🥾 Hiking Trails
Location: Traverses Polk County, including Straight Lake State Park.
Features: Scenic glacial landscapes, diverse terrains, and opportunities for wildlife observation.
Pothole Trail – Interstate State Park
Location: St. Croix Falls
Features: Unique glacial potholes, river views, and interpretive signage.
Location: Osceola
Features: Urban trail connecting downtown Osceola to natural areas, including Cascade Falls.
Rock Creek
Location: Off 140th, North of Deer Lake - St. Croix Falls
Features: 40 acres of prairie and woodlands. The trail enters the woods at the south end of the prairie Cool spring ponds and trap rock boulders can be found. Prairie restoration area. In 1998, 50 species of native flowers and grasses were planted to create the 20 acre prairie.
Dry Creek
Location: Off 140th, North of Deer Lake - St. Croix Falls
Features: 10 acres of native prairie were planted in 1999 to provide habitat for butterflies and grassland birds. Trail circles around the wetland restoration area.
Flagstad Farm
Location: Off Hwy 8, south of Deer Lake St. Croix Falls, WI
Features: 70 acre parcel south of Deer Lake includes .3 miles of trails through prairie restoration areas. 100+ prairie species planted for restoration.
🚴 Biking Trails
Length: 47 miles in Polk County
Surface: Crushed limestone
Features: Follows a former railroad corridor, passing through multiple communities.
Location: St. Croix Falls
Features: Singletrack trails suitable for mountain biking, varying in difficulty.
❄️ Snowmobile Trails
Overview: Polk County boasts over 360 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, offering scenic winter vistas through forests and farmlands.
Gandy Dancer State Trail: Open to snowmobiles during winter months.
Cattail State Trail: 18-mile trail from Amery to Almena.
🛷 Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Balsam Branch Ski Trails:
Location: Near Amery
Features: Approximately 9 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing.
DD Kennedy Environmental Area:
Location: Near Amery
Features: Trails suitable for snowshoeing and winter hiking.
