Wisconsin · Hiking

Becker Trail

2.1 mi
round trip
159 ft
climb
838 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Becker Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike on the Columbia County Waterfowl Production Area in Wisconsin, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route is about 4.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 20 feet, so it's a gentle walk rather than a climb. The trail starts at roughly 828 feet and reaches a high point of about 838 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in, where the grade reaches about 3%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Portage show July highs around 82°F with lows near 62°F, while September cools to highs around 73°F. Nearby, the Buildering Sites climbing area is about 4.7 miles away. Hikers can also reach the Iat - Portage Canal-John Muir Park Connection, about 6.1 miles off, and the Iat - Portage Canal Connection, about 6.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Becker Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 10°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 13°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 28°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 17°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Portage Wwtp, WI, 6.1 mi away at 785 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.