far the largest ATV trail network in Vilas County.

Nearby Snowmobile Trails:
Sno-Eagles Trails - Over 100 miles of groomed trails that connect to everywhere you could think of going on a sled in Northern WI or Michigan. Trails are kept in great condition and are a major calling card of the area.

Three Lakes - A twelve minute drive from downtown Eagle River will take you to downtown Three Lakes. Three Lakes is a great little town. It was voted best town in America in a Disney vote a few years back. The town has a mom and pop feel and is quite cozy. There are a few places in town to grab a bite to eat, a great little bakery and my favorite, an ice cream shop. You won't feel anything other than welcomed by the great people of this little town. For the wine lovers out there, don't miss the chance to check out the Three Lakes Winery.

Saint Germain - A fifteen minute drive from Eagle River will bring you to St. Germain. St. Germain is another smaller northwoods town. It has quite a few places to eat in town, a grocery store, some rental places and a few hotels. There are also activities happening around the town all year round.

Clearwater Lake - Clearwater Lake is the home of Gold Bar Realty, Aroma's restaurant, and to some really nice people. It's basically a map dot on HWY 45 but is located just five miles from both Eagle River and Three Lakes so it is has location working in its favor.

Sugar Camp - Sugar Camp is thirteen miles south of Eagle River on HWY 17. There are a few bar and grill places in town as well as the White Stag, which has some really good food.

Conover - Fourteen miles north of Eagle River on HWY 45 lies Conover. Conover is another map dot town, but it has gas and bait and can come in handy if you live north of Eagle River and need something small. It saves some drive time.

Times are approximate. I just took the time from the center of town.

Place:	Mins:	Place:	Mins:
House of Dogs	1	Butch's Pizza	1
Alexander's Pizza	1	Soda Pops	1
Jen's Dinky Diner	1	Blend Coffee	1
Dairy Queen	1	Friendship House Family Restaurant	1
Timmy's Holiday Corner	1	McDonald's	2
Pizza Hut	2	Subway	2
Riverstone Restaurant	2	White Spruce Inn	2
Steggy's	2	Lucy's Lunchbox	3
Pine Gable Supper Club	4	Leif's Cafe	4
Gordo's	4	Bortolotti's Cin Cin	4
Agave Azul	4	28 Lakes Alehouse	5
Chef Rene's	5	Club Denoyer	5
Sweetwater Spirits & Resorts	5	Buckshots Saloon and Eatery	6
Lumpy's	6	Bucktail Inn	6
Honey Bear	6	Braywood	6
Twelve Pines	6	Blue Heron Restaurant	7
The Finish Line Bar & Grill	7	Chanticleer Inn	7
Catch 22	7	The Nutty Squirrel	7
Aroma's	8	Eagle Waters Resort	11

Homes for Sale:

Yellow Birch Lake

$5,625,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4.5

Sq Ft: 14,836

Eagle River

EAGLE RIVER CHAIN COMPOUND/ESTATE. Nestled on 5.93 acres of manicured grounds w/422 ft of water frontage on Yellow Birch Lake. This exceptional property offers a rare blend of elegance & comfort. The estate includes 3 homes, wet boathouse w/ living quarters (83…

Lake Name	Access	Acres	Type	Distance	Avg Depth	Clarity	Chain
Cranberry Lake	Public	924	Drainage	10 min	9 ft	4.5 ft	Eagle River
Lower Buckatabon Lake	Public	378	Drainage	21 min	8 ft	11.0 ft	--
Imogene Lake	Public	61	Seepage	25 min	20 ft	9.5 ft	--
Arbutus Lake	Public	58	Seepage	13 min	10 ft	8.0 ft	--
Sevenmile Lake	Public	518	Drainage	21 min	19 ft	8.5 ft	--
Spectacle Lake	Public	166	Seepage	30 min	12 ft	12.0 ft	--
Franklin Lake (F)	Public	839	Drainage	28 min	19 ft	20.0 ft	--
Pine Island Lake	Private	71	Seepage	14 min	10 ft	6.0 ft	--
Camp Twelve Lake	Semi-Private	74	Seepage	12 min	7 ft	8.1 ft	--
Tambling Lake	Public	172	Spring	8 min	7 ft	10.5 ft	--
Meta Lake	Public	175	Seepage	9 min	13 ft	13.5 ft	--
Catfish Lake	Public	978	Drainage	8 min	12 ft	4.2 ft	Eagle River
Eagle Lake	Public	572	Drainage	7 min	16 ft	6.0 ft	Eagle River
Lynx Lake (ER)	Public	31	Drainage	5 min	8 ft	5.0 ft	Eagle River
Yellow Birch Lake	Public	192	Drainage	5 min	11 ft	5.1 ft	Eagle River
Long Lake	Public	620	Drainage	13 min	13 ft	5.5 ft	Three Lakes
Sunset Lake	Semi-Private	207	Seepage	13 min	15 ft	17.5 ft	--
Boot Lake	Public	284	Drainage	15 min	9 ft	4.0 ft	--
Scattering Rice Lake	Public	263	Drainage	10 min	8 ft	4.3 ft	Eagle River
Spirit Lake (ER)	Semi-Private	80	Seepage	10 min	7 ft	12.3 ft	--
Duck Lake	Public	106	Drainage	4 min	7 ft	5.0 ft	Eagle River
Anvil Lake	Public	377	Seepage	16 min	19 ft	10.0 ft	--
Aldridge Lake	Semi-Private	142	Drainage	12 min	6 ft	4.0 ft	--
South Twin Lake	Public	642	Drainage	18 min	20 ft	16.5 ft	--
Eagle River	Public	5	None	4 min	5 ft	None ft	Eagle River
Sugar Camp Lake	Public	519	Seepage	17 min	15 ft	13.0 ft	--
Kathan Lake	Public	214	Drainage	12 min	6 ft	1.8 ft	--
Voyageur Lake	Public	134	Drainage	6 min	7 ft	3.6 ft	Eagle River
Nelson Lake	Public	104	Seepage	14 min	20 ft	21.0 ft	--
Long Lake (P)	Public	872	Drainage	27 min	30 ft	12.0 ft	--
Bass Lake	Semi-Private	266	Spring	10 min	7 ft	11.5 ft	--
Columbus Lake	Public	677	Drainage	22 min	15 ft	3.5 ft	--
Manuel Lake	Public	77	Seepage	26 min	5 ft	7.5 ft	--
Muskellunge Lake (C)	Public	272	Drainage	14 min	9 ft	5.5 ft	--
North Twin Lake	Public	2871	Drainage	22 min	28 ft	16.5 ft	--
Teepee Lake	Public	62	Drainage	11 min	10 ft	7.1 ft	--
Pioneer Lake	Public	429	Drainage	16 min	12 ft	10.0 ft	--
Torch Lake	Public	39	Seepage	12 min	7 ft	7.0 ft	--
Big Sand Lake	Public	1427	Drainage	33 min	16 ft	10.5 ft	--
Carpenter Lake	Public	339	Seepage	11 min	10 ft	9.0 ft	--
Dewey Lake	Public	48	Seepage	27 min	6 ft	8.0 ft	--
Upper Buckatabon Lake	Public	493	Drainage	20 min	20 ft	12.0 ft	--
Finger Lake	Public	87	Seepage	11 min	14 ft	10.5 ft	--
Lake of the Hills	Public	61	Drainage	6 min	5 ft	5.5 ft	--
Watersmeet Lake	Public	77	Drainage	7 min	5 ft	3.0 ft	Eagle River
Indian Lake	Public	397	Spring	17 min	11 ft	15.0 ft	--
Deerskin Lake	Public	301	Spring	15 min	6 ft	8.0 ft	--
Snipe Lake	Public	216	Seepage	13 min	10 ft	13.5 ft	--
Otter Lake	Public	174	Drainage	9 min	12 ft	7.0 ft	Eagle River
Silver Lake	Public	57	Seepage	4 min	8 ft	9.0 ft	--
Butternut Lake	Public	1246	Spring	33 min	25 ft	18.0 ft	--
Stormy Lake	Public	523	Seepage	18 min	33 ft	24.0 ft	--
Dollar Lake	Public	107	Seepage	7 min	7 ft	8.5 ft	--
Hunter Lake	Public	175	Seepage	22 min	17 ft	12.5 ft	--
Harmony Lake	Public	77	Seepage	15 min	6 ft	8.0 ft	--
Little Tamarack Flowage	Public	236	Drainage	27 min	7 ft	7.0 ft	--
Marshall Lake	Public	90	Drainage	27 min	8 ft	9.5 ft	--
Lower Ninemile Lake	Public	849	Drainage	18 min	6 ft	6.5 ft	--
Pickerel Lake	Public	293	Drainage	17 min	12 ft	9.0 ft	--
Range Line Lake	Public	60	Seepage	11 min	6 ft	4.0 ft	--
Kentuck Lake	Public	1001	Drainage	26 min	13 ft	9.1 ft	--
Clearwater Lake	Private	358	Spring	6 min	22 ft	16.5 ft	--

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