Hiking Trails & Parks in Wisconsin
10,104 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 0 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Wisconsin. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 10,104 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
Curated Guides for Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Wisconsin?
Yes — we have 10,104 mapped hiking and walking trails in Wisconsin, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Wisconsin?
Nerfherder DH near La Crosse is rated expert — the toughest classification among Wisconsin's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Wisconsin for families?
Soldiers Field track near Rochester is one of the best family picks in Wisconsin — easy difficulty and 0.2 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Wisconsin?
Each of the 10,104 trails in Wisconsin has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Wisconsin?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in Wisconsin yet.
Can I go camping in Wisconsin?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Wisconsin right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
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.