Devil's Lake – CCC Trail overlook loop from Devil's Lake State Park

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Devil's Lake – CCC Trail overlook loop from Devil's Lake State Park

Moderate

3.4

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Devil's Lake – CCC Trail overlook loop from Devil's Lake State Park

04:23

14.7km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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578 m

Pet Swim Area

Beach

1.83 km

Devil's Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake was created by the glacier, even the sand at the bottom of is made by rocks deposits of the last ice age.

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3.84 km

CCC Trail overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get great views off the bluffs across a protected oak forest to South Bluff beyond. The rock formations are unique and crumble into a steep talus field below the trail.

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5.28 km

This location is undeniably stunning, providing breathtaking views of Spirit Lake. However, it's of utmost importance to exercise extreme caution, as accessing this point can be dangerous. The trail involves …

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5.80 km

Devil's Doorway Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is one of the most iconic rock formations in the Wisconsin region, offering breathtaking views. However, it's important to exercise caution, as the trail to reach this spot can …

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6.14 km

East Bluff State Natural Area

Nature Reserve

9.04 km

Devil's Lake State Park

Highlight • Lake

This is a magnificent park along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It has huge bluffs that overlook a beautiful lake (although you'll have to go on foot to reach …

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13.0 km

North Shore Beach, Devil's Lake

Highlight • Beach

Another great place to launch a paddle craft and this side has the gift shop and small food service building

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13.2 km

Tumbled Rocks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

What a great hiking trail and a beautiful lake

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

3.41 km

2.30 km

1.89 km

169 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

3.57 km

2.97 km

2.73 km

1.22 km

557 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

11°C

3°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

October 15, 2023,Spirit Lake trials .

Very chalanging trial and very exhausting. In some places you have to climb rocks and gravel few hundreds feet up or down. You can chosse between easier or more dificult trials. Breath taking views from the top. Different in levels is approximately 600 feet so we cannot talk about mountains, but it's great preperation and training ground before you attack …