Walnut Trail

Walnut Trail is a short, easy hike in New Glarus Woods State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 45 feet, and it runs from a low point of about 1,019 feet to a high of about 1,068 feet. The climb is flat, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 3% grade. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Winters are cold, with January highs near 27°F and several snowy days each month from December through February. The trail makes an easy pairing with other short walks in the park. Havenridge Nature Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Basswood Nature Trail and Vista Trail are both within about a mile. Paddlers can reach the Little Sugar River, about 1.8 miles off.