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Playgrounds and picnic area – Hidden Falls loop from Hidden Falls

Hiking trails & Routes

Playgrounds and picnic area – Hidden Falls loop from Hidden Falls

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Playgrounds and picnic area – Hidden Falls loop from Hidden Falls

02:24

8.85km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

99 m

Amphitheater

Highlight • Rest Area

Small amphitheater built off the parking lot

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2

299 m

Playgrounds and picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Multiple play areas and a picnic shelter with restrooms

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3

979 m

Hidden Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Prairie Creek flows over Hidden Falls as it winds its way through Nearstrand Big Woods State Park. There are many hiking trails in the park that lead to this scenic spot.

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4

7.22 km

Prairie Creek Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a nice bridge on the hiking trail, but I always find myself using it as a landmark for my hike so I decided to create a highlight, I also have pictures through lots of seasons here.

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5

8.46 km

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Highlight • Forest

At this point you have options to go east to take a break in Nerstrand or west to take a hike in Big Woods State Park. There is a nice little cafe in Nerstrand with great cookies.

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6

8.62 km

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park sign

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to the park, now get hiking!

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7

8.69 km

Park Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Buy your park permit, book your camping trip, and visit with the nice rangers.

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B

8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

525 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

711 m

275 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Comments

November 18, 2025,Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

This is a really nice park. Better than expected, and I thought it would be nice.

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