Stoughton, Wisconsin
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Stoughton
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Baraboo, Wisconsin
Devil's Doorway Loop
4.01.97 mi / 433 ft gainDevil'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...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 -
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 -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Devil's Doorway via East Bluff Trail
4.83.11 mi / 640 ft gainThis 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 ...Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Bike or Run the Glacial Drumlin Trail (Waukesha to Wales Segment)
5.014 miYour journey begins at the Fox River Sanctuary and E.B. Shurts Environmental Education Center at 810 College Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Parking is plentiful, and you'll find restrooms and bubblers (or, water fountains to you non-natives) available seasonally. The Glacial Drumlin Trailhead is ...Read more