Devil's Lake East Bluff
Devil’s Lake’s quartzite bluffs with Balanced Rock and Devil’s Doorway over a glacial lake
The route
The line through Baraboo Range, Wisconsin, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Spring-fall (fall colour prime); good year-round
Summer heat/humidity, storms; ice in winter
Open year-round; icy steps in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Ancient purple quartzite bluffs, boulder steps, lakeshore forest
Non-technical but rocky; boulder steps and uneven quartzite
Signed state-park trails (Balanced Rock, Devil’s Doorway, East Bluff)
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Very popular; busy summer weekends
Combine with the West Bluff for a full loop; shorter Balanced Rock climb
Getting there & staying
Devil’s Lake State Park, near Baraboo
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Baraboo; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker required. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Falls on the bluff-top rocks, ice in winter, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.