Natural Bridge State Park

Picturesque natural wonder. Very short & easy hike through the woods (maybe .3 miles, just over a half mile round trip). The scenery was beautiful but the park is very small & simple. Worth a quick stop. I was disappointed to see how many people try to carve names into something so pure. Overall beautiful park & trails, but I hoped a state park would have more. Click on the photo. It’s more beautiful than it appears.

It’s like the little brother to Devil’s Lake. I wouldn’t say it’s one of the best parks I’ve been too, but it’s worth a trip out here at least once.
Mostly, this is a park for the geologically-​inclined. The main draw, of course, is the natural bridge rock formation, created by the glaciers. It’s neat to see but I wouldn’t recommend going too far out of your way for it. If you’re within an hour or so, go for it but don’t make a special trip.
The trails here are a little limited compared to most parks I’ve been to, but you could still kill a decent chunk of a day walking them if you wanted.

Pleasant small State Part close to Devil’s Lake. Features a short, somewhat steep trail to a picturesque rock formation with a cool mini cave under it. Reading about the park before you go there will enhance your appreciation. Going will small kids was a challenge, but our toddler was impressed and wanted to come back. SP pass is required, and can be bought on the spot.

This is the sort of place that was OK, but does not warrant a repeat visit.
It’s a short, easy hike from the parking lot to the bridge, about seven leisurely minutes up and around the hill, which is maybe 60 feet high. Most of the trail is forested, so although there is shade, there is also an abundance of bugs. Spiders, flies, mosquitoes, gnats — pretty much everything that’s you’d rather not have crawling on you. The bridge itself is very picturesque. The trail up to the bridge has markers pointing out various plants and explaining how they were used by Native Americans. There are supposedly 3.5 miles of trails, but nearly all of that was closed down due to recent flood damage when I visited.
If you’d like an easy mini hike or are just looking to do something outdoors for a half hour, check this out. But, make sure that you’re thoroughly covered in insect repellent, and avoid the pit toilets at all costs. They had toilet paper, but the four stalls were nearly pitch black inside, and nothing good can happen in a dark, secluded bathroom in the woods.
The park is actually about 19 miles/​25 minutes from the Devil’s Lake State Park office in Baraboo. Take WI-​159 west to US-​12. Go south on US-​12 about six miles to CR-​C. Head west on CR-​C about 11 miles and the park entrance will be on the north side of the road. You can buy a $ 5 one-​hour pass using the honor box, assuming you brought a pencil and cash.