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An easy tail through the forest with a viewpoint overlooking the St. Croix River.


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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

863' 263 m

High

826' 252 m

Low

59' 18 m

Up

40' 12 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

A vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas. Admission passes can be purchased online, at individual properties or from DNR service centers. Wisconsin license plates $13/day ($28/year), out-of-state license plates $16/day ($38/year).

Need to Know

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet and under control at all times. Pets are not allowed in buildings, picnic areas or on the swimming beach. A pet picnic area is located at the valley picnic lot near the sledding hill.

This park has both summer and winter trails. In winter (when there's sufficient snow), the Yellow, Green, Purple, and Orange Trail are classic ski-only trails. Hiking, snowshoeing, skate or classic skiing, skijoring and pets are allowed on the multi-use Red, Blue, Brown, Pink, and Black Trail.

Description

This trail connects the Yellow Trail, the Green Trail, and the Orange Trail to the park's main picnic area. An overlook along the trail provides a view out over the St. Croix River. It also connects with the Black Trail, which is a short paved trail that goes down to an large, sandy beach along the river.

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View of the St. Croix from the overlook on the Purple Trail.
Jan 27, 2025 near Prescott, WI

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