Franklin, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near Franklin
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Belgium, Wisconsin
Hike the Quarry Lake Trail at Harrington Beach State Park
1 mi / 15 ft gainThis state park is about a 30 minute drive north from Milwaukee on I-43. It has beach access along it's entire length, multiple hiking trails, and a great quarry lake that can be used for fishing, hiking, or general exploring. From the parking lot, go south toward the signs for Quarry lake. There...Read more -
Kewaskum, Wisconsin
Backpack the Milwaukee River and Butler Lake Segments of the Ice Age Trail
16.8 miThe Milwaukee River Trailhead for the Ice Age Trail (IAT) is located on WI-28, east of the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. Before the hike, make sure to pack water, or hike off-trail to the New Fane trailhead (1.1 mile round trip, we got caught doing this) for an early water source on the trail. The...Read more -
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Big Bear and Little Bear Lake Loop
1.74 mi / 43 ft gainBig Bear and Little Bear Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vernon Hills, Illinois.Read more -
Cary, Illinois
The Hollows Trail
3.77 mi / 220 ft gainThe Hollows Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cary, Illinois.Read more -
Deerfield, Illinois
Hike the Prairie Wolf Slough Loop
3.01.01 mi / 9 ft gainPark in the lot off of half day road (see map) to access the trail. Accessible year round, great for all skill levels, and dog-friendly.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