Emma Carlin Trail
Whitewater, Wisconsin
| Address: | ~Co Rd Z, Palmyra, WI 53156, USA |
| GPS: |
42°52'13.8"N 88°32'39.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wisconsin |
Cross Country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, and Snowshoe
This trail system, on County Highway Z just south of State Highway 59, goes through a hardwood forest with mostly hilly terrain. Three color coded trails ranging from 3.5 to 8 miles. Parking, water and vault toilets are available. The trails in this system are single-track mountain bike trails that are generally more difficult than the John Muir Trails.
- Brown Loop, moderate, 3.5 miles: Skirt in and out of pines and hardwoods, pass a kettle lowland, then after joining up with the orange loop, proceed uphill along a moraine and back downhill to the trail head.
- Orange Loop, moderate/hard, 6 miles: Traverse the contours of the glacial geography, generally uphill to the scenic overlook where the Connector trail meets the Carlin trails. Then get ready for lots of ups and downs until meeting back with the brown loop.
- Green Loop, hard, 8 miles: This trail is continuous with the orange, until it splits off on the southern half of the loop. Here you are in for several difficult ups and downs.
More Information
Recreation | Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit | Wisconsin DNR
With more than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests, Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this forest.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kms/recreationNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Whitewater, Wisconsin
- Head east on W Center St toward S 1st St (410 ft)
- Turn left onto W Whitewater St (262 ft)
- Turn right onto W Main St/Old Hwy 12 (476 ft)
- Turn left onto N Jefferson St (430 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E North St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto WI-59 E/N Newcomb StContinue to follow WI-59 E(8.9 mi)
- Turn left onto WI-59 E/Kettle Moraine Scenic Dr/W Main StContinue to follow WI-59 E/Kettle Moraine Scenic Dr(2.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Co Rd Z (0.6 mi)
- Turn right (144 ft)
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