Wisconsin · Hiking

Fox River Trail

10.6 mi
round trip
324 ft
climb
852 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Fox River Trail is a hard hike on the Fox River State Trail in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 10.5 miles long and runs out and back, with a one-way climb of 124 feet and a total round-trip gain of about 324 feet. The trail starts at roughly 716 feet and reaches a high of about 852 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 10.1 miles, with a grade of about 3%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Brillion show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, while September cools to highs around 72°F. East River, a canoeing spot, is about 2.6 miles away. The Kaukauna Interpretative Trail and Konkapot Creek Trail are both within about 9 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Fox River Trail

    Best months: May–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

      29° / 12°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 33°

      11 wet

    5. May

      67° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 28°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 17°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brillion, WI, 10.5 mi away at 810 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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