Parks
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Recreation
The Mukwonago River Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is open for nature-based outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing and winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The property is adjacent to Lulu Lake State Natural…
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Maps
Mukwonago River Unit map [PDF] Regional locator [PDF] USDA National Agriculture Imagery Photogrammetry [PDF]
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Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit
Location and Directions The property is about 5 miles west of the town of Mukwonago and about 3 miles north of the town of East Troy. There is a parking area on Waukesha County Highway LO. Visitors may park their vehicles in this area and walk into…
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History
Havenwoods is a triangle of land that has almost come full circle. Before 1843, this land was a swampy forest. Wild animals trekked through the tall trees followed occasionally by Native Americans in search of food. European settlement In 1836,…
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Nature
The natural environment and land of Havenwoods has a unique history. Almost every square foot of the property has been plowed, built on, filled in or paved. A casual hike today will reveal a few clues to this past. There is still much work to be…
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Environmental Awareness Center
Location 6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209 The forest entrance is at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and North Hopkins Street. Phone Number 414-527-0232 Hours The nature center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to…
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Recreation
Havenwoods State Forest offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in the city of Milwaukee. Bicycling The limestone trails and asphalt roads (about 2 miles) are open to bicycles. Please use caution as these trails are shared with hikers.