Hiking at Devils Lake

Baraboo, Wisconsin

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Distance

5 miles

Elevation Gain

900 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Katie Hernandez

Hiking at Devils Lake is a once in a lifetime experience! Gorgeous views and intense trails that you will always remember.

My fiance and I hiked completley around the lake that is surrounded by bluffs. The bright blue water and gorgeous scenery takes your breath away...as well as the high intensity trails. The steep inclines to the top of the bluffs get your heart rate going and challenge your athletic ability. We also went a few miles away from the lake and climbed through rocks in a gorge to a beautiful waterfall. The stream from the waterfall went all the way next to the trail that creates a tranquil setting. The trail ends half way up to the waterfall and you have ro scale rocks to reach the waterfall. The waterfall is completely enclosed in the wilderness.

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