Wisconsin · Hiking

Cattail State Trail

18.7 mi
one way
229 ft
climb
1,264 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

Cattail State Trail is a 18.7-mile point-to-point hike in northwestern Wisconsin, starting just 0.2 miles from the small community of Almena. The trail rises from about 1,189 feet to a high of 1,264 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 9 miles in. The elevation gain of 229 feet makes the climb a modest one for a long outing. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 79°F with lows near 59°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Cumberland. June and August run close behind, with highs in the mid-70s. Bikes are allowed on the trail. Plan for a full day on foot or on a bicycle. The Apple River, a canoeing route, lies about 10 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Cattail State Trail

    Best months: May–September. 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

      19° / 0°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 3°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 16°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      65° / 44°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 59°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 57°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 22°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      24° / 9°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumberland, WI, 8 mi away at 1,240 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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