Red Loop

Red Loop is a short, easy loop in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 1.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 27 feet, so it's a low-effort outing that works well as a quick walk or a warm-up before exploring more of the forest. The loop is a closed circuit, and the highest point on the route is about 1184 feet, with the lowest around 1121 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.1 miles in, with a grade of roughly 7 percent. Bikes are allowed, so the trail works for both hikers and riders. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F and September highs near 72°F, while winter brings frequent snow days from December through February. The Purple Loop, a cross-country ski route, sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Purple Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Campground Road and the Green Loop, both used for cross-country skiing, are each about half a mile away.