Upper Yahara river trail

We ventured out for a morning adventure and this trail didn’t disappoint us at all. in the middle of Deforest suburb, this gorgeous trail/ bike path is hidden, the trail is paved and you walk behind people’s houses and along the Sahara river.

It’s 33 degrees in Wisconsin and the gorgeous trail feels like a winter wonderland

Oak trees are all covered in snow, should I sing Christmas carols? we spotted a deer up on that hill, I heard good things about this area, in the afternoon you might be lucky and spot an owl.

Just after you walked 0.5 mi from the parking lot you will come across this small wooden bridge which the little ones will find fascinating!

The most interesting thing about this trail is after a good 0.75 mi you will be behind people’s houses and you will see these colored birdhouses planted on the trees along the way, bring binoculars for this hike, you will get to see all kinds of birds.

Without the snow, I will say the trial is stroller friendly, but remember to keep the right side since you have to share a path with the bikes.

My favorite color is pink and my daughter was super stoked to spot a pink birdhouse!

If you continue with the trail you will quickly hit 1mil and this trail will take you to the other trailhead on the other side of the neighborhood. the best way is to go back the same way and walk another mile back to the trailhead you started.