Fully updated and revised, here are forty-three of the best hikes, nearly all within an hourโs drive of Madison, Wisconsinโfrom the Capital City State Trail to Devilโs Lake State Park. The hikes offer skyline views, a range of landscapes, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Whether youโre in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from:
โข Picnic Point
โข Pheasant Branch Conservancy
โข Gibraltar Rock
โข Blue Mound State Park
โข Pope Farm Park
โข Meadow Valley and Cave Trails
Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside youโll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if itโs suitable for families with kids); and information about local lore, points of interest, and the areaโs wildlife.