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🌿 Hiking with Buds: Parnell Tower 🥾🌳A fan-favorite return spot in our Hiking with Buds series, filled with forest views, a lookout tower, and late-spring greenery in full swing.
Join us for a hike at Parnell Tower, a well-loved trail system in the Northern Kettle Moraine area. This is a place we have explored together as a group before, and it continues to be a favorite worth revisiting. With the trees fully leafed out by late May, the trails take on a whole new feel with a lush green canopy and shaded paths throughout.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 31st, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Parnell Tower, Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI
Trail Details & Experience:
• ~2.5 to 4 miles (60 to 100 minutes depending on route and pace)
• Moderate terrain with rolling hills and some longer inclines
• Well-maintained forest trails with roots and uneven sections
• Observation tower climb for panoramic views of the forest
• Heavily wooded, expect shade and cooler temps under the canopy
• Likely full foliage and vibrant green surroundings
• Steady but social pace with regroup points
🚫 Alcohol-free
📝 Waiver required
🐾 Dogs allowed (leashed at all times)
🚗 Rideshare available
💡 Extra info:
• State park sticker required for parking
• Bathrooms typically available near the trailhead
• Popular area, expect more foot traffic on nice weekends
• Tower climb is optional but highly recommended for the views
• Trails can have roots and uneven footing, watch your step
Bring: Water, snacks, bug spray, and dress in layers (cooler in the woods, warmer in open areas). Comfortable hiking shoes recommended for roots and hills.
♻️ Leave no trace: pack it in, pack it out
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