Mukwonago
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 334 ft
- climb
- 1,467 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jul–Aug
- best months
Is Mukwonago open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Mukwonago, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mukwonago is a cross-country ski route in the Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 3.7 miles, with a low point of 1,388 feet and a high of 1,467 feet. The climb is easy, with a total elevation gain of 77 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.87 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Clam Lake show January highs around 20°F and lows near 1°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 25°F. Summer is mild, with July highs near 76°F and lows around 56°F. The closest neighbor is the Mukwonago Ski Trail 2.3 KM, about 1.8 miles away. Moose Lake campground sits about 4.4 miles off, and the Lynch Creek South and Lynch Creek hikes are both within about 6.5 miles.
- MUKWONAGO SKI TRAIL 2.3 KMHiking1.8 mi
Moose LakeCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain4.4 mi- Lynch Creek SouthHiking5.9 mi
- Lynch CreekHiking6.5 mi
- Little Moos River HwtHiking6.7 mi
- Little Moose River HwtHiking6.9 mi
- Two Axe HwtHiking8.8 mi
- Lake ChippewaLake fishing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Rock Lake National Rec 6KmCross-country skiing · ~15 min drive
- Conservancy TrailCross-country skiing · ~18 min drive
- East Side TrailCross-country skiing · ~18 min drive
- Rock Lake National Rec 7.1KmCross-country skiing · ~16 min drive
- Forest Lodge Nature TrailCross-country skiing · ~18 min drive
- Birkie ClassicCross-country skiing · ~18 min drive
- Rock Lake National Rec 11.5 KmCross-country skiing · ~16 min drive
- MukwonagoCross-country skiing · Next door
- Birkebeiner TrailCross-country skiing · ~18 min drive
- Rock Lake National Rec 4KmCross-country skiing · ~17 min drive
Best time to visit Mukwonago
Best months: July–August. 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.
Jan
20° / 1°
11 wet
Feb
25° / 1°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 13°
10 wet
Apr
49° / 27°
12 wet
May
63° / 40°
13 wet
Jun
73° / 51°
14 wet
Jul
76° / 56°
12 wet
Aug
75° / 54°
12 wet
Sep
67° / 46°
13 wet
Oct
52° / 34°
14 wet
Nov
37° / 22°
12 wet
Dec
25° / 8°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clam Lake 4w, WI, 10.2 mi away at 1,498 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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