West Bluff Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Baraboo, Wisconsin that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
rock climbing
walking
lake
views
wild flowers
wildlife
rocky
scramble
Watch your step as you work your way along the rim of quartzite cliffs that form the western rim of Devils Lake basin. The West Bluff Trail at Devils Lake is one of the more impressive in the park. From atop 100-200ft quartzite cliffs, you have a view east to the lake and beyond to the East Bluff. There are many picturesque rock outcrops along the way, and you can often see hawks and eagles soaring on the thermals generated by the cliffs. The West Bluff Trail also offers access to the top of many climbing routes in the cliffs below. Check with the park office about climbing regulations before heading out.
Largely paved trail with steep stairs at places. Clean and no obstacles. A series of purple quartzite cliffs offer excellent views toward part of Baraboo to the north, East bluff to the east, the moraine to the southeast, and Devils lake down below. On return took the Tumbled rock trail along the lake, nice talus fields.
great trail win fantastic views of the lake and valley. Also saw a bald eagle perched near the summit of this trail. Amazing.
Went with kids after weekend in Dells. Great trails around an unspoiled lake (no motors).
Great little short hike with the dogs before heading to Madison
great trail. we did a loop starting north end of the lake around west bluff, boardwalk, up balanced rock and back down the east bluff trail. about 5.5-6 miles and total time was around 2.5 hours. started early to beat the crowds on the 4th.
steep in places very scenic can be crowded on weekends. early morning excursions recommend.
The west side has the better views, nice hike overall.
So gorgeous!
Cindy K.
A beautiful trail made up of a combination of steps carved into the rock,paved and dirt path. The trail starts out with a fairly strenuous climb to the top of the buff, travels along the rim with a gorgeous view of the lake and then back down.
Combine with tumbled rocks to return to starting point.