60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison: Including Dane and Surrounding Counties (60 Hikes within 60 Miles)

Four lakes, rolling hills, and rocky formations are just a few of the earthly wonders that abound in the Madison area of Wisconsin. Known for its university atmosphere and charming neighborhoods, Madison is also an enclave of diverse natural beauty, and this remarkable guide describes every facet. Ranging from walks through the city proper to more rustic hikes outside town limits, there is a hike in this guide for outdoor enthusiasts of every level.

Madison May be Small But its Superb Hiking is Huge! Treks range from easy strolls not far from home such as Picnic Point along Lake Mendota or the challenging 18-mile hike of the Ice Age Trail segment that climbs both 500-foot bluffs at Devil's Lake State Park.

You'll save time with Key At-a-Glance Information for each hike, providing quick and easy assessments of each hike before you hike: Detailed Directions to the Trailheads, GPS-Based Trail Maps with Accurate Hike Information, GPS-Based Elevation Profiles.

Within a 60-mile radius, you can find migrating birds and wetlands in Horicon Marsh, deer and prairie flowers in New Glarus Woods, trout flitting in the shadows of Rowan Creek, and the marks of the last advance of the glaciers in Kettle Moraine State Forest. So what are you waiting for? With local author and hiking expert Kevin Revolinski at your side, the ultimate hike is just a short drive away.