Are you looking for something fun to do while getting some exercise? This list will tell you everything you need to know about area hiking trails.
If you want to bring a stroller, paved surfaces will be your best bet. And to view a complete list of all the parks and amenities in your area, go here.
Check out our list of favorite hiking trails in the area and view our photo gallery:
| Park /Trail and Link | Entrance Fee | Parking Fee | Surface | Picnic Area | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wehr Nature Center (various trails) | Free | $3 | Wood Chips | Yes | Milwaukee |
| Milwaukee County Sports Complex (outdoor) | Free | Free* | Paved | No | Franklin |
| Estabrook to O'Donnell Park | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Milwaukee |
| McKinley Beach to Doctor's Park | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Milwaukee |
| Urban Ecology Center | Free | Free | Riverside = Wood Chips Washington = Paved | Yes | Miilwaukee |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (various trails) | $4 adults, $2 children | Free | Wood Chips and Dirt | No | Milwaukee |
| Grant Park | Free | Free | Wood Chips | Yes | Milwaukee |
| Retzer Nature Center | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Waukesha |
| Fox Brook Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Paved | Yes | Brookfield |
| Fox River Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Paved and Wood Chips | Yes | Waukesha |
| Menomonee Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Menomonee Falls |
| Minooka Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Waukesha |
| Mukwonago Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Mukwonago |
| Muskego Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Muskego |
| Naga-Waukee Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Hartland |
| Nashotah Park | Free | $3 - $5 | Wood Chips | Yes | Nashotah |
| Ozaukee Interurban Trail | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Cedarburg |
| Mequon Nature Preserve | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Mequon |
| Alt Bauer Park | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Germantown |
| Fireman's Park | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Germantown |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | See Web site | Free | Paved | Yes | Hales Corners |
| New Berlin Trail | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | New Berlin |
| Hank Aaron State Trail | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Milwaukee |
| Engel Conservation Area | Free | Free | Paved | Yes | Muskego |
| Lions Den Gorge | Free | Free | Dirt | Yes | Grafton |