“Home of the Swinging Bridge”
The Gilman Village Park is located within the Village
limits and is bordered by the scenic Yellow River. It is available for
family use and can also be scheduled for use by private organizations
(see application and park use policy below).
Contained within the park are:
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Gilman's 100+ year old swinging bridge is located right in Gilman and provides a unique method of crossing of the Yellow River to and from the Gilman Park. It is the only swinging bridge left in the entire state.
Gilman is near the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest that
is known for great camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. The Chequamegon and the
Mondeau Flowages as well as numerous smaller lakes are known for
their great fishing and scenic beauty.
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Chequamegon Waters is created by Miller Dam on the Yellow River
in Taylor County, Wisconsin and is used for recreation and fish and wildlife
protection purposes. Construction was completed in 1967. At normal levels it
has a surface area of 4.7 square miles. It is owned by Taylor County.
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The Ice Age Trail, the longest unbroken stretch of the
National Scenic Ice Age Trail, also passes through some of the most scenic
areas of the Chequamegon National Forest. It offers some of
the best hiking in the state.
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During the winter, residents and guests alike use the Perkinstown
Winter Sports Area for inner tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and
snowmobiling. The Perkinstown Motorized Trail is twenty miles of trail
developed for ATVs and motorcycles as well as mountain bikes, horseback
riding and other non-motorized activities through the scenic Chequamegon
National Forest. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, wooden
bridges, woods and wetlands.
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Taylor County boasts some of the best-groomed trails in the state for those who snowmobile or ATV.
