Hartman Creek State Park
Trail Descriptions
Bike Trails
There are about 12 miles of off-road biking trails in the park which are
combination hiking/biking segments. A 6-mile segment is all singletrack and was completed by a local bike club, Cronies. These trails are not paved. Bikers
age 16 and older must have a daily or annual state trail
pass to use trails within the park.
Deer Path Trail
The Deer Path Trail, a 1-mile loop trail around Allen Lake,
is especially scenic, offering a wonderful view of wildlife and the
springs that supply all of the water to this lake.
Dike Trail

Snow blankets tree branches.
Photo by Merlin Horn
The Dike Trail is 1-mile long and crosses a narrow strip of
land between Mid and Hartman lakes.
Horse Trails
The park's bridle trails are only a few years old and offer nearly 7
miles of scenic trail through forest, prairie and along Allen Creek. Equestrians
age 16 and older must have a daily or annual state trail
pass to use trails within the park.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Hartman Creek State Park includes 3 miles of the Ice
Age National Scenic Trail, crossing through
Waupaca and Portage counties. The trail winds north-south through the western end of the park and adjacent Emmons Creek Fish and Wildlife Area. It's marked with yellow paint blazes and signs. The segment of trail in the wildlife area is closed to hikers during the deer gun season, and blaze orange clothing is recommended during other hunting seasons.
Oak Ridge Trail System
The most extensive hiking trail is the Oak Ridge System, 4.87
miles total. Hiking... biking..
Pope Lake Trail
Pope Lake Trail (1 mile) circles a pine plantation and is relatively
flat.
Windfeldt Trail
The Windfeldt Trail is about 2 miles long and more
open, going through parts of old orchard area and oak forest.
Winter Trails
In winter, 6 miles of trails are available for cross-country skiing
and 3.5 miles are available for snowshoeing. Winter trail map [PDF].
Last Revised: Tuesday January 17 2012
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