Hiking
Hartman Creek State Park
Hikers have about 10 miles of varied trails to choose from at Hartman Creek State Park. Trail map.
Deer Path Trail
The Deer Path Trail, a 1-mile loop trail around Allen Lake, is especially scenic, offering a wonderful view of wildlife and the springs that supply all of the water to this lake.
Dike Trail
The Dike Trail is 1-mile long and crosses a narrow strip of land between Mid and Hartman lakes.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Hartman Creek State Park includes 3 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, crossing through Waupaca and Portage counties. The trail winds north-south through the western end of the park and adjacent Emmons Creek Fish and Wildlife Area. It's marked with yellow paint blazes and signs. The segment of trail in the wildlife area is closed to hikers during the gun deer season and blaze orange clothing is recommended during other hunting seasons.
Oak Ridge Trail System
The most extensive hiking trail is the Oak Ridge System, 4.87 miles total.
Pope Lake Trail
Pope Lake Trail (1 mile) circles a pine plantation and is relatively flat.
Windfeldt Trail
The Windfeldt Trail is about 2 miles long and more open, going through parts of old orchard area and oak forest.