Wisconsin · Hiking · Near Spring Green

Indian Marker Tree Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
362 ft
climb
1,710 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Indian Marker Tree Trail is a short, easy hike in Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 1.4 miles, with a total elevation gain of 362 feet, and it reaches a high point of 1,710 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.58 miles in, with a grade of 14 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 70°F in May and 74°F in September, while July highs average about 82°F. That station sits roughly 950 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The trip takes about half an hour. The Skating Loop and Picnic Trail, both cross-country ski routes, start about 0.1 mile away, and the Flint Rock Nature Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Paddlers can reach the East Branch Pecatonica River, about 4.7 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Family Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Starlight Bar & Grill

    Pub

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Prairie Overlook

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 12 mi

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors

More in Spring Green

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Indian Marker Tree Trail

    Best months: April–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

      28° / 7°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 10°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      8 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 57°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 47°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 36°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 26°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 14°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazomanie Wwtp, WI, 10 mi away at 764 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
0.7 mi round trip
Climbing
About 362 ft
Summit
1,716 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0.5 hours

Other routes up Blue Mounds

Questions about this route

How long is the Indian Marker Tree Trail on Blue Mounds?

About 0.7 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Indian Marker Tree Trail?

About 362 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Indian Marker Tree Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Indian Marker Tree Trail take?

About 0.5 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Blue Mounds?

3: Picnic Trail, Indian Marker Tree Trail and Flint Rock Nature Trail.

Conditions and forecast on Blue Mounds

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors