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Hike Trail

Orange Loop

4.0 (1 Rating)
Loop trail through Old Growth Forest Network-listed forest preserve.
1.4
mi
Distance
61
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyFishingSpringWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.37mi
Distance
61ft
Elevation Gain
61ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
873ft
High Point
807ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Signage for this and a few different shorter loop trails is clear - this loop follows signage for the Orange Loop. Beautiful old growth hardwood forest. Spring wildflowers and native plants in bloom, fall hardwood colors. The hardwood preserve contained in the loop is a part of the Old Growth Forest Network https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/wi-muskego-park Make a longer 2.5 mile loop by following the full Yellow Loop around the entire park property.

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