Lincoln County was made for bicycling. You’ll find the perfect mix of rolling hills and picturesque farmland, as well as some of the wildest woodlands you’ll find anywhere. With 101,000 acres of wild Lincoln County forest land and many miles of quiet country roads, you’ll find no shortage of bicycling opportunities to enjoy.
Throughout this site:
(M) means trail suitable for mountain bicycling
(T) means trail suitable for tour bicycling
You’ll find a wide variety of lodging options in Lincoln County. There are a number of motels, resorts and campgrounds to choose from. And you’ll find lots of dining choices in Tomahawk and Merrill as well as many of the smaller towns in the county. Be sure to visit some of the interesting specialty shops and galleries throughout Lincoln County. You’ll find the people and communities of Lincoln County to be warm and welcoming.
Attractions
Tomahawk Area Historical Center
Learn about local history in a log cabin and old schoolhouse. Located at 18 East Washington Avenue in Tomahawk.
New Wood Wildlife Area
This is an excellent location for bird watching. From Merrill, go north on Highway 107 for 11 miles, west on County E for 5 1/2 miles, south 2 miles on County E, and then 1 1/2 miles west on Conservation Avenue.
Treehaven Environmental Learning Center
This 1,400 acre nature center is operated by University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Located 7 miles east of Tomahawk on County Highway A, then south on Pickerel Creek Road.
Merrill Historical Museum
The museum is housed in the former home of a prominent local lumber baron. Located at 804 East Third Street in Merrill.
Prairie River Trails Park
This new park is located along the banks of the spectacular Prairie River. The Prairie River is famous for its clean waters and giant brook trout. The 99 acre park also includes a 2 1/2 mile bicycling trail.
Heritage Traveler Tour and Center Avenue Historic District
Request the “Historic Merrill Tour Guide” to take the heritage traveler tour throughout the city of Merrill or enjoy the “Center Avenue Historic District Tour Guide” that includes descriptions of 18 historic homes. To request copies, call toll free 1-877-907-2757.
