8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI 53097 | (262) 242-8055 | Open Daily: Dawn to Dusk
510 acres of prairies, wetlands, and forests, free and open to all, every day of the year
8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI 53097
262.242.8055
Our trails are free and open from sunup to sundown every day of the year. The PieperPower Education Center is open Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm (October-March) and 9:00am-3:00pm (April-September).
Trails:
Sunup to sundown, 365 days a year
Education Center:
Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (Apr-Oct)
Mon-Fri 10am-2pm (Nov-Mar)
Park at 10000 W Swan Road, 8275 W Donges Bay Road, or 8200 W County Line Road (main entrance).
All lots connect to 6 miles of trails with maps available at each location.
Four-legged friends welcome! Please keep dogs leashed and pick up after them.
Per City of Mequon Ordinance (Chapter 54, Section 54-25).
Most trails are ADA compliant with gravel, grass, and mulch surfaces.
Free all-terrain wheelchairs available, The Rig and Grit wheelchairs with winter ski attachments.
We have 510 acres of land with 6 miles of trails to explore! Wind through diverse ecosystems including prairies, wetlands, and forests.
Climb our 40-foot tower for panoramic views of the entire preserve and downtown Milwaukee on clear days!
Natural play area behind the Education Center with locally sourced materials. Perfect for kids to climb, jump, and explore!
FREE R.E.D. Adventure Packs with self-guided activities and tools to explore our ecosystems. Available April-October.
FREE snowshoe rentals (with 4+ inches of snow) Monday-Friday. Explore winter trails in a whole new way!
Get closer to our wetlands at Paul’s Pond and Harvey’s Woods platforms—perfect for wildlife watching and photography.
Take home educational books about nature! Available for purchase at the Education Center and online.
What to Bring: Water, weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes for hiking, and your camera!
Dogs Welcome: Keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them per City of Mequon ordinance.
Stay on Trails: Help us preserve the land by staying on marked paths.
Leave No Trace: Take all garbage with you and leave nature where you find it.
Watch videos of our trails, programs, and the beauty of the preserve throughout the seasons.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, educational visit, or peaceful solo exploration, your next discovery starts here.
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