Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest

Pike Lake Unit is a protected forest area within the Kettle Moraine State Forest featuring a lake, hiking trails, and diverse ecosystems for outdoor exploration. The landscape includes open meadows, dense woodlands, and wetlands that together create a varied natural environment.

The landscape was shaped during the last Ice Age, leaving behind distinctive kettle and moraine formations. These geological features continue to define the shape and structure of the land today.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains educational programs at Pike Lake Unit focusing on environmental conservation and local ecological systems.

The area offers camping areas with basic facilities, picnic tables, and roughly 7 miles (11 kilometers) of marked trails for year-round activities. The paths are suitable for different fitness levels.

This location is part of the Kettle Moraine System, one of the largest glacial landscapes in North America with distinctive geological patterns. Visitors can observe these ice-age features directly while walking the trails.

Location: Wisconsin

Part of: Kettle Moraine State Forest

GPS coordinates: 43.31140,-88.31390

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41