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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: Easy to Moderate
Length: 2.0-2.8 mile loop

Starting from the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, you can hike a 2-mile easy Unity Chapel Loop, 2.6-mile Ridge Loop, or 2.8-mile Perimeter Loop. A moderate ascent to the ridge provides outstanding views plus a mile of flat, wooded trail. The Unity Chapel loop bisects the three Welsh Hills, visits the historic chapel, and cemetery, and follows a paved state trail back to the Visitor Center.

Explore the Trail!


Welsh Hills Trail Guide [PDF]

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

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:

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Your share in a community-built mile

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$25/month

Support for signage, tools, and safety gear

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Fuels a volunteer workday: food, water, supplies

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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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