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Lapham Peak Observation Tower – Lapham Peak loop from Delafield

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Waukesha County

Lapham Peak Observation Tower – Lapham Peak loop from Delafield

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Lapham Peak Observation Tower – Lapham Peak loop from Delafield

01:32

12.8km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

5.73 km

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit

Highlight • Forest

Ten thousand years ago, a glacier covered this part of Wisconsin. Kettle Moraine State Forest is a mark of its passage — a combination of terrain gouged out by the …

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6.47 km

Lapham Peak Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lapham Peak is the highest point in Waukesha County. You bike up a moderately steep park road which goes almost all the way to the summit. On top is a …

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11.3 km

Lapham Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lapham Peak formed over 10,000 years ago when a glacier covered vast swathes of Wisconsin. It's a perfect destination for hiking and cross-country skiing. Located in Kettle Moraine State Forest, it's open from dawn until dusk daily.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

2.38 km

392 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.82 km

2.19 km

512 m

220 m

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