Wisconsin · Hiking

Iat - Madison Segment

3.0 mi
one way
208 ft
climb
1,163 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Iat - Madison Segment is a 3-mile point-to-point hike in Wisconsin, about 1.8 miles from the town of Verona. It is an easy route with a total elevation gain of 208 feet, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.38 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. The hike starts at an elevation of about 1,112 feet and reaches a high point of 1,163 feet before descending to a low of about 1,001 feet. That makes it a low-key outing, and the estimated time is about an hour. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Charmany Farm show July highs around 82°F with lows near 62°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other outings sit close by. The Connector Loop, a cross-country ski route, is about 1.8 miles away, and the Verona Trail and the Iat - Verona Segment are both within about 2.3 miles. Paddlers can reach the Sugar River, about 4.1 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Iat - Madison Segment

    Best months: April and June–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°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 13°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      68° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 27°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 16°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Charmany Farm, WI, 3.6 mi away at 1,046 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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