Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program
Stockbridge Ledge Woods (No. 345)

Overview

Location

Calumet County. T18N-R19E. Part of government lots 169 and 170. 35 acres.

Access

From the intersection of State Highway 55 and County Highway E in Stockbridge, go south on Highway 55 2.6 miles, then east on County Highway F 0.8mile, then north on Ledge Road 0.5 mile to the south boundary. The State Natural Area lies west of the road.

Description

Description

Stockbridge Ledge Woods features a mature forest situated on the top of the Niagara Escarpment. The forest is dominated by large sugar maple, American beech, and basswood along with white oak and contains numerous savanna grasses and forbs. Its position atop the escarpment affords a scenic view of Lake Winnebago. There is a good diversity of tree sizes and an equally diverse understory. The herbaceous layer includes wood anemone, blue cohosh, nodding trillium, trout-lily, may-apple, bellwort, early meadow-rue, Missouri goldenrod, Pennsylvania sedge, thimbleweed, shooting-star, and hepatica. Cream gentian (Gentiana alba), state threatened, has been recorded for the area. Additional rare species would probably be found with more inventory work. Ephemeral ponds are present throughout the flat crest of the outcrop. Stockbridge Ledge Woods is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 2002.

Maps

The WDNR's State Natural Areas Program is comprised of lands owned by the state, private conservation organizations, municipalities, other governmental agencies, educational institutions, and private individuals. Therefore, while the majority of SNAs are open to the public, access may vary accordingly. Public use restrictions may apply due to public safety, or to protect endangered or threatened species or unique natural features. Lands may be temporarily closed due to specific management activities. Users are encouraged to contact the land owner for more specific details.

The data shown on these maps have been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliability, and resolution. The data may contain errors or omissions and should not be interpreted as a legal representation of legal ownership boundaries.

• Detailed Map [PDF, 124 KB]

Activities

Please come prepared for your visit. Amenities vary from site to site with most SNAs being primitive and without facilities. See Guidelines for Visitation for details.

Allowable Activities

Most DNR-owned SNAs allow:

• Hiking
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Trapping
• Skiing

Some exceptions apply. Properties closed to the public or closed to specific use, such as hunting, will be posted.

***For non-DNR-owned SNAs: Additional use guidelines may apply. Please verify any use restrictions with the landowner or contact the SNA Program. Landowners may require additional permits or restrict the number of hunters at a given SNA to provide a quality hunting experience. SNA landowners can be found at the bottom of each SNA description page.

Prohibited Activities

• Horseback riding
• Rock climbing
• Vehicles, including bicycles, ATVs, aircraft, and snowmobiles except on trails and roadways designated for their use
• Collecting of plants (including fruits, nuts, or edible plant parts), animals, fungi, rocks, minerals, fossils, archaeological artifacts, soil, downed wood, or any other natural material, alive or dead

Please note that a permit is required for scientific collection and research on State Natural Areas. For more information, contact Thomas Meyer, State Natural Areas Program Specialist.

For more information on rules governing state-owned SNAs and other state lands, please consult Wisconsin's Administrative Code Chapter NR 45 (exit DNR)