Getting around Phillips, WI means choosing between walking, local roads, county transit and trails. The city centre is about a 13-minute walk from Timber Inn, and Price County Transit Services provides rides to anyone needing transportation. For a wider overview, the Phillips, Wisconsin visitor guide covers other trip-planning basics.
- Phillips city centre: about a 13-minute walk from Timber Inn.
- Price County Transit Services provides public transportation rides.
- Elk Lake (Lionite) Park has a lighted walking trail and a boat landing.
- Phillips School Forest trails are open year-round.
Walking Around the City Centre
You can walk from the inn to Phillips city centre in about 13 minutes, or drive there in about 1 minute. The Lidice Memorial is another local landmark; the Lidice Memorial in Phillips can be part of a downtown visit.
Elk Lake (Lionite) Park is at Highway 13 and has a lighted walking trail and a boat landing. Forward Park is on 1st Street just off Flambeau Avenue (County Road W), Veterans Memorial Park is on Wyoming Street just off Flambeau Avenue, Sokol Park is at Fifield and Ash Streets, and Bostrom Park is on Highway 13.
Phillips School Forest, at N9199 N. Worcester Road, has approximately 3.5 miles of cross-country ski trails and approximately 4 miles of single-track trail. Its trails are open year-round. During winter, do not hike, snowshoe or fat bike on the groomed ski trails; the groomed single-track system should not be hiked without snowshoes.
Driving and Parking Locally
Chain-O-Lakes Campground is about one-half mile east of Highway 13 on County Road H. The Solberg Lake trailhead is on Hicks Landing Road about 1 mile north of Solberg Lake Road, and you can also reach it from the end of Trailer Lane.
Road cycling routes around Phillips use paved town and county roads, but many roads do not have paved shoulders. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 511 Wisconsin service provides current information on incidents, construction, travel times, road conditions, travel speeds and lane closures.
Transit and Other Transport Options
Price County Transit Services provides public transportation rides to anyone needing transportation. The Park Falls/Phillips bus operates within a 5-mile radius of downtown Park Falls and downtown Phillips. Transit services can also take riders to a BART bus stop for travel to other Chequamegon Bay communities.
Price County provides a Monday-through-Friday schedule and a separate Saturday schedule for the Park Falls/Phillips BART bus. It also has an Ashland-to-Prentice BART bus on Tuesdays and Phillips-to-Minocqua service, including a separate Saturday schedule. For travel from Rhinelander Oneida County Airport, the Rhinelander Airport to Phillips guide covers that route.
Before you go, check the official site for current transit schedules. Price County Transit Services gives its contact address as 126 Cherry Street, Phillips, WI 54555, and its phone number as 715-339-3325.
FAQs
Does Phillips have public transportation?
Yes. Price County Transit Services provides rides, including the Park Falls/Phillips bus and connections to BART services. Schedules differ by route and service day.
Can you walk to Phillips attractions?
Phillips has city parks and a lighted walking trail at Elk Lake (Lionite) Park. The Lidice Memorial is also a local landmark.
Are there trails in Phillips?
Yes. Phillips School Forest has cross-country ski and single-track trails, and Elk Lake (Lionite) Park has a walking trail. Winter restrictions apply on groomed forest trails.
What should drivers know about local roads?
Many paved town and county roads used for cycling do not have paved shoulders. 511 Wisconsin provides information on road conditions and incidents.