Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland

During the colder months explore the Wade House grounds by snowshoe! Available for pick up from the Wade House Visitor Center ticket desk when there’s at least 4 inches of snow glittering on the ground.

Please provide a valid driver’s license or other ID to hold until the snowshoes are returned.

Cruise through the Village on Bicycle

Take a cruise around our picturesque town on one of The Shore Club’s retro roadsters. If you are looking for more of a challenge, take a ride on some of the best trails through the Kettle Moraine using one of the high performance road bikes offered by The Shore Club.

A New Trail to Explore

An approximately 5 mile mountain biking and hiking trail at the 62-acre Rocky Knoll Health Center Campus.  The base trail is complete, though, it is anticipated some revisions and additions will be made moving forward. WisCorps crews and Planning & Conservation Department staff completed the majority of the work.

Rocky Knoll Trail Network Map (Locations & distances are approximate)

Trail Rules

Explore 30,000 Acres of Rolling Hills, Lakes, Forests and Grasslands

The Kettle Moraine State Forest was given to us a mere 15,000 years ago, during the Ice Age, when our area lay under the grip of colossal ice sheets. It is said that nowhere is the glacier’s mark upon the land more impressive than in Wisconsin, namely the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.

Park highlights include the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Interpretive Center and Parnell Tower. The Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive and the Ice Age National Trail also run through the forest.

The forest provides relaxation and recreation throughout all four of our glorious seasons. Summer provides picturesque camping, biking, hiking, fishing or swimming at one of our three beaches. Fall in love with our colors as your meander through our winding roads during the autumn season. Winter provides excellent opportunities for skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Then watch as the forest comes alive during the spring season.

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off-limits to pets.

Hours
Open 6am to 11pm year-round.

Admission
A vehicle admission sticker is required. For more information on daily passes and to purchase annual vehicle admission stickers click HERE.

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3.35 mile segment of the Ice Age National Trail

The trail crosses the Labudde Creek State Fishery Area in Elkhart Lake. The area features hills that are small and easy rollers. A stretch of the trail is currently routed on roads. The LaBudde Creek Segment is either the last or the first of the segments in Sheboygan County. It is disconnected by many miles to adjacent IAT segments in Manitowoc and the Greenbush Segment in the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. Nonetheless, this segment remains a draw for day hikers visiting Elkhart Lake.

This segment is split in two as trail has not yet been routed through some of the State Fishery Area. Long hills on Badger Road and Little Elkhart Lake Road lie between the two footpath segments. There are large gravel parking lots near the beginning of each of the two footpath sections.

The footpath areas are partially forested and partially open in restored prairies. Views of the surrounding wooded hills and the wetlands in the low areas along Labudde Creek are photogenic and scenic.

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EXPLORE THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL

Softball. Volleyball. Ice Skating & More!

June Vollrath Park  facility is an awesome sport complex with baseball & softball fields, playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, horse shoe pit, ice skating rink in winter, picnic area and a pavilion with restrooms! This park serves as home field for the Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah Athletic Association (ELGAA), as well as the High School softball and baseball teams.

Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts

Sheboygan County’s most popular park is a recreational haven for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts…and those who like the indoors. This 30 acre developed year round park boasts the “Marsh Lodge” (full service restaurant and tavern). The 64 fully developed campsites include showers, playground, picnic areas, launch ramp, foot golf, disc golf and fishing piers. County snowmobile trails traverse the Marsh and connect with the County-wide 228 mile trail system. The Sheboygan Marsh Wildlife Area includes over 13,000 acres and attracts hunters, fishers, and wildlife/natural observers. The park now also boasts the State’s tallest wooden observation tower.  The Park and Wildlife Area is a beautiful destination for all seasons.

Peddle through the Village

The Osthoff Resort offers bicycle rentals and mountain bike rentals for the whole family, no matter your shape or size. Bikes are rented by the hour and are open to the public.

Closed for the season. Check back in 2022.

Passionate About the Outdoors

Ecology Outfitters in Plymouth (10 minute drive away) rents snow shoes and cross-country skis for you winter adventure! Let Douglas help you get fitted for the right pair of snow shoes and skies or pick up a pair of your own at the fully equipped store of quality gear that you will love. Head to a number of beautiful trails in the area and get ready for a snow adventure like no other.

Trails Near Elkhart Lake

The LaBudde Creek segment are located about 2 miles from downtown Elkhart Lake. Just 6 miles away in Greenbush, the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest trail system is excellent and offers trails from .7 miles to 4 miles long. Difficulty ranges from easy to most difficult. Both snowshoeing and XC skiing are permitted on these trails.

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When Life Gives You Snow, Go Snow Shoeing!

Snow day? Get out to Quit Qui Oc Golf Course for a snow shoeing adventure! When the conditions are prime and you want to get out of the house for some fun and exercise, head to Quit Qui Oc for show shoe equipment rentals, food, fun and more.

Note: Snowshoeing at Quit Qui Oc is weather dependent. 

Take a Ride Through the Kettles

Rural Wisconsin doesn’t get any prettier than around Elkhart Lake and Kiel. A huge 180-degree bend in the Sheboygan River, the vast Sheboygan Marsh and rolling Kettle Moraine hills are backdrops for the area’s many prosperous dairy farms. The cafes and parks in Kiel and Elkhart Lake are attractions in their own right. They offer a small town hospitality that makes them perfect stopping places for bicyclists.

Top it off with the Sheboygan Marsh Park as a trail head and you have everything necessary for a wonderful bike tour. The park lodge has a restaurant too; you won’t go hungry on this ride. Your pedal through the countryside will be a roller-coaster ride over moderately steep hills, each just high enough for a fine view and speedy run down. Near Kiel, an old road has been turned into a bike and pedestrian trail with great views of the Sheboygan River.

Elkhart Lake to Kiel Tour Map

Calling all Cyclists, Walkers & Runners

4 Miles of Fitness is an affordable way to get in shape while spending time with family and friends. 4 Miles of Fitness is open to all cyclists, walkers, and runners. Group discounts are available, and youth 16 and under are free with an accompanying adult and photo ID.

Road America’s 4 Miles of Fitness events run every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6pm – 8pm, starting in May and running through the end of September (5:30pm – 7:30pm in September).

From cross country trails, to clearly marked service roads around Road America’s picturesque 640-acre facility – and even the legendary 4-mile, 14 turn road racing surface itself – anyone interested in bicycling, walking, or running can enjoy all the facility has to offer in a safe environment free of traffic hassles and the usual neighborhood distractions.

• $5 at the gate per person (cash only)
• $25 for an 8 visit pass
• $60 for an unlimited season membership

Group discounts are available for 10 or more. Youth 16 and under are free with an accompanying adult.

Route Map