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Rustic Roads in Walworth County
Location: Snake Road, from the intersection with Highway 50 in the City of Lake Geneva, west to the intersection with Highway 50 in the Town of Geneva.
Length: 2.7 miles
Surface: Paved.
This loop is located in a countryside of natural beauty. Bounded in some places by split-rail fencing, this route passes through an area of native vegetation and wildlife near Lake Geneva that is particularly beautiful in autumn.
Location: Includes Cranberry Road and Berndt Road east of Lake Geneva from Highway 50.
Length: 3.6 miles
Surface: Paved
This narrow, hilly route got its name from early settlers who harvested cranberries from nearby marshes. This road winds through Wisconsin farmland, glacial marshes and knobs. It features a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Location: Includes portions of Kearney and Potter Roads, forming a loop off County DD in the Town of Spring Prairie .
Length: 2.5 miles
Surface: Paved
Potter Road runs adjacent to winding Sugar Creek as both pass through Nature Conservancy forests and wetlands. The steeply glaciated uplands of Kearney Road include a mix of farmlands and pine woodlots.
Location: To the east of Lake Geneva . This road includes South Road , Steel Road , Spring Valley Road and Knob Hill Road between Highway 50 and Highway 36.
Length: 10.3 miles
Surface: Paved.
This gently winding route provides excellent views of glacial Kettle Moraine topography. The route passes through large wooded areas of oak, maple and hickory, with glimpses of game farm and scenic agricultural land.
Location: This route includes Back Road , Sheridan Springs Road, Spring Valley Road and Church Road between Highway 50 and Highway 36.
Length: 5.7 miles
Surface: Paved.
At various points the road offers panoramic views of lush green hills and valleys. The sharply curving route passes outstanding Kettle Moraine formations, pine and spruce plantations, a tamarack swamp, and several ponds. This route crosses the White River and runs through the community of Lyons with its several quaint churches.
Excerpts from the 2003-2004 Guide to Wisconsin's Rustic Road System-Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Rustic Roads Board. |
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