Wisconsin · Hiking

Gandy Dancer State Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
166 ft
climb
940 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Gandy Dancer State Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Wisconsin, about 0.4 miles from the town of Danbury. The trail is roughly 1.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 166 feet, and the high point sits at 940 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.74 miles in, where the grade reaches 10 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Danbury show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick outing close to town.

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  • Nearby · Brule River State Forest · Brule River Gated Road · Iat - Indian Creek Segment
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Gandy Dancer State 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

      22° / 2°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 6°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 31°

      9 wet

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 53°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 36°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 24°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 11°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Danbury, WI, 0.5 mi away at 950 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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