Summit Lake: Lake and Parrish Highland Trail
Accommodation in Summit Lake
Summit Lake is the center of the Town of Upham. Its local landscape includes a 279-acre drainage lake, a 50-mile trail, and regional Ice Age landscapes. At the lake, the focus is on water and fish species, while the Parrish Highland Trail passes through moraines, upland hardwood forests, and cedar swamps, and along small rivers and lakes. Summit Lake therefore offers a choice between water-focused activities and an ATV/UTV-oriented stay. When planning your visit, it is helpful to keep these areas of focus distinct: they lead to different locations to consider when choosing a vacation rental.
Summit Lake and its boat launch
Summit Lake covers 279 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 29 feet. It is classified as a drainage lake. Fish species listed for Summit Lake include largemouth bass, panfish, musky, northern pike, and walleye. The species information may change with fisheries management.
Summit Lake Access is on Summit Lake Road in Summit Lake; there is a public boat launch there. This gives the lake a specific point of reference for boaters, in addition to its size and fish species.
ATV and UTV trails through varied landscapes
The Parrish Highland ATV/UTV Trailhead on T is on County Road T in Summit Lake, Wisconsin. The Parrish Highland Trail trailhead provides access to the 50-mile trail. It passes through glacial moraines, upland hardwood forests, and cedar swamps, and along small rivers and lakes. The trail combines woodland, wetlands, and water with its length; this combination gives the route its own character and distinguishes it from the lake-focused experience.
The Hwy T Trailhead in Summit Lake has an ATV wash station, restrooms, and an ATV ramp. These specific facilities at a named trailhead can help with planning your day. If ATV or UTV riding is the focus of your trip, you can consider this starting point, along with the Parrish Highland Trail, when deciding where to stay.
Another landscape to explore in Langlade County
In the broader travel area of Langlade County, the 12.8-mile Highland Lakes section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes through the Bogus Swamp State Natural Area and by numerous kettle lakes. This section adds another landscape perspective to the local lake and trail themes: the protected area and kettle lakes shape its regional setting. The 12.8 miles refers to the Highland Lakes section in Langlade County.
When searching for a vacation rental, it helps to keep these different scales in mind: Summit Lake offers specific points of reference at the lake and local trailheads, while the Highland Lakes section is part of the broader Langlade County travel area.
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