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Yankee Springs
Recreation Area Trail Re-route
Here is a map or aerial image (your
choice!) showing the track of the proposed re-routing of the North Country
National Scenic Trail in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area between
Norris Road and Gun Lake Road at Hall Lake. The re-route has been approved
by the DNR, and work is beginning this spring.
By playing with the drop-down menus in the upper right corner of the map image
you can
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tone down the background layer
to better visualize details on the ground, and
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select whether the background
layer is a Google road map, terrain map, a satellite image, or a USGS topo
map. Scroll the image to the right if necessary to activate the
background layer selection menu
You can also zoom in or out or drag
the image to change the center point.
March 9, 2009 update: Note: this map display is a work in
progress. We figured out today how to display waypoints along the track
indicating the various trail and road
intersections, the Little Mac bridge and boardwalk, and interpretive points of
interest. The list of waypoints along the right hand margin still
needs work to enhance lucidity.... Right now the list shows the
codes saved in the Webmaster's GPS unit. There is a better way to compose
the content of this list, and we'll keep working on it. Among other
things.... When we get stuff tweaked more or less to what we want to see,
we'll figure out a quick 'n easy way you can print a paper copy to take with you on the trail.
March 14, 2009 update:
We've added the track of the original horse trail (in red) so you can compare
the old route with the new re-route (in green). The old trail might still be used
by long distance hikers wanting to access the Deep Lake Campground
located east
of Hall Lake. You can
download a PDF version of this map on a topo background to print out and take with you on the Trail. For full screen
map:
Click here for a full screen version of this map. Click on a yellow
diamond for information about the related waypoint. To locate a
waypoint on the map from the list on the right, click on the yellow diamond in
the list. To return to this page, click on your browser's "go back"
button.
Hunting area:
Note that this Trail section is in a State
Recreation Area, in parts of which hunting is allowed:
Exercise courtesy, common sense and caution when hiking in hunting areas
during hunting season.
We recommend avoiding hunting areas altogether during firearm deer
season November 15-30.
During hunting season, wear blaze orange garments and/or head
covering that are clearly visible 360° around you.
Keep pets on a leash.
Stay on the trail.
See the Department of Natural Resources & Environment (DNRE) Web
site re:
dates of hunting seasons.
See also the
DNRE map showing where hunting is permitted in Yankee Springs, which
includes the area through which this Trail section passes.
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