Overview
Wisconsin offers some of the Midwest’s most rewarding hiking experiences, from quiet forest paths to rugged Lake Superior cliffs and rolling prairie landscapes. Whether you’re planning a short afternoon walk or a full-day trek, the state’s public lands provide miles of well-maintained trails for every skill level.
What You’ll See
Hiking in Wisconsin means exploring diverse terrain. Wander through dense northwoods forests, climb rocky bluffs overlooking river valleys, follow boardwalks through wetlands, or trace the shoreline of the Great Lakes. Each region offers a different perspective on the state’s natural beauty.
The Trail Experience
Many parks feature clearly marked trail systems ranging from easy nature loops to more challenging elevation gains. Scenic overlooks, waterfalls, glacial formations, and peaceful lakeside routes make Wisconsin an ideal destination for weekend explorers and thoughtful planners alike.
Planning Your Hike
Use this guide to discover hiking-friendly parks across Wisconsin and find your next favorite trail.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
National Forest
Amnicon Falls State Park
State Park
Aztalan State Park
State Park
Belmont Mound State Park
State Park
Big Bay State Park
State Park
Big Foot Beach State Park
State Park
Blue Mound State Park
State Park
Brunet Island State Park
State Park
Buckhorn State Park
State Park
Capital Springs State Recreation Area
State Park
Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
State Park
Copper Falls State Park
State Park
Council Grounds State Park
State Park
Cross Plains State Park
State Park
Devil's Lake State Park
State ParkFenley State Recreation Area
State Park
Fischer Creek State Recreation Area
State Park
Governor Dodge State Park
State Park
Governor Nelson State Park
State Park
Governor Thompson State Park
State Park
Grand Traverse Island State Park
State Park
Harrington Beach State Park
State Park
Hartman Creek State Park
State Park
High Cliff State Park
State Park
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
State ParkInterstate Park
State Park
Kinnickinnic State Park
State Park
Kohler-Andrae State Park
State Park
Lake Kegonsa State Park
State Park
Lake Wissota State Park
State Park
Lakeshore State Park
State Park
Lizard Mound State Park
State ParkLost Dauphin State Park
State ParkMenominee River State Park and Recreation Area
State Park
Merrick State Park
State Park
Mill Bluff State Park
State Park
Mirror Lake State Park
State Park
Natural Bridge State Park (Wisconsin)
State Park
Nelson Dewey State Park
State Park
New Glarus Woods State Park
State Park
Newport State Park
State Park
Pattison State Park
State Park
Peninsula State Park
State Park
Perrot State Park
State Park
Potawatomi State Park
State Park
Rib Mountain State Park
State Park
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
State Park
Roche-a-Cri State Park
State Park
Rocky Arbor State Park
State ParkSauk Prairie State Recreation Area
State Park
Straight Lake State Park
State Park
Tower Hill State Park
State Park
Whitefish Dunes State Park
State Park
Wildcat Mountain State Park
State Park
Willow River State Park
State Park
Wyalusing State Park
State Park