Belmont Mound State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
144 acres2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Belmont
Few parks or trails are on the map in Belmont
The biggest trail networks: Belmont Mound State Park (2 mi), Platte Mound Park (0.8 mi). 1% of Belmont’s land is conserved, about 374 acres. 378 acres are parks and preserves, 380 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
374 acres · of 41.0 sq mi of land
Trails
15 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
378 ac
380 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
35%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
5.7 mi
5.7 mi paths
Highest peak
1,427 ft
Platte Mounds
Lakes & rivers
3
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Belmont Mound State Park, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Platte Mound Park
Managed by University of Wisconsin Platteville
94 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Belmont Prairie State Natural Area
Nature preserve
57 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
374 conserved acres
1% of Belmont’s land. Who manages Belmont’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources374 ac
State Park · 374 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Mound State Park State Park | State natural resources | 275 | Open |
| Mound View State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 73 | Open |
| Pecatonica State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 26 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Belmont
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Belmont
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Belmont
Platte Mounds1,427 ft elevation · In Platte Mound Park
DirectionsBelmont Mound1,401 ft elevation · In Belmont Mound State Park
DirectionsLittle Mound1,276 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 2.2 miUnpaved · 2.4 mi
Pecatonica State Trail2.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
5.7 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
5.7 mi
off-road bike paths
Pecatonica State TrailBike route
2.2 miHistory along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 3 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
First CapitolBuilding · listed 1970
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Belmont
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
January is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Belmont →
Next door
Belmont and its neighbors
Belmont has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kendall | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mifflin | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elk Grove | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Belmont
Where can I hike in Belmont?
The longest trail networks: Belmont Mound State Park, 2 miles; Platte Mound Park, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Belmont’s trails?
Belmont Mound State Park and Platte Mound Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Belmont?
5.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 5.7 of off-road paths. Named routes: Pecatonica State Trail.
Is there public land near Belmont?
985 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Belmont or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 378 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Belmont neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →