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A panoramic view of rolling hills in Wisconsin's Driftless region.

THE DRIFTLESS TRAIL

Welsh Hills Segment

Looking out over a country road and the Driftless landscape from a hilltop in autumn.
Looking up a hill covered in brown grass towards blue sky in the background.
A small birch tree in the foreground. Rolling hills and a country road in the background.

The Hike

Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 2.0 mile loop

This two-mile loop on the Taliesin property is open for public use. Access the trail from the upper parking lot at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center. This mostly level trail cuts across the slopes of restored prairie and savanna, offering great views of the Taliesin buildings, agricultural fields, and the Lowery Creek watershed. The trail passes
Unity Chapel connects with a paved state trail next to Highway 23 that loops back
to the Visitor Center. Much of it has no shade, so plan carefully on hot days.
In April of 2026, a new trail on the Welsh Hills ridge will open, offering more loop options
and beautiful vistas in all directions.

Explore the Trail!


Trail Notes

  • This is a foot-only trail, suitable for hiking, running, or snowshoeing.
  • Cross-country skiing is permitted, but please note that the trails are not groomed and some segments are not safe for skiing.
  • There are restrooms located in the Taliesin Visitor Center during business hours.
  • Pets are welcome but MUST remain on a leash.

Location & Parking

  •  Access the trail from the upper parking lot at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.

Explore Other Driftless Trail Segments

Looking up a grass-covered hill towards a blue sky.
Knobs Road
A sunlit path winding through a forest.
Phoebe Point
Looking through a small grove of birch trees down into a valley of the Driftless Area.
Weaver Road

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

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$25/month

Support for signage, tools, and safety gear

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$50/month

Fuels a volunteer workday: food, water, supplies

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$100/month

Covers a full day of professional crew time

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Join us for monthly workdays to steward our beautiful nature preserves and trail systems. New volunteers are always welcome – no experience necessary!

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