Near Perrot Ridge Trail
Great views await from the incline that marks the beginning of Perrot Ridge.
Near Perrot Ridge Trail
The beginning of the ridgeline along the Perrot Ridge Trail offers phenomenal views of the surrounding area.
Near Perrot Ridge Trail
The trail is steep hiking up to the summit of Perrot Ridge.

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Perrot Ridge Trail

5.0 (4 Ratings)
This trail is a loop that takes you to the summit of Perrot Ridge and through a beautiful bluff ravine.
1.9
mi
Distance
516
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
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
1.92mi
Distance
516ft
Elevation Gain
532ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,156ft
High Point
655ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is mostly singletrack with a few bits of doubletrack. Most of the trail is a gentle climb with the exception being the approach to Perrot Ridge, which becomes a much higher grade. Perrot Ridge provides beautiful views of the Mississippi River, goat prairies, and Brady's Bluff to the northwest. The southeast section of the loop follows a very scenic bluff ravine that also connects with the Riverview Trail.

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Contributors
Rick M