When you are hiking or biking, it’s nice to go on a trail with a view. The good news is that the vast majority of Wisconsin’s trails are scenic. But this piece highlights the trails with incredible water views. Here are 10 you should check out.
- Oak Leaf Trail (Milwaukee)
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin/Flickr This 108 mile paved trail encircles Milwaukee County. There are a few places to check out water, but we vote for riding your bike through the city.
- Peninsula State Park (Fish Creek)
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr This park has it all: forests, scenic overlooks and awesome water views. Head up to Eagle Tower for an awesome view of Green Bay.
- Capital City Trail (Madison)
Seth Vidal/Flickr This aerial shot captures just how awesome this trail is. You will see some pretty stunning views of Lake Monona and the city.
- Osaugie Trail (Superior)
KenRatcliff/Flickr Take in both harbor views and city views on this trail. Recently asphalted, the highlight of this trail is when you pass under Burlington Ore Dock.
- Huiras Lake (Fredonia)
Joshua Mayer/Flickr This 435 acre woods also goes through a natural bog area. Step out on a boardwalk over one of the most pristine wetlands in all of Wisconsin.
- Ice Age Trail, near the Wisconsin River
Amy Bayer/Flickr The Ice Age trail is one of only 11 national scenic trails in the United States. We recommend the (large) segment by the Wisconsin River. You’ll be blown away by the river views.
- “400” State Trail (La Valle)
Wisconsin DNR/Flickr This little known trail has been referred to as the most scenic trail in all of Wisconsin. Once a railway, it is now a scenic 20 mile trail that goes by bluffs and water.
- Fox River Trail (Green Bay)
US Embassy Canada/Flickr A former railway, this trail spans 25 miles. It begins in Green Bay, winding through downtown. The communities it goes through are Green Bay, Allouez, De Pere, Rockland, Wrightstown, Holland, Greenleaf, Forest Junction, Hilbert.
- Green Circle Trail (Stevens Point)
Wisconsin DNR/Flickr For 26 miles, you can hike and bike through this loop going the Stevens Point area. The water features you can see are wetlands and rivers.
- Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve (Grafton)
Lodahin/Flickr This little known park offers some stunning views of Lake Michigan atop 100 foot bluffs. While the terrain is rocky, it is accessible for all people.
Can’t get enough trails? Be sure to check out this list of trails.
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin/Flickr
This 108 mile paved trail encircles Milwaukee County. There are a few places to check out water, but we vote for riding your bike through the city.
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr
This park has it all: forests, scenic overlooks and awesome water views. Head up to Eagle Tower for an awesome view of Green Bay.
Seth Vidal/Flickr
This aerial shot captures just how awesome this trail is. You will see some pretty stunning views of Lake Monona and the city.
KenRatcliff/Flickr
Take in both harbor views and city views on this trail. Recently asphalted, the highlight of this trail is when you pass under Burlington Ore Dock.
Joshua Mayer/Flickr
This 435 acre woods also goes through a natural bog area. Step out on a boardwalk over one of the most pristine wetlands in all of Wisconsin.
Amy Bayer/Flickr
The Ice Age trail is one of only 11 national scenic trails in the United States. We recommend the (large) segment by the Wisconsin River. You’ll be blown away by the river views.
Wisconsin DNR/Flickr
This little known trail has been referred to as the most scenic trail in all of Wisconsin. Once a railway, it is now a scenic 20 mile trail that goes by bluffs and water.
US Embassy Canada/Flickr
A former railway, this trail spans 25 miles. It begins in Green Bay, winding through downtown. The communities it goes through are Green Bay, Allouez, De Pere, Rockland, Wrightstown, Holland, Greenleaf, Forest Junction, Hilbert.
For 26 miles, you can hike and bike through this loop going the Stevens Point area. The water features you can see are wetlands and rivers.
Lodahin/Flickr
This little known park offers some stunning views of Lake Michigan atop 100 foot bluffs. While the terrain is rocky, it is accessible for all people.
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