Trails at New Glarus Woods State Park

New Glarus Woods State Park offers over 7 miles of trails that wind through mature forests and restored prairies. Visitors can enjoy hiking up and down the rolling terrain while observing wildlife such as deer, squirrels, turkeys, a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers.

Fall is one of the best times for a hike in New Glarus Woods
DNR Photo

The Basswood Trail is an interpretive trail with signs describing the park's history, flora and fauna.

A guidebook keyed to 36 markders along the Havenridge Trail explains many natural features.

Hikers, be aware that trails may vary in difficulty. Not all trails are surfaced. Hikers and bikers share the paved trail to New Glarus and need to use caution when encountering each other. Trail surfaces can become slippery when wet or leaf covered, and will occasionally have loose sand or gravel or exposed rock.

Wild Edibles and Inedibles

Edible fruits, nuts, asparagus, and wild mushrooms may be gathered in state parks for your own use. Remember, there are many poisonous plants. Be certain of your identification before you consume anything you have gathered. Except for wild edibles, you may not destroy, molest, deface, or remove any natural growth, or natural or archeological feature.

Jack-in-the-pulpit, which has bright red berries in the fall, is one of the non-edible plants in New Glarus Woods. Its root is the most toxic

For more information, ask:

New Glarus Woods State Park
W5446 County Highway NN
P.O. Box 805
New Glarus WI 53574.
(608) 527-2335