The Best Hikes Near Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

The Twin Lakes area has beautiful hiking trails. Check out of top 9 hiking trails below. We love hiking with our family and our dogs, so all of these are ideal for a weekend trip to the Twin Lakes area.


1. Lake Elizabeth Nature Preserve

Address: 11000 Lakeview Rd, Richmond, IL 60071

Rose: Beautiful lookout with benches to relax, enjoy the scenery, or read a book

Thorn: The park is full of bees doing their thing and pollinating, which is very important to us. However, if you have young children or dogs, be vigilant of the bees along the trail.

Website: https://www.mccdistrict.org/visit___explore/places_to_go/find_a_site/elizabeth_lake_nature_preserve_varga_archeological_site.php

Check out our blog post on Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve


2. New Munster Wildlife Area

Address: 344th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105

Rose: Almost always empty–perfect for a dog who prefers to be alone

Thorn: Be careful during hunting season

Website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/WildlifeAreas/newmunster.html


3. Kenosha County Veteran’s Memorial Park

Address: 8697 Co Hwy KD, Burlington, WI 53105

Rose: Many different trails gives you a different hike every time you visit this park

Thorn: Not all of the trails connect, and there are two different parking lots on the far ends of the park

Website: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1658/Kenosha-County-Veterans-Memorial-Park

Check out our blog post on Kenosha County Veteran’s Memorial Park


4. Ice House Trail

Address: 100 N Lake Ave, Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Rose: The trail starts/ends near our favorite coffee shops, Cup of Joe, that happens to also be a Friends (TV show) themed coffee shop.

Thorn: Can get pretty crowded near the Twin Lakes end of the trail, not ideal for dogs who are dog or people reactive

Website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/wisconsin/ice-house-trail


5. Seno K/RLT Conservancy

Address: 3606 Dyer Lake Road, Burlington, WI 53105

Rose: Never crowded so it is a perfect spot for a hike with your dog

Thorn: No garbage cans on the trail for poop bags

Website: https://senokrlt.org/

Check out our full blog post on the Seno Conservancy


6. Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy

Address: 251 Elkhorn Rd, Williams Bay, WI 53191

Rose: 3 parking lots with 3 access points to the trails

Thorn: Since it is a conservancy area, some of the trails might be under construction when you visit

Website: https://friendsofknc.org/


7. White River County Park

Address: 6503 Sheridan Springs Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Rose: Variety of ecosystems. You will hike through sunny spots, shaded forests, and along the river.

Thorn: A few hills that may be difficult for some hikers

Website: https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/828/White-River-Park


8. Four Seasons Nature Preserve

Address: N1889 Co Trunk H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Rose: Multiple shelters to have a picnic lunch

Thorn: The dog area is wonderful, but it is not fenced in. Not ideal for puppies or runners.

Website: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/listing/four-seasons-nature-preserve/1910/


9. Big Foot Beach State Park

Address: 1550 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Rose: Beautiful hike in all seasons, but especially in the winter

Thorn: Pay to park in the state park

Website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/bigfoot


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The Lake Geneva area has beautiful hiking trails. Check out of top 6 hiking trails below. We love hiking with our family and our dogs, so all of these are ideal for a weekend trip.


3 Replies to “The Best Hikes Near Twin Lakes, Wisconsin”

  1. I passed by Wisconsin during my cross-country road trip a couple years back and would love to go back sometime to do more hiking — it was so pretty there! Thank you for all these ideas! <3

  2. Great options for hikers and nature lovers. I enjoy walks in all seasons as trails will often look very different due to the time of year. And, always look for dog friendly hikes, so Four Seasons might be interesting one to do.

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