Parks and Nature Trails

Park and Nature Trails

Twin Lakes - Lake Mary & Lake Elizabeth
Twin Lakes / Silver Lake
Big Foot Beach State Park
Duck Lake Nature Area
Fontana Fen
Four Seasons Nature Preserve
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Kishwauketow Conservancy
21 Mile Walk Around Geneva Lake
Walk, Talk, and Gawk
Bong State Recreation Area
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Twin Lakes - Lakes Mary & Elizabeth

In Winter (Dec - March) the Lakes are normally frozen. You will know when it is frozen because ice fisherman will be spotted on the lake with their huts. It is normally safe to walk on ice if more than 1 inch is frozen. However, we recommend you check with local authorities to make sure the ice is frozen and safe to walk on both lakes.

Feel free to ice skate or skiing and enjoy the lake to its fullest.

Twin Lakes - Silver Lake

There is a hill in Silver Lake Park. Take Route F (past Sentry) and then turns into Route B (towards Silver Lake). ¼ mile before the Dairy Queen is a state park, Silver Lake Park which is on the south side of street. You will see the busy sled hill inside park.

Big Foot Beach State Park

This 272 acre park has a magnificent public beach and five miles of hiking trails including lagoons, wooded areas, open grass and marshlands that are home to many bird species. Located on Hwy 120 South of Lake Geneva. A State Park sticker is required and can be purchased on site.

Duck Lake Nature Area

On the Southern side of Lake Como is this 2-mile lakeshore walkway passing through brushes, woods and pastures. Also call Warbler Walkway because most of the state's warblers have been seen there. Located off Grandview Road.

Fontana Fen

This 10-acre conservation area on Hwy 67 is home to one of the rarest type of wetlands, the calcareous fen. A fen is a type of wetland prairie with an internal ground water system conducive to supporting only a few specialized plants. Located on Hwy 67 between Fontana and Walworth west of St. Benedict Church.

Four Seasons Nature Preserve

This 66-acre nature preserve is part of the City of Lake Geneva Park System. 40 acres of wetland (sedge meadow, pond, calcareous fen and tamaracks) and 20 acres of upland that are being restored to prairies (xeric, sand, short-grass, tall-grass, wet mesic and oak opening with mature oaks and hickories) are all on one site. The preserve is bordered by 250 acres, which is part of a primary environmental corridor, and is open to the public for tours. The trail has plaques identifying various plant and animal species. Phone: 262-248-3673

Kettle Moraine State Forest

Eighty miles of groomed and marked forest trails throughout this 2000-acre preserve provide a magnificent backdrop for hiking, biking, and camping. In winter, cross-country skis are available for rent. The forests' Southern unit is located on Hwy. H, five miles north of Elkhorn. A State Park sticker is required and can be purchased on site. Phone: 262-594-2135

Kishwauketow Conservancy

Established in 1989, this natural area has been preserved for the enjoyment of all. The name Kishwauketoe is the Potawatomi Indian word for sparkling water. More than four miles of trails through this 230-acre wetland area will take you through many kinds of habitats and plant communities. Its main entrance is located in Williams Bay along Hwy 67 just North of Geneva Street.

12 mile walk around Lake Geneva

Free. Access by any public park on the lake. - Lake Genvea WI

Walk, Talk and Gawk

A map and guide of the Geneva Lake Shore Path includes 7 separate walks ranging from 2 to 3.5 miles. For each walk, points of interest, distance, path conditions, public access, and parking information are provided. Walk, Talk and Gawk is available in local stores or by mail order. Guided tours may be arranged. Phone: 262-249-1445

Bong State Recreation Area

Hiking, swimming, boating, hunting, cross-county skiing, snowmobiling and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy this large, year round, state-operated recreation area.

I-94 and Hwy. 142, Kansasville
262-652-0377 / 262-878-5600

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For additional ideas on outdoor activities in the greater Twin Lakes area, click the link to Kenosha County on Explore Wisconsin