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= Tamarack Loop Trail = Tamarack Loop Trail (43°36'07.9"N 88°10'53.8"W) is a 2-mile (3.21 km) nature trail located in the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Tamarack Loop Trail encompasses Mauthe Lake. The trail is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The trail can be accessed near the Forest Headquarters off County G or from the Mauthe Lake recreation area off County  GGG.

History
The Kettle Moraine is an area of varied topography and natural history.
 * Geological History: See Geological History for more information.
 * Natural History: See State Forest History for more information.
 * Listen to an Audio Tour of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit

Trail Information and Restrictions
Tamarack Loop trail is open all year around.
 * Information: a 2 mile (3.21 km) self-guided nature trail around Mauthe lake . Easy access to many other Wisconsin Kettle Moraine - Northern Unit state trails as well.


 * Restrictions: The Tamarack Loop Trail is closed to non-walkers.

Commonly Spotted Wildlife, Plant, Bird, Tree and Fish Species
There is an abundance of wildlife, plant, and tree species that live throughout the Tamarack Loop Trail area.
 * Wildlife: Whitetail Deer, Grey Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, Chipmunk, Mice, Eastern Wild Turkey, Grey Fox, Red Fox, Coyote, Opossum, Stripped Skunk, Raccoon, Muskrat, Weasel, Whitetail Rabbit, and Bats.
 * Birds: Mallard, Wood Duck, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, Red-Tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Sandhill Crane, Whooping Crane, Mourning Dove, Red-headed Woodpecker, American Robin, Great-horned Owl, Swallow, Common Raven, Chickadee, Wren, Sparrow, Warbler, and Kinglet.
 * Trees: Tamarack, American Elm, Sugar Maple, Silver Maple, Boxelder, Green Ash, White Ash, Paper Birch, White Spruce, Red Pine, White Pine, Northern Red Oak, White Oak, Bur Oak, and American Basswood.
 * Plants: Coneflower, Cattails, Chicory, Smartweed, Thistle, Water-lily, Soft Rush, Queens Anne's Lace, Milkweed, Goldenrod and Ragweed.
 * Fish: Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Forest Headquarters
The Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Forest Headquarters is one of several access points to the Tamarack Loop Trail. Directions to Forest Headquarters.

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area
Mauthe Lake Recreation Area is another access point to the Tamarack Loop Trail.

Recreation

 * Hiking / Snowshoeing
 * Fishing / Boating
 * Camping: Mauthe Lake Campground
 * Public Swimming Beach
 * Picnic Areas
 * Children's Playground
 * Concession Stand
 * Equipment Rental: Parkview General Store . Fishing gear also available at the Ice Age Visitor Center