Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Stick Pond–Gravel Ponds, 3 lakes

2.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 52 min

Stick Pond–Gravel Ponds, 3 lakes is a 2.6-mile out-and-back in Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Wheatland Estates, WI. The route passes Gravel Ponds, Technical Ponds and Stick Pond. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 16/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi801 – 807 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.63470, -88.17959
Nearest town Wheatland Estates, WI

Directions

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Stick Pond–Gravel Ponds, 3 lakes

2.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 52 min

Elevation 801–806 ft

Out & Back · Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Trailhead: 42.63470, -88.17959

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 6:55 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 50 ftPass Gravel Ponds.
  3. 250 ftBear left, heading S.
  4. 0.2 miTurn left, heading SE.
  5. 0.8 miPass Technical Ponds.
  6. 0.1 miBear left, heading E.
  7. 200 ftTurn right, heading SE.
  8. 150 ftSharp right, heading W.
  9. 1 miPass Stick Pond.
  10. 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
  11. 0.3 miBear right, heading E.
  12. 200 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

1% gravel99% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:39 AMSunset 6:55 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~30 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 6:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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