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Hiking in Wisconsin

The 8 Best Hiking Trails in Wisconsin: our selection

8 ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 8 hiking ideas in Wisconsin: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Wisconsin.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 8 hikes in Wisconsin

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  1. Rib Mountain, Wisconsin trail - hiking in North Central Wisconsin

    Rib Mountain, Wisconsin

    North Central Wisconsin

    Easy

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  2. Great River State Trail

    Southwest Wisconsin

    2 hr 10 min Moderate

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  3. Mt. Thom

    Southwest Wisconsin

    1 hr 10 min Easy

    See the trail page

  4. Grottos Trail

    South Central Wisconsin

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  5. Otter Loop

    Central Wisconsin

    45 min

    See the trail page

  6. North Shore Drive

    Central Wisconsin

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  7. Governor Dodge State Park trail - hiking in South Central Wisconsin

    Governor Dodge State Park

    South Central Wisconsin

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  8. Point No Point Trail

    Central Wisconsin

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How to choose yours?

Governor Dodge State Park trail - hiking in South Central Wisconsin

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Wisconsin require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

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Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal

Distance, elevation, parking and season for each one. The ones we go back to ourselves.

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