Wisconsin · Hiking

Kaukauna Interpretative Trail

1.1 mi
one way
55 ft
climb
670 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Oct
best months

Kaukauna Interpretative Trail is an easy, short hike in northeastern Wisconsin, about half a mile from the town of Kaukauna. The route is roughly 1.1 miles long and rises about 55 feet from a starting point near 649 feet to a high of about 670 feet. It runs point to point rather than forming a loop. The trail is a short outing, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.45 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent, and the route finishes with a slight drop of about 150 feet. Bikes are allowed, so it works well for a ride or a walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Appleton weather station show July highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F, while September cools to highs around 72°F with lows near 51°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 25°F and several snowy days a month from December through February. Other outings are close by. Konkapot Creek Trail is about 1.5 miles away, and Darboy Park Trail is about 4.8 miles off. Climbers can find The Chamber of Solitude about 7.8 miles away, and paddlers can reach the North Branch Manitowoc River about 9.1 miles from the trail.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Kaukauna Interpretative 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

      25° / 10°

      9 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      29° / 12°

      8 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      10 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 34°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      67° / 46°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 39°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      31° / 17°

      10 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Appleton, WI, 8.5 mi away at 792 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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