Wisconsin · Hiking

Red Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
235 ft
climb
1,045 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Red Trail is a short, easy hike in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin. The route is about 1.3 miles long, with a one-way climb of 48 feet from a low point of 990 feet to a high of 1045 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.59 miles in, with a 7% grade. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 66°F in May and 72°F in September, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. The trail sits close to several other routes. Yellow Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 0.1 mile away, and Green Trail is about 0.4 mile away. Iat - Parnell Segment is about 3 miles off, and the Milwaukee River, a canoeing route, is about 3.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Red Trail

    Best months: 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

      26° / 12°

      9 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      30° / 14°

      8 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 24°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 34°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      66° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 39°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 29°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      32° / 18°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Plymouth Wwtp, WI, 13.4 mi away at 828 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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