Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
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Baraboo, Wisconsin
Bouldering at Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin
4.5Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin offers some of the craziest views in the midwest as well as an abundance of supreme bouldering sites. To start off this endeavor there is one key item: a parking sticker. You can obtain one of these by heading over to either the north shore or south shore park...Read more -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Devil's Lake Perimeter Loop
5.04.7 mi / 1010 ft gainDevil's Lake State Park has over 22 miles of trails for all hiking skill levels. To hike the perimeter of the lake, Begin with West Bluff Trail, hook into Balanced Rock Trail, and finish with East Bluff Trail. The bluffs surrounding the lakes reach elevations up to 500 feet. West Bluff Trail is ...Read more -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Camp at Devils Lake State Park
3.7Devil's Lake State Park has 29 miles of trail that vary in difficulty. The most popular trails are the East and West Bluff trails that circle Devil's Lake and offer some of the best views in the park. If you want a more relaxing day, head to the beach! It's a family-friendly spot that is the perf...Read more -
Dousman, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong
6.8 mi / 545 ft gainIce Age Trail: Scuppernong is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dousman, Wisconsin.Read more -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Pewit's Nest State Natural Area
3.80.52 mi / 89 ft gainPlease note this warning from the park's website: Climbing on rock walls, cliff jumping or entering the closed area for any reason is prohibited, and violators will be subject to a $175 citation. Visitors are also prohibited from bringing in food or beverage or being on the property between 8 p.m...Read more -
Nashotah, Wisconsin
Hike the Grass and Forest Lake Loop at Nashotah Park
3 mi / 200 ft gainPark Hours: 6AM to 10PM Official Nashotah Park Website Excerpt from the website: Nashotah Park is a 444-acre park nestled among rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands that offer habitat for deer, waterfowl and a variety of songbirds. Nature trails lead through easily identifiable lan...Read more -
Delafield, Wisconsin
Kettle View Trail
5.05.88 mi / 1093.18 ft gainHead 30 minutes west from Milwaukee along I-94 and you'll find yourself in the quaint town of Delafield, WI. Head south down Genesee St. for a half mile and you'll see the entrance to Lapham Peak, part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Once there, you can head up the winding road to the parking...Read more -
Horicon, Wisconsin
Hike through the Wetlands of the Horicon Marsh
4.55.25 miHoricon Marsh is located about an hour north of Milwaukee. The wildlife refuge features several trails ranging from a quarter mile up to nearly 3 miles long. Terrain can vary slightly, but most of the land, especially around the wetlands, is flat. The marsh features an abundance of wildlife. Hund...Read more -
North Freedom, Wisconsin
Hike the Natural Bridge State Park Loop
3.03.5 mi / 566 ft gainLocated in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, Natural Bridge State Park includes 530-acres of oak and hardwood trees, small prairie remnants with grasses and cacti, ferns, and the rare goldenrod and purple cliffbrake. Wildlife in the park includes turkey vultures, pileated woodpeckers, and bald eagles...Read more -
Hartland, Wisconsin
Walk along the boardwalk at Nagawaukee Park
1 mi / 20 ft gainA great park that you can park nearby the lake (down by the boat launch), or park in the designated parking lot and take the boardwalk down to the lake, you can't go wrong with these views. There is a looped trail that goes from the boat launch, along the lake all the way to the beach. This a gre...Read more -
Hubertus, Wisconsin
Scenic Tower at Holy Hill
4.51 mi / 200 ft gainThe scenic tower at Holy Hill is one of the highest accessible peaks in the area if you do not own a drone! The views are endless! There are many glacial drumlins, bluffs, and hills everywhere that fill the eye to meet the horizon. You can park in any of the main parking lots at Holy Hill. You w...Read more -
Hubertus, Wisconsin
Walk the Stations of the Cross At Holy Hill
5.01.3 mi / 450 ft gainHoly Hill National Shrine is a landmark within the Wisconsin area, both as a tourist spot and a great location for fall colors. Located outside of Hubertus, WI, it is east of the Kettle Moraine Scene Drive and Cty Rd 167 intersection. Once arriving, there are three parking locations: the top of t...Read more -
Hartford, Wisconsin
Hike to Loew Lake
5.03 miStarting from county rd K you turn in on Emerald Drive . at the start of Emerald drive is an old and tiny cemetery. Travel all the way on Emerald drive until you reach a sign that says Emerald Lot which is where you park, you can go left or right along the Ice age trail that crosses all across WI...Read more -
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Hike the Echo Rock Trail
2 mi / 60 ft gainPark near the boat launch parking lot and follow signs for the "Echo Rock" trail. This trail will take you roughly 45 minutes round trip to complete from the parking lot. Well worth your time if you are already in the park as it is one of the best scenic areas and topographical landmarks that the...Read more -
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Camp at Governor Dodge State Park
4.7You can make campground reservations ahead of time or drive into the park to talk to a ranger, and reserve a hike-in campsite for the a night.Once you're all set up, you can hike to the beach of Cox Hollow Lake to hang out, go for a swim, or snap a few sunset photos.There are beaches on both Cox...Read more -
Hartford, Wisconsin
Catch A Sunset from Powder Hill
5.02.2 mi / 1350 ft gainAt 1350 feet, Powder Hill is the second highest point in southeastern Wisconsin. You can start the hike to Powder Hill from the Nature Trail parking lot (0.5 miles) or from the beach/picnic area parking lot (1.1 miles). There is an observation tower near the top of the peak that provides a pano...Read more