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Devil's Lake Loop via West Bluff Trail, South Shore, Balanced Rock and Elephant Rock
The Devil's Lake (or Spirit Lake) Loop in Wisconsin offers a fantastic combination of scenic views, rock formations, and diverse terrain. Starting with a steep climb, the route reveals stunning views of the lake from towering bluffs, framed by rugged quartzite cliffs and tranquil forested paths. Then, the South Shore offers a relaxing stroll along the water, while the hike's later sections are characterized by moderately strenuous climbs, peaceful woodland stretches, and interesting geological features like Balanced Rock's delicate perch and Elephant Rock's commanding presence. #Hiking #Lake #Loop #Cliff #Rock #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,076 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,447 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,076 ft
- Minimum elevation: 965 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 3.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 11.5 mph
- Total time: 1 h 32 m
- Global speed: 3.2 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,076 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,447 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,076 ft
- Minimum elevation: 965 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 3.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 11.5 mph
- Total time: 1 h 32 m
- Global speed: 3.2 mph
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Name: Devil's Lake Loop via West Bluff Trail, South Shore, Balanced Rock and Elephant Rock trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 43.40809 -89.74194 43.42936 -89.72216
Topography: Sauk County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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