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Pewit's Nest Gorge

County Highway W, Baraboo, WI
Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Baraboo
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
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Sauk City
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Nice scenery and some good photo opps presented themselves during the fall color change. Not like Devil's Lake, but since it's smaller it also doesn't end up with the crowds. More

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Arena, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

While I've not cliff dived into Skillet Creek below like other visitors, I have watched people do it. The creek, as it cuts through the gorge, as multiple "falls" and pools. This is a great place to spend a hot day, though it is very popular on the weekends. More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I only jumped off the side, but it still felt thrilling and I watched others jump from the top. I also slid down a waterfall a couple of times. Between the cliffs all you can see is green and the blue sky above and it is nice and quiet. Talk about sublime. This is the kind of place the Romantics... More

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Oregon, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This place is magic. Can get crowded with locals in the summer time, but it's so worth the trip. Bring water shoes and your swim suit to enjoy all the Pewit's Nest has to offer. More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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A few friends and I went to this place, due to just being open to the public. I just want everyone to know, just because it's open to the public. Doesn't mean you can do whatever you want while on the trails. There hasn't been any safety regulations took in account here. What I'm saying is..just don't swim in the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

My husband and I went there on a winter day. The creek was frozen, and it's another beauty of this place. We'll revisit pewits nest in other day. BTW, the parking lot is too small, and we passed by it for twice:) More

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madison,wi
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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Many people even in the area are unaware of this gem. It is on Hwy W that goes behind the Walmart. After passing Walmart on W you will curve to the left. Then less than a mile further the road curves to the right. On that right curve is the little parking area for Pewit's on the left hand side... More

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