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Best Hiking Trails in Devil's Lake State Park



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Overview

Devil’s Lake State Park is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and is Wisconsin’s most popular state park with about 3 million visitors per year. The over 9,000-acre park anchors more than 27,000 acres of parkland and natural areas open to public recreation in Sauk County.

When to Go

The main area and trails get extremely crowded on weekends. Holidays generally see the park turn away visitors due to capacity concerns. The off the beaten path trails with parking outside the main North and South shore areas provide a much quieter experience.

Permits

Wi State Park pass. Daily passes are available.

Dog Info

Allowed, but must remain on leash at all times.
Dogs are not allowed at the main swimming beaches. There is a dog friendly beach on the south shore and dog swim areas near the boat landings.


Resources

  • dnr.wi.gov
  • wikipedia

  • Hiking Trails (12)
  1. 1
    North Shore beach Loop via West Bluff Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.7 mi
  2. 2
    Balanced Rock Trail and East Bluff Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.3 mi
  3. 3
    South shore picnic and dog area via East Bluff Trail and West Bluff Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.6 mi
  4. 4
    North Shore Picnic and Pet Area Loop via East Bluff Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.0 mi
  5. 5
    Sauk Point Trail
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.6 mi
  6. 6
    East Bluff Woods Trail and East Bluff Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.8 mi
  7. 7
    Devils Doorway Loop via East Bluff Woods Trail and Private Interior Road
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.0 mi
  8. 8
    North Shore beach Loop via Rozno's Meadow Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.0 mi
  9. 9
    Balanced Rock Wall Loop via East Bluff Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.8 mi
  10. 10
    Grottos Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.9 mi