Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee
237 acres of grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, an urban arboretum, and education gardens. Lincoln Creek runs through the property. Trails for nature study, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing (not groomed.) Environmental education center offers nature programs for families, preschoolers, school children, and adults. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash and under control at all times.
No entry fee or sticker is required.
For more information, including a calendar of events, go to WDNR website or Friends of Havenwoods State Forest.
For a trail map click here.
Story links:
Autumn Colors Hike at Havenwoods with Nearby Nature MKE
Lincoln Creek: A Vital Summit and a Visual Tour
Two First Day hikes on New Year’s Day 2025
Gallery (click to enlarge)
- View of the Education Center
- Education Center
- Sandhill crane family
- Birding tour
- Woodland
- Brew City Safari hike
- In the pines
- Solitude
- Wetland
- Wetland
- Meadow
- Autumn guided hike
- Hikers
- Snowhoeing
- Goldenrod in autumn
- Guided winter tracking hike
- First Day Hikers leaving the Education Center before dawn
- First Day Hike 2025
- First Day Hike 2025
Address
6141 N Hopkins St53209, Milwaukee, WI, US