Wisconsin
Southern Kettle Moraine – Nordic Trails
Trail Description:
Mostly wooded trail system, which makes for cooler running or hiking in the summer months. However, come prepared for mosquitos in the summer time. Great Cross Country skiing in the winter time. These trails are for running and hiking (no mountain bikes) when there is no snow. When the snow arrives come to the trails with skis or you will not be permitted to use the trails .. on the other side of highway H you will find excellent mountain biking trails (not posted in this guide).
The Kettle Moraine Nordic trails are scenic and hilly, and very enjoyable whether running or hiking. The trail consists of single track as well as wider trails that are groomed for cross country skiing in the winter time. Soft underfoot in many places, its one of my favorite places to run. The Kettle Moraine trails are a fabulous family spot. Bring the kids or friends to share the hike and then picnic afterwards. There are many picnic tables at the trailhead and a very nice new building if you wish to have shelter (or warmth in the winter after skiing).
Awesome and well maintained trail system with something for everyone! A place that all will enjoy, even your dog!
Length:
Seven Trails Total: From longest to shortest (via my GPS and GPX tracks) listed below:
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- GPX file (for GPS device)
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- trail description in printable PDF (please visit this page for future updates though, as its easiest to keep you updated in html!)
- 20% off coupons for future purchases of trails or prints
Blue Loop: 8.76 miles
Green Loop: 3.5 miles
White Loop: 3.13 miles
Orange Loop: 2.48 miles
Red Loop: 1.95 miles
Purple Loop: 1.62 miles
Brown Loop: .66 miles
All Loops Grand Total: 22.10 miles
Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate. The Blue loop, which is the longest, is always a good workout. Not only is it the longest of all the trails but it also has a section with some nice rolling steeper hills!
Equipment:
Hiking or running shoes. Plenty of water, especially on the blue loop or if you plan to be out on the trails for awhile. There is a drinking fountain at the trail head so it’s also a consideration to do shorter loops, ensuring that you have a water source every few miles (as you arrive back to the trail head). The trails are well marked though as with any trail of multiple loops it will help to load my GPX track into your GPS.
Trailhead:
There are two trail head entrances (and two trail ends) within the same area. The White Loop, Purple Loop, and Brown Loops all enter the trailhead seen at the right. The Blue, Green, Orange and Red trails all start at the trailhead that starts to the left. (You will see what I mean when you get there.)
GPS coordinates to trailhead Parking:
Trailend:
Same area as trailhead
Season(s):
Best all seasons. Winter : only cross country skiing is permitted if there is snow
Parking Sticker (WI state parks) or Day Pass Required!:
Please see the website for up to date fees
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Kettles Blue Loop
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Kettle Nordic Green Loop
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Kettles – White Loop
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Nordic Kettles Orange Loop
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Nordic Kettles Red Loop
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Nordic Kettles Purple Loop
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Kettles Nordic Brown Loop
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Your KMZ file is located in the folder that you downloaded
Resources:
- Trail Conditions
- Yummy Food! The Food at the General Store at Backyard Bikes (hwy 12 and H.. right down the road to and from the trails!).. its not just a bike shop! They have great, filling and healthy foods for before and after the trail!
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