Wisconsin · Cross-country skiing · Near Spring Green

Flint Rock Nature Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
174 ft
climb
1,607 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Flint Rock Nature Trail is a cross-country ski route in Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back of about 1.7 miles, with a total climb of 174 feet and a high point of 1,607 feet. It is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles in, with a grade of 7 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 28°F and lows near 7°F, with February similar at about 33°F. That station sits roughly 840 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. The trail sits close to several other routes. Willow Spring Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and the Skating Loop and John Minix Trail are each about 0.3 mile off. Paddlers can reach the East Branch Pecatonica River about 5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Family Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Starlight Bar & Grill

    Pub

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Prairie Overlook

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 12 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Flint Rock Nature Trail

    Best months: April–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

      28° / 7°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 10°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      8 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 57°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 47°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 36°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 26°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 14°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazomanie Wwtp, WI, 9.7 mi away at 764 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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