Timms Hill, Highest natural point in Price County, Wisconsin
Timms Hill is the highest natural point in Price County, Wisconsin, rising above the surrounding landscape. The summit is covered with northern hardwood forests and features hiking trails along with an observation tower for visitors.
Timms Hill was confirmed as Wisconsin's highest natural point through a survey conducted in 1962. This measurement established its official status in geographic records for future reference.
The hill serves as a geographical marker within the Ice Age Trail system, connecting visitors to Wisconsin's glacial landscape through a 10-mile path.
The observation tower at the summit is accessible via maintained hiking trails, with parking available at Timms Hill County Park. Visitors should prepare for changing forest cover and varying trail surfaces along the way.
From the observation platform, visitors can spot Rib Mountain roughly 70 kilometers to the southeast on clear days. This distant view emphasizes the isolated elevation and the vast scale of the Wisconsin landscape.
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