Natural Bridge State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
548 acres3.2 mi of trail
Whitetail Hiking TrailIndian Moccasin Nature Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Honey Creek Swiss Rural Historic District · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in Honey Creek
Few parks or trails are on the map in Honey Creek
The biggest trail networks: Natural Bridge State Park (3.2 mi), Hemlock Draw State Natural Area (2.4 mi), Honey Creek State Natural Area (1.4 mi). 14% of Honey Creek’s land is conserved, about 4,270 acres. 2,863 acres are parks and preserves, 3,922 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
14%
4,270 acres · of 47.6 sq mi of land
Trails
7.5 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,863 ac
3,922 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
39%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,079 ft
Hogback Hill
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Natural Bridge State Park, with 3.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Hemlock Draw State Natural Area
Nature preserve
945 acres2.4 mi of trail
Hemlock Draw Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Nature preserve
681 acres1.4 mi of trail
Dischler Addition TrailHoney Creek Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Pine Hollow State Natural Area
Nature preserve
277 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 7 parks & preserves
Natural Bridge State Park548 acres · 3.2 mi of trail · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsHemlock Draw State Natural Area945 acres · 2.4 mi of trail
DirectionsHoney Creek State Natural Area681 acres · 1.4 mi of trail
DirectionsPine Hollow State Natural Area277 acres
Baxter's Hollow State Natural Area149 acres
Pan Hollow State Natural Area104 acres
Honey Creek Rod And Gun Club Park And Lake4 acres
Who protects it
4,270 conserved acres
14% of Honey Creek’s land. Who manages Honey Creek’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits2,795 ac
State natural resources1,068 ac
Private owners825 ac
Private Conservation · 2,688 acState Recreation Area · 951 acState Park · 660 acConservation Easement · 389 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 113 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo Hills Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1,078 | Open |
| Hemlock Draw Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 1,056 | Open |
| Honey Creek Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 843 | Restricted |
| Natural Bridge State Park State Park | State natural resources | 533 | Open |
| Pine Hollow Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 304 | Open |
| Pan Hollow Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 252 | Open |
| Baxter'S Hollow Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 153 | Open |
| Leopold Memorial Woods Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 80 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Honey Creek
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Honey Creek
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Honey Creek
Plus 1 peak without a name on the map.
Trails & water
6 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.2 mi
Hemlock Draw Trail1.2 mi
Dischler Addition Trail0.8 mi
Honey Creek Trail0.6 mi
Whitetail Hiking Trail0.3 mi
Old Sandpit Road alignment0.3 mi
Indian Moccasin Nature Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Honey Creek
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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 32 | 44 | 57 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
January is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Honey Creek →
Next door
Honey Creek and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Franklin | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Troy | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sumpter | 38% | 1.0 | 7,827 | 71% | A+ |
| Freedom | — 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 Honey Creek
Where can I hike in Honey Creek?
The longest trail networks: Natural Bridge State Park, 3.2 miles; Hemlock Draw State Natural Area, 2.4 miles; Honey Creek State Natural Area, 1.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Honey Creek’s trails?
Natural Bridge State Park and Hemlock Draw State Natural Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Honey Creek?
27,346 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Honey Creek or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,863 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Honey Creek 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 →