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    • Sauk City, Wisconsin

      Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area

      0.8 mi / 320 ft gain
      Ferry Bluff is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked, very steep out and back trail located near Sauk City, Wisconsin that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until October. The entire no...
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    • Sauk City, Wisconsin

      Hike the Overlook Trail at Ferry Bluff State Natural Area

      5.0
      0.37 mi / 300 ft gain
      Five miles west from Sauk City lies another great natural area. According to the official website, it is about a 25-minute drive from Devil’s Lake State Park. There are a few trails you can take here at this park, they go up all of the bluffs in the area, the most popular one is Cactus Bluff. Fol...
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    • Palmyra, Wisconsin

      Hike the Bald Bluff Trail

      5.0
      3.2 mi / 475 ft gain
      Parking There is a small parking lot off of County Rd H. The trailhead is marked at the back of the lot. Please be advised that there are no facilities here. Trail Description The Bald Bluff Trail starts at the trailhead marked behind the parking lot. From there, the trail traverses 0.5 miles up ...
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    • Merrimac, Wisconsin

      Potholes & CCC Trail Loop

      4.3
      1.2 mi / 315 ft gain
      Park in the South entrance group camping lot to find the trailhead, just a few steps North of the parking lot. A few different paths you can take, but took grotto trail (.3 miles) to Potholes trail (.4miles) and looped back on the CCC trail (1 mile). Very steep climb for a decent amount of the tr...
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    • Whitewater, Wisconsin

      Nordic Trail Blue Loop

      5.0
      9.05 mi / 732 ft gain
      Nordic Trail Blue Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitewater, Wisconsin.
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Balanced Rock Trail at Devil's Lake

      5.0
      0.75 mi / 433 ft gain
      Devil's Lake is one of Wisconsin's most visited and most beautiful state parks, offering many trails, activities, gorgeous scenery and more. There are various trails to explore in the park, including the East Bluff Trail and the Potholes & CCC Trail Loop, as well as camping that's offered. T...
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Devil's Doorway Loop

      4.0
      1.97 mi / 433 ft gain
      Devil's Doorway can be accessed via a loop trail in Devil's Lake State Park located near Baraboo, Wisconsin. This route to Devil's Doorway is from the southeast end of Devil's Lake.  If you're starting closer to the Visitor's Center on the north end of the lake, check out the 3-mile roundtrip De...
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Devil's Doorway via East Bluff Trail

      4.8
      3.11 mi / 640 ft gain
      This hike begins at the east end of the North Shore Visitor's area. The hike starts relatively level before turning to the right and leading you up steps. The spectacular views come quickly on this hike as immediately after you reach the top steps you will be treated to your first glimpse of the ...
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Bouldering at Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin

      4.5
      Devil'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...
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Devil's Lake Perimeter Loop

      5.0
      4.7 mi / 1010 ft gain
      Devil'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 ...
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Camp at Devils Lake State Park

      3.7
      Devil'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...
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    • Dousman, Wisconsin

      Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong

      6.8 mi / 545 ft gain
      Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dousman, Wisconsin.
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    • Baraboo, Wisconsin

      Pewit's Nest State Natural Area

      3.8
      0.52 mi / 89 ft gain
      Please 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...
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    • Nashotah, Wisconsin

      Hike the Grass and Forest Lake Loop at Nashotah Park

      3 mi / 200 ft gain
      Park 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...
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    • Delafield, Wisconsin

      Kettle View Trail

      5.0
      5.88 mi / 1093.18 ft gain
      Head 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...
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    • Horicon, Wisconsin

      Hike through the Wetlands of the Horicon Marsh

      4.5
      5.25 mi
      Horicon 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...
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