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Lapham Peak Kettle Moraine tower

The Lapham Peak unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest  in Wisconsin has a tower at the end of the service road, which affords a beautiful view of the surrounding forest, countryside, distant lake, and the town of Delafield. Cross-country skiing is the main draw in winter, but don’t forget to check out the winter panorama before or after skiing.

The tower gives a great view at anytime of the year. During the summer months the trees are in full bloom, in fall one can see the beautiful fall foliage, and in winter the white landscape is just as pretty. On a crisp cold winter day, it is possible to see for miles. You can also check out the skiers as they come by on the Moraine Ridge Trail.

Lapham Peak panorama shot from the tower

In 1870, the U.S. Army Signal Corps built one of its original weather signal station on top of Lapham Peak. The tower received data from Pikes Peak and relayed it to the United States Weather Bureau in Chicago.

Lapham Peak view of the surrounding countryside

Pine grove seen from the Lapham Peak tower

View of pine grove and Delafield from the Lapham Peak Kettle Moraine tower

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Lapham Peak Kettle Moraine frozen lake from the tower

Lapham Peak Wisconsin pine grove

Lapham Peak is part of the Wisconsin State Park system. There is a fee system to enjoy all of these parks. For more information on the fees click here.

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