Blue Trail

Blue Trail is a moderate hike of about 9 miles in Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail rises from about 980 feet to a high of 980 feet, with a total elevation gain of 445 feet and a loss of 576 feet, making it a gently undulating route with a steepest stretch of about 8% around the 2.2-mile mark. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Whitewater weather station show May highs near 69°F and September highs near 74°F, with no snow days in either month. Winters are cold, with January highs around 27°F and about five snowy days. The trip takes roughly three hours. The trail starts within the state forest, and the closest neighbors are the Orange Loop, Purple Loop and Blue Loop, all about 0.8 miles away. The Scuppernong River, a canoeing route, lies about 5 miles off.