Wisconsin · Hiking · Near Spring Green

John Minix Trail

1.0 mi
loop
87 ft
climb
1,525 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

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The John Minix Trail is a short, easy loop in Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 87 feet and a total loss of 142 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in about half an hour. The route starts at roughly 1,515 feet and reaches a high point of 1,525 feet before descending. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.69 miles in, with a grade of 10 percent. The trail is a loop, so you return to your starting point. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in May to about 74°F in September, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Several other trails sit close by. The Pleasure Valley Trail and Pool Bypass Trail are both within a quarter mile, and the Flint Rock Nature Trail is about 0.3 miles away. Paddlers can head to the East Branch Pecatonica River, about 5 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Family Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 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 · 13 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit John Minix 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, 9.8 mi away at 764 ft. The station sits about 800 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.

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