Central Trails

Central Trails is a short, easy loop in Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 2.6 miles long and sits at roughly 870 feet, with a high point of 889 feet and a total elevation gain of 10 feet. The climb is flat, with the steepest stretch at about 2% grade near the 1.2-mile mark. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Baraboo weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. The loop takes about an hour to complete. Northern Trails lies about 0.8 miles away and Southern Trails about 1.3 miles away. Climbers can find Boomtown about 2.5 miles off and South Bluff about 2.7 miles off.