Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area, Protected natural area in Door County, United States
Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area spans 357 acres of marshes, lowland forests, and rocky outcrops surrounding the northern part of Kangaroo Lake.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources established this protected area in 2002 to preserve the natural shoreline and diverse ecological systems.
The land features ancient Lake Algonquin shoreline formations, with a ridge descending 130 feet to where Peil Creek enters Kangaroo Lake.
Visitors can explore the 1.5-mile looped hiking trail, observe wildlife, and participate in recreational activities from dawn until dusk throughout the year.
The natural area contains the largest breeding population of the endangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly species in the world.
Location: Door County
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: 45.05170,-87.16080
Latest update: April 4, 2025 02:59
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