Near Brady's Bluff Trail - North
A winter sun sets over the goat prairie switchback on the Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - North
Soak up this view from the shelter area at the top of Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - North
A switchback cuts through a goat prairie on Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - North
The trail is steep heading down from the top of Brady's Bluff.

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Brady's Bluff Trail - North

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The northern section of the Brady's Bluff Trail that runs between the summit and the trailhead at the park shop.
1.2
mi
Distance
565
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is inside Perrot State Park so you'll need a Wisconsin Parks day or annual pass to access it.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
565ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,161ft
High Point
713ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section of the Brady's Bluff Trail starts at the park shop that is east of the Nature Center. It leads along the northern boundary of the park and then climbs up a ridge to the summit of Brady's Bluff. The grade of the trail steepens as you approach the ridge.

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Contributors
Rick M