Wisconsin · Hiking

Nature Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
96 ft
climb
635 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Nature Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wisconsin covering 0.36 miles with 35 feet of elevation gain. The trail returns via the same path it went out on.

  • Nearby · Ferry Rock Trail · Vista · Little Paint Angler Access/Stocking Trail
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Nature Trail

    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

      27° / 11°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      32° / 14°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 42°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 18°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Genoa Dam 8, WI, 3.3 mi away at 639 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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