THE DRIFTLESS TRAIL
Welsh Hills Segment
The Hike
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 2.0-2.8 mile loop
Explore the Trail!
Trail Notes
- This is a foot-only trail, suitable for hiking, running, or snowshoeing.
- Due to the quality and fragility of this site’s ecology, it is extra important to STAY ON THE TRAIL
- Cross-country skiing is permitted, but please note that the trails are not groomed and some sections are unsafe for skiing.
- Restrooms are located in the Taliesin Visitor Center during business hours.
- Pets are welcome but MUST remain on a leash.
- This trail is open during the gun deer season.
Location & Parking
- Access the trail from the upper parking lot at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.
Explore Other Driftless Trail Segments
With your monthly donation, you’re helping turn rugged terrain into environmentally sensitive trails. Here’s how your support stacks up:
$10/month
Your share in a community-built mile
$25/month
Support for signage, tools, and safety gear
$50/month
Fuels a volunteer workday: food, water, supplies
$100/month
Covers a full day of professional crew time
Volunteer with Us!
Join us for monthly workdays to steward our beautiful nature preserves and trail systems. New volunteers are always welcome – no experience necessary!
From Aerospace to Oak Savannas
Meet volunteer Dan Roth and discover how his journey from aerospace engineering to land stewardship is helping care for the Driftless Trail.
Plan Your Adventure in the Driftless
Plan your National Trails Day hike in the Driftless Area with trail inspiration from Erickson Conservation Area, Sardeson Preserve, and more.
A Morning on the Ridge: Celebrating the Welsh Hills Segment
The Welsh Hills Trail opening marks a new milestone for the growing Driftless Trail Corridor, bringing people together to experience a connected landscape shaped by conservation, restoration, and care.