McFarland, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near McFarland
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Sauk City, Wisconsin
Hike the Overlook Trail at Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
5.00.37 mi / 300 ft gainFive 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. Fol...Read more -
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Hike Parfrey's Glen
4.1Located next to the popular Devil's Lake State Park, Parfrey's Glen holds many of the same geographical features. Parfrey's Glen is unique, however, for the rock cliffs that tower over you on both sides as you make your way though the gorge.The mile hike from the trailhead to the glen requires so...Read more -
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Potholes & CCC Trail Loop
4.31.2 mi / 315 ft gainPark 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 tr...Read more -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Balanced Rock Trail at Devil's Lake
5.00.75 mi / 433 ft gainDevil's Lake is one of Wisconsin's most visited and most beautiful state parks, offering many trails, activities, gorgeous scenery and more. There are various trails to explore in the park, including the East Bluff Trail and the Potholes & CCC Trail Loop, as well as camping that's offered. T...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 -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Hike the East Bluff Trail to Devil's Doorway
4.82.4 mi / 500 ft gainThis hike begins at the east end of the North Shore Visitors' 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
5.0Devil'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
Hike the Perimeter of Devil's Lake
5.05 mi / 500 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 a...Read more -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Camp at Devils Lake State Park
3.0Devil'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 -
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Explore Pewit's Nest State Natural Area
3.81 mi / 30 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 -
North Freedom, Wisconsin
Hike the Natural Bridge State Park Loop
3.5 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 -
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 -
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 -
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