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Lake Winnebago – High Cliff State Park loop from High Cliff State Park

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Lake Winnebago – High Cliff State Park loop from High Cliff State Park

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Lake Winnebago – High Cliff State Park loop from High Cliff State Park

02:21

8.85km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

388 m

Lake Winnebago

Highlight • Lake

The lake is a remnant of glacial Lake Oshkosh. In the High Cliffs State Park is the Niagara Escarpment, rocks that resisted glacier erosion. The name of the lake comes from the nickname, "Winnebago," which was given to the people living in this area, the Ho-Chunk. It meant "stinking water people," this is because the lake smells strongly of fish in summer.

Tip by

2

7.96 km

High Cliff State Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

High Cliff State Park is the only place around Lake Winnebago where steep limestone cliffs can be found. This lake is the largest in the state of Wisconsin. There is also a statue of Red Bird, leader of the Winebagos. There was a brief war in 1827 called the Winebagos War. This conflict took place in the summer of 1827 west of the Great Lakes between these Indians and local militia units. Red Bird was the one who took the lead in the revolt. He died in prison.

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B

8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

930 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

3.01 km

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Lowest point (240 m)

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