Great Hiking In Lake Geneva
Hiking trail along old railway bed from Lake Geneva to Lake Como.
Living in the Midwest means we invariably get a taste of all the seasons. I recently came across a comic that listed the 11 seasons of Wisconsin:
1. Winter
2. Fool's Spring
3. Second Winter
4. Spring of Deception
5. Third Winter
6. Mud Season
7. Actual Spring
8. Summer
9. False Fall
10. Second Summer (1 week)
11. Actual Fall
With the weather recently, I suspect we are at number 5 - Third Winter. While I am an avid snowsport enthusiast, I am certainly ready for warmer days.
With warmer weather on the horizon, I enjoy lacing up the boots and hitting the trails. The Duck Lake Nature Area Trail is an easy hike I recently discovered during weather cycle 4 - Spring of Deception. The trailhead is close to Interlaken and can be accessed off of Grandview Dr. The trail is about 2 miles long and follows along the site of an old commuter train between Lake Geneva and Lake County, IL. The local joke was that the train was so slow that it was quicker to ride a bike. The tracks were removed in the 70's and a nature trail was created. You will pass through brush, woods, and pastures along the path.
The hiking path will take you from Lake Geneva to Mars Resort, The Getaway and more. The Duck Lake Nature Trail runs along the Southern shores of Lake Como.
Duck Lake Nature Trail: Hiking from Lake Geneva to Lake Como,
As you walk the trail, you will undoubtedly hear the chirps and songs of many birds. This trail is often called Warbler Walkway due to its frequent appearance here. They usually inhabit shrubby swamps and edges of hardwood stands. There are 32 species of Warblers found in Wisconsin. For more information on the different species, their songs, and how to identify them, please visit (https://www.birdadvisors.com/warblers-wisconsin/).
A few things to remember as you get out on the trail are: Hike with a friend/family member; stay on the trail; never feed or touch wildlife; take plenty of water; be courteous and observe trail etiquette. Lastly, remember to enjoy the outdoors and our beautiful area!
