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Powder Hill Observation Tower
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Slinger, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Powder Hill Observation Tower's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Steep destination with an observation tower offering scenic views of forests and a lake.
What runners say about Powder Hill Observation Tower
“Great view point offering sweeping views of the Pike Lake, and the Kettle Moraine countryside, including views of the Holy Hill towers on a clear day.”
“Steep gradients at times during the hike, but easy trail overall.”
Well, let's just say I worked off my lunch and bit the dust on our way back from hitting the trail for a geocache. We challenged our leg strength and climbed the tower to get a better view of the land before heading back to the car. Beautiful day but really muddy trail.
A nice blend of various length trails with hardwood forest, small forest ponds, kettles to walk around and over, and the climb up the tower for a wonderful view of the county around you. Be aware that the trails can be muddy and slick.
Great park to go walk the puppies at. Also a great holiday my trail for a couples date. They have a super tall widen toweryou are able to climbup Andover look the park and a small lake! Definitely worth the visit. There is a parking charge of 5 dollars an hour or 8 for the day!
Trail was steep at times. Over 100 steps to climb, but so worth it. Truly a beautiful green place where the wind talks in the treetops!
Trail conditions & character
“Great view point offering sweeping views of the Pike Lake, and the Kettle Moraine countryside, including views of the Holy Hill towers on a clear day.”
“Great view point offering sweeping views of the Pike Lake, and the Kettle Moraine countryside, including views of the Holy Hill towers on a clear day.”
“Be aware that the trails can be muddy and slick.”
Plan your run at Powder Hill Observation Tower
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(262) 670-3400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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