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Added by Collin Enstad
Distance: 4 miles roundtrip (out-and-back). Elevation gain: 300 ft. Hike through the glen as cliffs rise around you.
Located next to the popular Devil's Lake State Park, Parfrey's Glen holds many of the same geographical features. Parfrey's Glen is unique, however, for the rock cliffs that tower over you on both sides as you make your way though the gorge.
The mile hike from the trailhead to the glen requires some nimble climbing to make it all the way through. The trail runs parallel to a small creek, and crosses it a couple of times. The trail continues past the glen, but eventually tapers off and is often very muddy.
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Alisha Christensen
11/14/2022
Nice hike
We really enjoyed this hike.
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Tanya Ciurro
3/15/2019
Year Round Hiking Fun
We love hiking this area anytime of the year. It's gorgeous and a fun hike that includes a mix of easy trails and climbing boulders.
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Matt Johnson
4/3/2017
An awesome appetizer/dessert hike to Devil's Lake SP
A short trip overall, Parfrey's Glen is still worth the stop. The hike back is fun and the scenery is something else. We went ...
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Kyle Heise
9/30/2016
Winter is Coming
If you are not afraid of the cold, and if you live in Wisconsin you probably aren't, Parfrey's Glen is a wonderful winter destination ...
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Flipst
8/24/2016
Awesome!
The gorge is beautiful. Climbed on top of boulders and walked in the stream to get to a little waterfall.
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rex miller
6/30/2016
Go to Devils Lake!!
Not a lot here. Go to Devils Lake instead!!
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Emily Otis
3/20/2016
Beautiful But Short
This is such an easy walk. A paved walkway gives way to gravel, which turns into a trail that fans out to the gorge ...
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