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Jones Springs Area Trail
You are bound to see wildlife on this trail. Jones Springs is a 2,000 acre area managed for non-motorized use and offers several loops of hiking and groomed cross-country ski trails (for classic style skiing). The area features three lakes. Fanny Lake has five walk-in campsites on the shore. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and box latrine. These sites are located about a mile from the trail. On an overlook between Upper and Lower Jones Lakes, you'll find an Adirondack-style shelter for a quick rest while skiing or a place to picnic when hiking. The trail traverses a variety of landscapes and forest types which also means a variety of wildlife. Look for the wood duck boxes which have been placed here to increase the wood duck population. Jones Springs Area is also managed as a wildlife area for hunting.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Townsend |
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| Information Center: | Lakewood - Laona District |
General Information
Directions:From Townsend, take County Highway T southwest for 5 miles to Fanny Lake Road (FR 2938). Turn right and follow Fanny Lake Road west to parking area. Space is available for approximately 6 vehicles.
Activities
Day Hiking
The area features roughly 11 miles of trails for hiking and skiing during the winter months.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
There are 11 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails at Jones Springs. These trails are groomed for classic skiing with weekly updates posted to the cross-country ski trail report.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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