Wisconsin Hiking Trail Report

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Wisconsin Trail Report

Discover Wisconsin's vast trail networks for hiking and biking.

Experience adventure and fun outdoors with the Wisconsin Trail Report! Bring your family and friends along for hiking and biking activities from beginner to expert across the state. Know when and where to go with the official Travel Wisconsin Trail Report.

Use the map and corresponding reports to find your next adventure, understand the general trail conditions in the area, review basic trail descriptions and prepare for your hiking or biking outing. Discover nearby events and activities, world-class dining and unique lodging.

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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Open

Conditions are Fair
Last Updated: 6/9/2025 4:52:40 PM

Trail Description

At the southern end of our forest, near LaGrange is the Nordic trail system. It has 7 different looping trails varying in length from 0.7 miles to 8.9 miles. The terrain varies from fairly flat trails (white, brown, purple) to more hilly trails (red, orange, green, blue). Trails meander thru open fields, hardwood forests and pine plantations. (Nordic trail when groomed for cross-country skiing is closed to hiking). At the northern end of our forest, near Dousman, is the Scuppernong trail system. It has 3 looping trails, varying from 2.3 to 4.9 miles long. They are hilly trails, meandering thru both pine plantations and hardwood forests. The Ice Age trail runs continuously for 33 miles thru the Southern Unit. It does not loop but provides unique hiking experience. We also have 4 different nature trails - short 1mile trails that highlight various features of the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit. Paradise Springs Nature Trail offers an ADA accessible trail leading to a trout pond. The nature trails do NOT allow dogs. Mountain bike trails (John Muir & Emma Carlin) are open to hiking but keep in mind they are very, very busy on the weekends and are narrow trails designed for bikers. A vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties which can be purchased online or onsite thru the self-registration envelopes with cash or check. This is a state forest and is open to hunting - It is recommended to wear bright clothing when on the trails. Click "Visit Website" to view maps of all the trails on our website. Questions call Forest Headquarters at 262-594-6200 M-Fri 9am-4pm: All vehicles are required to have either an annual State Park Sticker or daily sticker. Fees boxes are available at the trailheads with cash or check. Stickers may be bought online - check dnr.wi.gov

Condition Description

Condition descriptions for this trail are currently informed by the DNR Property Condition Notices map. When no alerts are active, trails are rated in fair condition.

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