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Wisconsin · Couples · Two nights

Hayward Lakes

Lake cabins, supper clubs and Northwoods legends.

Hayward is classic Northwoods country, with hundreds of lakes and the vast Chippewa Flowage. Rent a lakeside cabin, fish or paddle the flowage, climb into the jaws of the giant muskie at the Fishing Hall of Fame, ride the Birkie trails and finish with a relish tray and an old-fashioned at a supper club.

Lake cabinsSupper clubsNorthwoods
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The giant walk-through muskie at the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward
The giant muskie, Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KHYR
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~937 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~6 hr 29 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land at Hayward.

KHYR, Sawyer County Airport, is a non-towered field with a 5,000-foot runway, about 5 minutes from downtown.

The FBO

Hayward Aviation

Sawyer County Airport, Hayward, WI

715-634-4624

Confirm FBO hours, fees and ground transportation. No live fuel price is shown.

Northwoods weather: summer thunderstorms, morning fog over the lakes, and long, snowy winters with icing. About 940 nm from Myrtle Beach: a long cross-country day with two fuel stops. Plan four or more nights, or break the trip with an overnight on the way.

02 / Where to stay

Lakeside cabins.

Rates and availability need travel dates. Summer weeks and the Lumberjack Championships book early.

03 / Where to eat

Supper clubs and a brewpub.

Reserve weekend dinners.

04 / Things to do

Lakes, legends and trails.

Mix lake time with Hayward’s quirky classics.

01

Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame

Climb into a four-story muskie.

Museum
02

Chippewa Flowage

A huge wild lake with islands for paddling and fishing.

Hayward Lakes
03

Birkie Trail

Hiking and biking in summer, skiing in winter.

Birkie
04

Main Street Hayward

Shops and the old lumber town.

Chamber
05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse Hayward events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample long weekend: a lake cabin, the Flowage and a supper club. This is a long flight; plan four or more nights. No bookings or availability confirmed.

DAY 1

Arrive

  1. Arrival

    Land at KHYR, subject to weather, your fuel stop and your actual flight plan.

  2. Afternoon

    Check in at the cabin.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at The Ranch.

DAY 2

Explore

  1. Morning

    Paddle or fish the Chippewa Flowage.

  2. Afternoon

    The Fishing Hall of Fame.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at Tally Ho.

DAY 3

One more day

  1. Morning

    A hike on the Birkie Trail.

  2. Before leaving

    Allow time at the airport.

  3. Fly home

    Lake-effect weather can build quickly; leave early.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

Cabins first.

Long flight

About 940 nm. Plan two fuel stops and four or more nights.

Supper clubs

Old-fashioneds and relish trays.

Best seasons

June to September; February for the Birkie.

Reviewed · Destination 155

Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Picks and links reviewed by WingAway Weekends. Hours, prices, menus and availability change often, so confirm directly with each place before booking.

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