Top Adventures in Hartford
Catch A Sunset from Powder Hill
At 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 t...
2.2 miles
1350 ft gain
Climb the Scenic Tower at Holy Hill
This is one 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 lot...
1 miles
200 ft gain
Walk the Stations of the Cross At Holy Hill
Holy 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 arrivin...
1.3 miles
450 ft gain
Hike through Glacier Hills County Park
This park has 5 trails ranging from 0.5 mile to 2 miles long which vary terrain, elevation, and scenery. There are plenty of amazing views here, especially as the sun is about to set. You can bring your dog, bring a picnic, and cross country ski i...
2 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Loew Lake
Starting 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 ...
3 miles
Hike the Grass and Forest Lake Loop at Nashotah Park
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. ...
3 miles
200 ft gain
Hike around the Lake at Menomonee Park
Hiking around this lake at all times of the year is fun. You can park by the beach on any side of the lake and you are greeted with breathtaking views of Menomonee Park's pond, or "Lannon Quarry" as others have called it.
It will take you about 30...
1 miles
0 ft gain
Hike through the Wetlands of the Horicon Marsh
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....
5.25 miles
Hike through the Menomonee River at Lime Kiln Park
Park right behind Main Street, and you can go on trails on either side of the river, or you can get your rain boots on and go through the river and see these bluffs with your own eyes up close. This is truly a hidden gem here in Menomonee Falls an...
1 miles
0 ft gain
Backpack the Milwaukee River and Butler Lake Segments of the Ice Age Trail
The 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...
16.8 miles
Catch a Sunset on Pewaukee Lake Beach Pier
Enjoy breathtaking views on one of the few local lakes in SE Wisconsin to see sunset all year round! From September to March the sun lines up perfectly across the lake, otherwise the sun sets to the north (right) of the beach in the summertime. Th...
Walk along the boardwalk at Nagawaukee Park
A 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, a...
1 miles
20 ft gain
