Wildcat Mountain State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
2,871 acres16.1 mi of trail
Old Settlers Loop TrailGreen TrailRock Johnson TrailPurple Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Whitestown
Few parks or trails are on the map in Whitestown
The biggest trail networks: Wildcat Mountain State Park (16.1 mi), Kickapoo Valley Reserve (14.5 mi). 12% of Whitestown’s land is conserved, about 2,730 acres. 2,749 acres are parks and preserves, 3,866 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
2,730 acres · of 34.9 sq mi of land
Trails
32 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,749 ac
3,866 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
19%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
6.2 mi
Highest peak
1,260 ft
Wildcat Mountain
Lakes & rivers
1
6 boat launches
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 Wildcat Mountain State Park, with 16.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
Managed by Kickapoo Valley Reserve Board
3,381 acres14.5 mi of trail
Hay Valley Trail"Hoot" Owl TrailBig Valley TrailCut-Off Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
2,730 conserved acres
12% of Whitestown’s land. Who manages Whitestown’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,681 ac
Private owners49 ac
State Park · 2,654 acState Recreation Area · 76 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Mountain State Park State Park | State natural resources | 2,654 | Open |
| La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 38 | Open |
| Statewide Habitat Areas - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 38 | Open |
Things to do
14 places to go in Whitestown
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Whitestown
Canoe Landing 10In Kickapoo Valley Reserve
DirectionsCanoe Landing 4
DirectionsCanoe Landing 5In Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsLanding 7In Kickapoo Valley Reserve
DirectionsWildcat LandingIn Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Whitestown
Razorback Ridge OverlookIn Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsSchinnick Valley OverlookIn Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsTaylor Hollow OverlookIn Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Whitestown
Wildcat Mountain1,260 ft elevation · In Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsMount Pisgah1,152 ft elevation · In Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Whitestown
Wildcat Mountain State Park CampgroundIn Wildcat Mountain State Park
DirectionsPlus 1 campground without a name on the map.
Trails & water
22 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 13.9 miHorses · 22.0 miUnpaved · 22.8 mi
Hay Valley Trail3.8 mi
"Hoot" Owl Trail2.9 mi
Big Valley Trail2.5 mi
Cut-Off Trail2.4 mi
Old Settlers Loop Trail2.1 mi
Green Trail2.0 mi
Rock Johnson Trail1.6 mi
Washout Trail1.3 mi
Purple Trail1.3 mi
Mt Pisgah Hemlock Trail1.2 mi
12 more trails
Red Trail
1.2 mi9-10 Trail
0.6 miBailout Trail
0.6 miDutch Hollow Trail
0.6 miRockton Trail
0.4 miPrairie Trail
0.3 miStarlight Trail
0.3 miIce Cave Trail
0.3 miObservation Point Connector
0.2 miBlue Trail
0.2 miOld Settlers Access Trail
0.1 miCreek View Trail
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
6.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
6.2 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
When to get out
The walking year in Whitestown
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 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Whitestown →
Next door
Whitestown and its neighbors
Whitestown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestown | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clinton | under 1% | under 0.1 | 30 | 2% | C− |
| Forest | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stark | — 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 Whitestown
Where can I hike in Whitestown?
The longest trail networks: Wildcat Mountain State Park, 16.1 miles; Kickapoo Valley Reserve, 14.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Whitestown’s trails?
Wildcat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Whitestown?
6.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 6.2 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Whitestown?
5,296 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Whitestown or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,749 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Whitestown 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 →