Castle Mound Nature Trail TRAILS Black River State Forest Interpretive nature trail Emily Alf This 1.5-mile trail includes a series of interpretive signs explaining Castle Mound’s geology and ecology. This is a grass trail with a few steep hills. Overlook trail The overlook trail branches off the nature trail and heads 0.5 mile to a scenic overlook. This trail climbs up along tower ing sand stone bluffs that are over 30 feet high. Metal stairs lead to the platform of visitors a panor amic view of the surroundan old fire ing watch area. tower The trail providing is and steep climbs that may be slipperyconsidered when difficult wet or with covered stairways in pine needles. Trail next to Castle Mound. Geology of Castle Mound Trail rules • Pets are not allowed on the nature and Castle Mound lies in an area overlook trails. strongly influenced by glaciation. When the glaciers retreated • Motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails. they left a land scape void of • Please help keep the forest clean, carry out plants and trees leaving the area what you carry in. vulnerable to wind, rain and erosion. Over time the weather- • Report any damaged/missing signs or ing and erosion formed the trail hazards to the Castle Mound office at unique sandstone features that 715-284-4103. you see today. dnr.wi.gov (search keyword “state forest”) Castle Mound Nature Trail – Black River State Forest Castle Mound campground facilities & trails Visitors Center Castle Mound Campground ± Facilities & Trails Shelter !_ Toilets Black River Falls !» Dump Station Parking !» A" Lookout Interpretive Trail Head ¤£12 Recreation Trails Nature Trail Elevation Contours Property Boundary !_ Private Property C a s t l e !_ Overlook Trail A" M o u Hike/Bike Trail n d Nature Trail = 1.5 miles Overlook Trail = .5 miles Nature Trail Miles 0 0.05 0.1 E 7th St Castle Mound Trails color 2016.mxd Hike/Bike Trail 51 For Emergency DIAL 911 2 Come back soon! – and be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests 1 3 4 5 1 Governor Knowles State Forest 715-463-2898 5 Peshtigo River State Forest 715-757-3965 6 2 Brule River State Forest 715-372-5678 6 Black River State Forest 715-284-4103 DNR PUB-FR-577 2016 7 WI 3 Flambeau River State Forest 715-332-5271 7 Coulee Experimental State Forest 608-785-9007 WDNR Call Center NORTHERN (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) 1-888-936-7463 STATE 4 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest FORESTS 715-542-3923 dnr.wi.gov (search keyword “state forest”) FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 This publication can be made available in alternative formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call (608) 267-7494 for more information. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240..