Devil's Lake State Park

Devil's Lake State Park

Devil's Lake State Park

Description

Founded in 1911, Devil's Lake is the third oldest state park in Wisconsin, the largest, and the most visited. Devil's Lake offers magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy swimming beaches, 29 miles of hiking trails, or ease into the backcountry solitude. Devil's Lake is a beautiful year-round park with an intriguing natural history along the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Contact

Website: Devil's Lake State Park

Location

 Directions

  43.4284, -89.7322

County: Sauk

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    Full Moon Hike

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    Go for a walk under the near-full moon! Experience a guided walk or snowshoe (approximately 2 miles) on the Steinke Basin trail on the night closest to the full moon.

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    First Day Hike

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    Start the New Year right with a hike on the Grottos Trail at Devil’s Lake. We’ll Start at the CCC parking lot for a 1.5-mile round trip through the woods to the lake and back. Please dress for the weather. Valid Wisconsin State Parks admission…

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    Friends Of Devil's Lake December Torchlit Hike

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    Please join the Friends of Devil's Lake for the first of our seasonal torchlit hikes!

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    Trek With A Naturalist

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    Winter is a wonderful time for an invigorating hike. This hike is designed for those who like active hiking! We’ll trek the West Bluff/Tumbled Rock trail for an energizing 2.5-mile hike. The Naturalist will stop occasionally to interpret the…

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    Nature Trivia Walk

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    Drop-in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to test your nature knowledge!

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    Opt Outside Hike With Friends Of Devil's Lake

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    Choose to opt outside this Black Friday with the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park.

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    Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

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    Participants will receive a set of clues to go on a scavenger hunt.

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    Letterboxing Adventure

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    Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues and recording their discovery in their personal journal. Drop-in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to go on a letterboxing adventure!

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    Friends Annual Halloween Hike

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    Go on a 1-mile torch-lit hike and find out about bats.

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    Friends Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

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    Join the Friends in their annual pumpkin carving contest and Halloween Hike. Pumpkins and carving supplies will be provided.

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