Squirrel Hill Overlook

Squirrel Hill has been the center piece of Minocqua Winter Park since the very beginning. A remnant from the glaciers, it’s high vantage point served as the perfect spot for the construction of a fire lookout tower over 50 years ago. This historic tower still stands to this day!

The Squirrel Hill Overlook was constructed in 2020 and is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy the endless view over the great Northwoods. Bring binoculars and see if you can spot waterfowl on the Squirrel River. Watch for soaring eagles, ospreys, and turkey vultures.

Accessibility

In the summer months to hikers and bikers via a 1/2 mile paved road which starts at the outer parking lot.

In the winter months, snowshoers can access the overlook via the 1.4 mile Mountain Goat snowshoe trail. Cross country skiers can access the overlook via the Squirrel’s Tail or Fire Tower expert level trails or ski up the groomed face of the old alpine runs. What comes up must go down, skiers need to be prepared for steep downhill descents after visiting the overlook.