Lake Geneva Shore Path

The Geneva Lake Walking Path is a 21-mile (34 km) mix of concrete, limestone, and dirt originally created by Native Americans a century ago. Serious walkers can complete the path in eight hours, but most people require 10 to 14. Some travelers may prefer the lake’s South Side because it allows access to Big Foot Beach State Park, but this side is not as developed as the North Side, which is home to many old mansions.

Visitors desiring a shorter walk can travel a portion of the path. A 6.5-mile section takes people through downtown Lake Geneva and Williams Bay. People choosing this option can drive into Williams Bay and leave their car if they can arrange for a ride back, or tourists can opt for the more unique option and arrange to be picked up by a water taxi from the Lake Geneva Cruise Line. Each of the estates that border the lake is responsible for maintaining their own strip of the Shore Path which gives the path a unique character – some owners have erected art, some have provided benches and some have water fountains for thirsty walkers. There are several public access points dotted around the circumference of the lake.

Location: Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States
Area: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Geneva-Shore-Path-408375676211020/

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