Wisconsin · Mountain biking

Lake Trail

2.3 mi
round trip
813 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Jul–Oct
best months

Lake Trail is a mountain biking route in Lake Wissota State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back that starts and ends at roughly 915 feet, with a high point of 943 feet and a total elevation gain of about 35 feet. The route is rated easy, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Jim Falls show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Big Falls, a climbing area, is about 1.4 miles away, and Duncan Creek Trail is about 3.2 miles away. Bridge Boulders and Jim Falls are both within about 7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Lake Trail

    Best months: July–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° / 7°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 9°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 21°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 33°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 26°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 14°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jim Falls 3nw, WI, 8.8 mi away at 1,070 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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