As Martha and I were driving the Great River Road Scenic Byway along the east side of the Mississippi River, I was intrigued by a cluster of komoot hilltop highlights nestled between the Chippewa and Mississippi Rivers. These were all highlights recommended by komoot, but none included tips or photos. The Ganoe Hill was the third highlight we decided to visit.
We parked our car at the location komoot suggested on a dead-end road leading into a farmstead. A farmhouse occupied the hilltop itself with surrounding agricultural fields.
Using the Gemini app, I learned these facts:
Ganoe Hill is a summit in north-central Pepin County, Wisconsin, near Arkansaw, with an elevation of about 1,150 feet. It belongs to the Prairie du Chien Group of sandstone and dolostone, characteristic of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. The hill is likely named after the Ganoe family, early settlers in the region. Ganoe Hill sits on private property with no public access or hiking trails; nearby public hiking spots include Maiden Rock Bluff and Tiffany Bottoms State Natural Area.