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Don’t miss your chance to experience a one-of-a-kind Northwoods getaway in Vilas County this fall. Plan a trip to the heart of northern Wisconsin, and you’ll find more than 1,300 lakes for fishing, boating, and paddling, and nearly 100 multi-use recreational trails for hiking, biking, ATVing, and UTVing. Plus, you can take in stunning fall colors along Vilas County’s motorcycle routes and scenic drives. Discover exciting events and explore great places to shop, dine in Vilas County’s twelve friendly communities.

Plan your Vilas County getaway today and experience everything northern Wisconsin has to offer in fall.

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Trails & Lakes

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Lakes & Rivers

World-Class Waters

Vilas County is home to one of the largest collections of freshwater lakes on the planet, so there's plenty to explore, whether you're boating, swimming, fishing, or paddling.

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Aerial view of a winding river cutting between fall color trees

Trails & Rides

Get Ready for Adventure

Visit the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and you'll find nearly 90 multi-use trails for hiking, biking, ATVing & UTVing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. Plus, we're home to hundreds of miles of expertly groomed snowmobile trails in the winter.

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Path through the fall forest of Heart of Vilas Trail Mercer segment in Vilas County, Wisconsin

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Hit the Trails With This Helpful App

Download the free Map It Vilas County trails app today and you’ll have all the information you need to launch and adventure on Vilas County’s trails. You’ll find interactive maps (that work even if you don’t have a signal), trail info, and searchability that lets you find trails by activity, location, amenities, and more.

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Map It app running on an iPhone

Vilas Map It App Reviews

"Great app!! It helped us navigate the trails during our last trip up north."

"Every time somebody tells me they're going to visit Vilas County, I tell them to download this app. It's helped me discover lots of fun new trails and keep track of my favorites!"

"This is my go-to app when I'm hiking in the Northwoods. Love being able to find all kinds of new trails to explore!"

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Travel Tips & Info

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How to see the Northern Lights in the Northwoods

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How to see the Northern Lights in the Northwoods - Learn more
Northern Lights over Lost Lake in St. Germain in Vilas County Wisconsin

One hiking trail to try in each Vilas County community - Learn more

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woman walking her dog on the Shannon Trail in St. Germain in Vilas County Wisconsin in fall

Don’t miss these fall rides in Vilas County - Learn more

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  • Scenic Rides
Fall colors on a scenic highway near Boulder Junction in Vilas County Wisconsin

Enjoy a water ski show in Vilas County - Learn more

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Skiers going over a jump at Conover Chain Skimmers water ski show Vilas County WI

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