Timms Hill

I had taken the week off after my cousin’s wedding. My parents wanted to take a family trip to somewhere close. My dad wanted to see Timms Hill, which is the highest natural point in the State of Wisconsin. It is about an hour north of Marshfield by Medford. On Monday morning we hit the road and went up to Medford.

Park map of Timm's Hill showing trail system, lakes, and 220-acre park layout with legend, labeled as highest point in Wisconsin

We arrived and parked in the parking lot. There was a sign with a map of the park and all the trails there.

Brown trail sign indicating Timm's Hill Observation Tower is 300 yards ahead with arrow, accompanied by "Please Stay on Trail" sign

A little bit further there was a sign directing us to the trail that went to the observation tower.

Memorial plaque mounted in stone wall honoring first settlers of Ogema, Spirit and Hill who moved forward with devotion to their heritage

A little bit down the trail was a monument in dedication to the early pioneers of the area.

"A Tribute to the Pioneers" interpretive sign describing how early settlers transformed Wisconsin's Northwoods swamp lands into thriving communities

It was a decent climb up the hill to get to the observation tower.

Full view of wooden Timm's Hill fire observation tower structure with multiple platforms and metal stairways extending upward through bare trees

There was a ranger tower next to the observation tower. When I climbed the observation town, you could hear the radio going with all the different towers checking in and reporting various weather data.

Close-up of observation tower's enclosed upper cabin and communication equipment mounted on metal framework

At the bottom of the observation tower was a mailbox for the Highpointers Club to sign their register.

Black welcome sign reading "Welcome to Timm's Hill - Please sign our Register" with HPF and Ice Age Trail logos

Upon climbing the many steps, you could definitely see for miles.

Panoramic view from observation tower showing lake surrounded by extensive forested landscape under partly cloudy sky Expansive vista from tower overlooking dense deciduous forest canopy stretching to distant horizon in early spring

It was definitely a nice day and cool to see the highest point in the State of Wisconsin.

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