Edgerton, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near Edgerton
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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 -
McFarland, Wisconsin
Bike the Lower Yahara River Trail at McDaniel Park
2.5 miThis lakeside park has a newer bike/walking path. The park itself is an excellent spot for a picnic or catching a sunset! There is a nice play area and a rocky beach. The path is known as the Lower Yahara River Trail and opened in 2017. It provides a non-road connection between Madison and McFa...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Relax at Bernie's Beach
There’s plenty to do here: relax on the beach, walk the neighborhood, soak in the views of the Madison skyline, bring a kayak or SUP to get on the water, or go for a swim. Always be sure to check the blue-green algae levels before swimming in a Madison lake. That can be done here. Thankfully...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
4.0Olbrich Gardens has 16 acres of gardens including a rose garden, sunken garden, Thai pavilion, rock garden, herb garden, and more. Each one is unique with its own pathways and plant life as well as man made structures which include bridges, pools, the Thai pavilion, and more. Adjoining the Bot...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Kayak Lake Monona
I like to put in at the Camp Randall Rowing Club Brittingham Boat House located at 617 N Shore Dr, Madison, WI 53703. There’s a dock and free 3 hour parking. Once in the water just paddle straight towards John Nolen Drive and go under the bridge and you’ll be in Lake Monona. Keep going and soak...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 -
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
Memorial Union
5.0Being a native Wisconsinite, I think the most quintessential thing to do in Madison is beers and a sunset at Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota. There’s plenty more to do right at the Union too, including world famous ice cream, kayaking and other water sport rentals at Hoofer’s, live mu...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 -
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 -
Verona, Wisconsin
Visit the public gardens at West Madison Agricultural Research Station of UW-Madison
This garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, free of charge. The gardens are tended by summer interns. During the off-season they are maintained by volunteers and apprentices. We made our first stop here earlier this week. It was beautiful. Tons of plants and lots of sp...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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Camping and Lodging in Edgerton
Edgerton, Wisconsin
Milton KOA Holiday
Tucked into the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, this family-friendly campground offers grassy, level sites surrounded by blooming ga...