In the forests surrounding the area of Sayner-Star Lake is a beautiful hiking spot called Trampers Trail. This trail brings you through old-growth forest and along the edge of Star Lake. I had explored this area during my trip with Wisconsin Travel Best Bets and Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce two years ago. You can read that blog post here! At the time, I was only able to hike a portion of it due to bad weather, but the part I did hike was gorgeous! I definitely need to go back and check out more of the trail. I’m guessing it’d be a pretty spot during the fall too!

There are multiple spots to access Trampers Trail. Here’s how I accessed it: As you head north on Hwy N, you’ll see a one-lane dirt road on your left called Hook Rd. Drive about a mile or so down this road and you’ll run right into the parking lot and trailhead.

Head over to Sayner Pub for one of their famous Bloody Mary’s! Or, dine at Aqualand Ale House, a contemporary brewpub in Boulder Junction just 25-minutes northwest. In the opposite direction, 30-minutes south, is Pitlik’s Sand Beach Restaurant – their famous beef sandwich is worth the drive!