Hiking Trails & Parks in Wisconsin
10,109 mapped trails and 0 parks across Wisconsin. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 10,109 mapped hiking trails and 0 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 109 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 109 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Wisconsin
A spatially-sampled view of 500 trail and park locations across Wisconsin’s counties.
Wisconsin Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 109 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Wisconsin
Longest Trails in Wisconsin
Hiking guides & rankings for Wisconsin
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Wisconsin, Ranked
Wisconsin's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichWisconsin's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Wisconsin trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Wisconsin
Ten gentle, well-marked Wisconsin trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Wisconsin
Federal parks and recreation areas in Wisconsin ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Wisconsin: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Wisconsin's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.