Near Brady's Bluff Trail - West
A winter sun sets over the goat prairie switchback on the Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - West
Soak up this view from the shelter area at the top of Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - West
A switchback cuts through a goat prairie on Brady's Bluff Trail.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - West
The trail is steep heading down from the top of Brady's Bluff.
Near Brady's Bluff Trail - West
The ravine near the beginning of Brady's Bluff Trail still holds ice from a small seep during the spring. The bluff can be seen in the background.

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Brady's Bluff Trail - West

4.8 (5 Ratings)
A singletrack with wooden stairs at the top 15% that leads to the top of Brady's Bluff.
0.5
mi
Distance
546
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
This trail is inside Perrot State Park so you'll need a Wisconsin Parks day or annual pass to access it.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
546ft
Elevation Gain
62ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,170ft
High Point
687ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A nice, singletrack trail that starts in a narrow ravine that climbs up along a number of sandstone cliffs and leads to a switchbacking wooden staircase that will eventually continue through the steep bluff-face to the summit. Enjoy incredible views from the top!

Route Conditions

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October 03, 2024
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October 03, 2024
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