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.
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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
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Gravel Ponds.
- 250 ftBear left, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.8 miPass Technical Ponds.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading E.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 150 ftSharp right, heading W.
- 1 miPass Stick Pond.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.3 miBear right, heading E.
- 200 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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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
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Gravel Ponds–Bass Pond, 4 lakes 8.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Retriever Pond–Stick Pond, 4 lakes 2 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Four Dollar Flowage–Gravel Ponds, 3 lakes 4.5 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Four Dollar Flowage–Retriever Pond Loop, 9 lakes 8.8 mi · ▲ 27 ft
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