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Yellowwood State Forest – Yellowwood Lake loop from Needmore

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Brown County

Yellowwood State Forest – Yellowwood Lake loop from Needmore

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Yellowwood State Forest – Yellowwood Lake loop from Needmore

02:29

29.2km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.91 km

Yellowwood State Forest sees far fewer visitors than its neighbor Brown County State Park, so you're likely to experience a fair bit of solitude while hiking on one of the many trails located within the 23,300-acre property. The highlight of the forest is Yellowwood Lake, but many of the forested hills offer views and woodland scenes of their own.

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19.8 km

Yellowwood Lake

Highlight • Lake

Yellowwood Lake is 133 acres and was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Swimming is not permitted in the lake, however it is known for its excellent fishing.

Tip by

29.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

10.5 km

4.71 km

205 m

112 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

9.19 km

1.25 km

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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