Wisconsin · Hiking

South Trail

South TrailPhoto: Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.6 mi
one way
253 ft
climb
986 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

South Trail is a short, easy hike in Barn Bluff Park, a city-managed park in Wisconsin about half a mile from the town of Pucketville. The trail is 0.57 miles long, and it rises from about 958 feet to 986 feet, with a total gain of 253 feet. The steepest part comes early, around 0.2 miles in, where the grade reaches about 26 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 62°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Climbers will find several areas close by, including Large Roof Area about 0.2 miles away and New Vice Area at 0.3 miles. Cyclops Area and Annadonia Area are each about 0.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit South 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

      23° / 6°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 9°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 26°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 14°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red Wing Dam 3, MN, 4.9 mi away at 677 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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