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Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
Sauk City, Wisconsin
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 northern unit, consisting of Ferry Bluff and Cactus Bluff, is closed to all entry from November 15 to ...
Hike the Overlook Trail at Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
Sauk City, Wisconsin
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. Follow Ferry Bluff Road all the way to the end to reach the parking lot (Google maps to Ferry Bluff Par...
Hike through Indian Lake Park
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
4.0
4.7 mi
/ 324 ft gain
442 acre park just outside of Madison is a perfect spot to escape for awhile. About a 20 minute drive from Madison makes it easily accessible even on a tight schedule. It provides a great place for lots of outdoor activities, year round.I love this place enough that I have been there many times and I will continue to go there in the future. I most commonly trail run through the park, starting a...
Hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area
Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, Wisconsin
2 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Gibraltar rock is approximately 1,200 feet above sea level, and has 200 ft. cliffs overlooking the Wisconsin River valley. This is a challenging hike uphill as you have to start at the parking lot from the bottom. The views are 100% worth it once you reach the top. Once you get up to the top, there are a few trails you can take along the bluffs that will ensure you get a great spot for sunset.
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Hike Gibraltar Rock
Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, Wisconsin
5.0
1.4 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Starting at the trailhead at the base of the hill, follow the paved asphalt path that ascends the backside of Gibraltar Rock. While the trail is paved all the way to the top, there are sections of it that are rather rough due to tree roots tearing the pavement up. There is also a slightly longer dirt trail that winds up the hill, as part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Once at the top, e...
Gibraltar Rock
Lodi, Wisconsin
1.49 mi
/ 322 ft gain
Gibraltar Rock is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Merrimac, Wisconsin.
Roznos Meadow Trail
Merrimac, Wisconsin
3.87 mi
/ 502 ft gain
Roznos Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Merrimac, Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake Grottos Trail
Baraboo, Wisconsin
1.67 mi
/ 190 ft gain
Devil's Lake Grottos Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Hike Potholes & CCC Trail Loop
Merrimac, Wisconsin
4.3
2 mi
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 trail with lots of rocky steps but well worth it considering the view at the top overlooking the lake ...
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Arena, Wisconsin
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