University of Wisconsin Press, 2000 Paper: 978-0-299-16974-9 Library of Congress Classification GV199.42.W6C73 2000 Dewey Decimal Classification 917.75
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
Take a walk on the wild side with the completely updated version of this popular guide.
This edition now includes coverage of Lafayette and Vernon counties, plus new information on more trails, including ones at Avoca Prairie Savanna State Natural Area, Wildcat Mountain State Park, and Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area. Author Bob Crawford has also revised eleven trail maps in nine counties and updated material throughout the book, which now describes more than 150 trails at more than sixty locations.
These trails wind across southern Wisconsin—into forests and along shores, over glacial formations and around Native American earthworks—and showcase some of the most beautiful and interesting walking trails in the nation. Walking Trails of Southern Wisconsin retains its handy, pocket-sized format plus all the other features that made the first edition so successful:
• details about routes and terrain plus geographical, biological, or historical features of interest
• regulations including open days and hours, and rules regarding dogs, trail bikes, cross-country skiing, and other activities
• information about available restrooms, drinking water, nature centers, and other facilities at the site
• a description assessing degree of difficulty—slope, width, maintenance, and other such factors—and a helpful rating of “walkability” on a scale from 1 to 5
Crawford also provides information about nearby parks, preserves, glacial formations, historical sites, tourist attractions, and other points of interest for those who want to turn a hike into a day trip or weekend outing. Staying fit was never so easy nor so much fun.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Bob Crawford has walked for exercise for many years and has personally tested every trail in this guide. Raised in Portage, Wisconsin, he has retired from a career in publishing and communications and lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
REVIEWS
“Crawford has tramped hundreds of miles to explore many of Wisconsin’s most scenic footpaths, paving the way for others to benefit from his experiences.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Columbia County
1
Climb a Ridge for Dramatic Views of Lodi Marsh
2
Discover Forestry and Wildlife Secrets on Six Trails
3
Trace the Footsteps of Père Marquette and Joliet
4
Quiet Trail Borders Audubon Society's Pond
5
Walk the Wetlands but Keep Your Feet Dry
6
Trail Penetrates Area Teeming with Wildlife
Dane County
1
From the Capitol Square to the Best Campus View
2
Brochures Describe Ten Historical Tours in “City of Lakes”
3
Escape from Winter without Going to Florida
4
Tour a Giant Laboratory of Restored Plant Communities
5
Urban Park Trail Leads to Indian Mounds and Scenic Overlook
6
Prehistoric Native Americans Congregated Here
7
Trail Leads to Indian Mounds among Towering White Oaks
8
Take This Trail to an Unexpected Discovery
9
Trails Lace Natural Area That City Preserves from Development
10
Take a Quiet Route over a Glacial Moraine
11
Three Creekside Trails Are Near Two Picturesque Villages
12
Walk Where Indians Lived and Pioneers Prayed
13
Trail through Donated Park Provides River Valley Views
14
On a Boardwalk Get a Unique View of a Sedge Meadow
15
Hike a Ridge and Historic Battle Ground
Grant County
1
Rare Plants and Animals Are Protected among Sand Dunes
2
Park Occupies a Busy Corner in State History
Green County
1
Walk Where Wood-fired Steam Trains Once Chugged
Iowa County
1
Trails and Facilities Will Please the Whole Family
2
Hike up Steep Hills and into Deep Valleys in This Park
3
State's First Highway Now a Multipurpose Trail
4
Trails Converge on Historic Shot Tower
5
Tallgrass Prairie Is Largest East of the Mississippi
6
No Taxes Needed for Hiking, Camping, and Lake
Jefferson County
1
Were These Altars Used for Cannibalistic Rituals?
2
Glacier Monuments That You Can Walk Among
Kenosha County
1
River Valley Park Provides Scenic Setting for Trails
Lafayette County
1
Artificial Lake Provides Setting for Park Trails
2
Trail Climbs to Tower atop Mound
Milwaukee County
1
Mall and Medical Center Encourage Walkers
2
Three Walking Places Satisfy a Variety of Interests
Ozaukee County
1
Walk a Beach, around a Quarry, or through a Cedar Forest
Racine County
1
Trail Meanders through State Scientific Area
Rock County
1
Tour a Treasury of Preserved Architecture
2
Trail Follows Bed of Glacial River Channel
3
Climb through Micro-Climates to Get Bluff-Top View
4
Glacier-formed Lake Provides Setting for Trail
Sauk County
1
“The Greatest Show on Earth” Was Born Here
2
Hike through 4,000 Acres of Preserved Wilds
3
More than a Million Enjoy These Trails Each Year
4
See Relic, Preserved Plant Types along This Trail
5
Trail Leads into Enchanting Birders' Haunt
6
Walk Back in Time Millions of Years
7
Take a Hike Where Eagles Roost
8
Retreat from Busy Tourists' Mecca to Quiet Wooded Trails
9
Native Americans Lived beneath
10
Walk a Nature Trail and See an Old Lime Kiln
Vernon County
1
Ridges and River Offer Scenic Hiking Experiences
Walworth County
1
Escape the Busy Tourist Scene along an Old Railroad Bed
2
Chicago's Wealthiest Families Lived in Mansions on This Path
Washington County
1
Walk a Trail among Archaeological Treasures
2
Park Boasts Four Trails and Activities for the Entire Family
3
Pick Your Season to Climb a Kame
4
Follow the Green Bay Terminal Moraine to Holy Hill
Waukesha County
1
Trails Lead to Waukesha County's Highest Point
2
Kettles, Kames, Moraines Surround You on These Trails
3
County Park Trails Offer Strenuous or Leisurely Hiking
4
Back-country Trail Follows Gently Flowing River
For Further Reading
Tests of New Lyme Disease Vaccines Are Successful
Walking Places near Lakes, Rivers, Streams, and Marshes
Glacier Leaves a Garden of Eden for Walkers
Where Native Americans Made Their Marks
Index of Trails and Parks
REQUEST ACCESSIBLE FILE
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Please have the accessibility coordinator at your school fill out this form.
University of Wisconsin Press, 2000 Paper: 978-0-299-16974-9
Take a walk on the wild side with the completely updated version of this popular guide.
This edition now includes coverage of Lafayette and Vernon counties, plus new information on more trails, including ones at Avoca Prairie Savanna State Natural Area, Wildcat Mountain State Park, and Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area. Author Bob Crawford has also revised eleven trail maps in nine counties and updated material throughout the book, which now describes more than 150 trails at more than sixty locations.
These trails wind across southern Wisconsin—into forests and along shores, over glacial formations and around Native American earthworks—and showcase some of the most beautiful and interesting walking trails in the nation. Walking Trails of Southern Wisconsin retains its handy, pocket-sized format plus all the other features that made the first edition so successful:
• details about routes and terrain plus geographical, biological, or historical features of interest
• regulations including open days and hours, and rules regarding dogs, trail bikes, cross-country skiing, and other activities
• information about available restrooms, drinking water, nature centers, and other facilities at the site
• a description assessing degree of difficulty—slope, width, maintenance, and other such factors—and a helpful rating of “walkability” on a scale from 1 to 5
Crawford also provides information about nearby parks, preserves, glacial formations, historical sites, tourist attractions, and other points of interest for those who want to turn a hike into a day trip or weekend outing. Staying fit was never so easy nor so much fun.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Bob Crawford has walked for exercise for many years and has personally tested every trail in this guide. Raised in Portage, Wisconsin, he has retired from a career in publishing and communications and lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
REVIEWS
“Crawford has tramped hundreds of miles to explore many of Wisconsin’s most scenic footpaths, paving the way for others to benefit from his experiences.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Columbia County
1
Climb a Ridge for Dramatic Views of Lodi Marsh
2
Discover Forestry and Wildlife Secrets on Six Trails
3
Trace the Footsteps of Père Marquette and Joliet
4
Quiet Trail Borders Audubon Society's Pond
5
Walk the Wetlands but Keep Your Feet Dry
6
Trail Penetrates Area Teeming with Wildlife
Dane County
1
From the Capitol Square to the Best Campus View
2
Brochures Describe Ten Historical Tours in “City of Lakes”
3
Escape from Winter without Going to Florida
4
Tour a Giant Laboratory of Restored Plant Communities
5
Urban Park Trail Leads to Indian Mounds and Scenic Overlook
6
Prehistoric Native Americans Congregated Here
7
Trail Leads to Indian Mounds among Towering White Oaks
8
Take This Trail to an Unexpected Discovery
9
Trails Lace Natural Area That City Preserves from Development
10
Take a Quiet Route over a Glacial Moraine
11
Three Creekside Trails Are Near Two Picturesque Villages
12
Walk Where Indians Lived and Pioneers Prayed
13
Trail through Donated Park Provides River Valley Views
14
On a Boardwalk Get a Unique View of a Sedge Meadow
15
Hike a Ridge and Historic Battle Ground
Grant County
1
Rare Plants and Animals Are Protected among Sand Dunes
2
Park Occupies a Busy Corner in State History
Green County
1
Walk Where Wood-fired Steam Trains Once Chugged
Iowa County
1
Trails and Facilities Will Please the Whole Family
2
Hike up Steep Hills and into Deep Valleys in This Park
3
State's First Highway Now a Multipurpose Trail
4
Trails Converge on Historic Shot Tower
5
Tallgrass Prairie Is Largest East of the Mississippi
6
No Taxes Needed for Hiking, Camping, and Lake
Jefferson County
1
Were These Altars Used for Cannibalistic Rituals?
2
Glacier Monuments That You Can Walk Among
Kenosha County
1
River Valley Park Provides Scenic Setting for Trails
Lafayette County
1
Artificial Lake Provides Setting for Park Trails
2
Trail Climbs to Tower atop Mound
Milwaukee County
1
Mall and Medical Center Encourage Walkers
2
Three Walking Places Satisfy a Variety of Interests
Ozaukee County
1
Walk a Beach, around a Quarry, or through a Cedar Forest
Racine County
1
Trail Meanders through State Scientific Area
Rock County
1
Tour a Treasury of Preserved Architecture
2
Trail Follows Bed of Glacial River Channel
3
Climb through Micro-Climates to Get Bluff-Top View
4
Glacier-formed Lake Provides Setting for Trail
Sauk County
1
“The Greatest Show on Earth” Was Born Here
2
Hike through 4,000 Acres of Preserved Wilds
3
More than a Million Enjoy These Trails Each Year
4
See Relic, Preserved Plant Types along This Trail
5
Trail Leads into Enchanting Birders' Haunt
6
Walk Back in Time Millions of Years
7
Take a Hike Where Eagles Roost
8
Retreat from Busy Tourists' Mecca to Quiet Wooded Trails
9
Native Americans Lived beneath
10
Walk a Nature Trail and See an Old Lime Kiln
Vernon County
1
Ridges and River Offer Scenic Hiking Experiences
Walworth County
1
Escape the Busy Tourist Scene along an Old Railroad Bed
2
Chicago's Wealthiest Families Lived in Mansions on This Path
Washington County
1
Walk a Trail among Archaeological Treasures
2
Park Boasts Four Trails and Activities for the Entire Family
3
Pick Your Season to Climb a Kame
4
Follow the Green Bay Terminal Moraine to Holy Hill
Waukesha County
1
Trails Lead to Waukesha County's Highest Point
2
Kettles, Kames, Moraines Surround You on These Trails
3
County Park Trails Offer Strenuous or Leisurely Hiking
4
Back-country Trail Follows Gently Flowing River
For Further Reading
Tests of New Lyme Disease Vaccines Are Successful
Walking Places near Lakes, Rivers, Streams, and Marshes
Glacier Leaves a Garden of Eden for Walkers
Where Native Americans Made Their Marks
Index of Trails and Parks
REQUEST ACCESSIBLE FILE
If you are a student who cannot use this book in printed form, BiblioVault may be able to supply you
with an electronic file for alternative access.
Please have the accessibility coordinator at your school fill out this form.
It can take 2-3 weeks for requests to be filled.
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | REVIEWS | TOC | REQUEST ACCESSIBLE FILE