RT Timms Hill

Highest natural point in Wisconsin, with a public lookout tower atop the hill.

General Information

Length:

0.3 miles round trip to the observation tower from the main parking area

Elevation Gain:

Approximately 130 ft

Difficulty:

Easy

Hours:

Open year-round
Park gate open approximately May through October from 7:30am to 9:30pm
Winter access available via designated parking area

Fees:

Free admission

Pet Policy:

Pets must be under control or on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed near the swimming area or inside buildings.

Seasons:

All year (summer for hiking and sightseeing; fall for outstanding color viewing; winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing; spring for hiking and wildlife viewing)

Location:

.google.com/?q=W3206+County+Road+RR,+Ogema,+WI+54459" rel="noopener" target="_blank">W3206 County Road RR, Ogema, WI 54459

Website:

pricecountywi.net

How to Get There

From AmericInn by Wyndham Medford (approximately 30 mi): Take WI-13 N toward Ogema, turn onto WI-86 E, continue to County Road C, then follow County Road RR to Timm's Hill County Park and the observation tower trailhead.

Overview

Timms Hill or Timm's Hill, is the highest natural point in Wisconsin. Located in north-central Wisconsin in Timms Hill County Park in the Town of Hill in Price County, Timms Hill has an elevation of 1,951.5 ft (595 m). It is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Highway 86, about midway between Ogema and Spirit and about 23 miles (37 km) west of Tomahawk.

A public lookout tower is atop the hill. Visible to the southeast is Rib Mountain (elev. 1,924 ft, 586 m), 44 miles away by line of sight. The 10-mile (16 km) Timms Hill Trail connects to the Ice Age Trail, a National Scenic Trail stretching 1,200 miles (1,900 km) across glacial terrain in Wisconsin.

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