Janesville, Wisconsin
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Janesville, Wisconsin
Hike The Devil's Staircase (segment of the Ice Age Trail)
1 miThis segment of the Ice Age Trail features stairs, river views, pretty rocks, a nice park, and a golf course. We started at the north end (not the park end) and enjoyed it. If you have kids, I would recommend starting at the park end. It is an out-and-back type hike. From the south end of the...Read more -
Palmyra, Wisconsin
Hike the Bald Bluff Trail
3.2 mi / 475 ft gainParking There is a small parking lot off of County Rd H. The trailhead is marked at the back of the lot. Please be advised that there are no facilities here. Trail Description The Bald Bluff Trail starts at the trailhead marked behind the parking lot. From there, the trail traverses 0.5 miles up ...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Explore the University of Wisconsin Arboretum
It is filled with effigy mounds, thousands of plant and animal species, and unlimited places to explore. You can run, hike, bike, and even drive through the Arboretum. There is a visitor center and you can host an event here. Trail info One of my favorite trails is in the Grady Tract area nea...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Hike the Ice Age Junction Trail portion of the Ice Age Trail
4.6 miThis is an excellent trail right in the city of Madison and doing this portion made me very excited to continue hiking more of the Ice Age Trail in this area. The Ice Age Trail is more than 1,000 miles long and it follows the edge of the last continental glacier in Wisconsin. - - - - - For thi...Read more -
Dousman, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong
6.8 mi / 545 ft gainIce Age Trail: Scuppernong is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dousman, Wisconsin.Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Hiking through Owen Conservation Park
There are no specific trails in this conservancy, so just choose the path that looks the best to you. It would be hard to get lost here and all the trails put together are only about 3 miles. There are some hills, but nothing too serious. bathrooms in the parking lotsmall parking lotfreecommon...Read more -
Middleton, Wisconsin
Hike through Pope Farm Conservancy
More info can be found about that here. This is a beautiful 105 acre conservancy with several different trails. It’s a great spot for a picnic and to bring the family. There are interpretive signs so you can learn about the history of the land like glaciers and the different settlers. They ev...Read more -
Ringwood, Illinois
Hike the Glacial Park Loop Trail
2.3 mi / 216 ft gainGlacial Park is located in McHenry County Conservation District, near Richmond, Illinois. The park features prairies, a flowing river, and over 40 endangered plant and animal species. The park is open for hikers, horseback riders, fishers, and those wishing to canoe. Glacial Park is part of the H...Read more -
Delafield, Wisconsin
Hike the Kettle View Trail at Lapham Peak
5.05.8 miHead 30 minutes west from Milwaukee along I-94 and you'll find yourself in the quaint town of Delafield, WI. Head south down Genesee St. for a half mile and you'll see the entrance to Lapham Peak, part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Once there, you can head up the winding road to the parking...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 -
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 -
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 -
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Hike through Indian Lake Park
4.04.7 mi / 324 ft gain442 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 a...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