# Lapham Peak State Park - Kettle Moraine Family Autumn Ridge Hike & Tower Climb > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sat, Nov 28 - Where: Lapham Peak Unit - Kettle Moraine State Forest, W329 N846 County Rd C, Delafield, WI 53018 - Ages: All ages (Paved stroller-friendly Plantation Path and family observation tower) - Price: $8 Wisconsin vehicle day pass / $11 out-of-state; Free trail access for pedestrians and cyclists - Organizer: Wisconsin DNR & Friends of Lapham Peak - Official page: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/laphampeak - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/lapham-peak-state-park-kettle-moraine-family-autumn-ridge-hike-and-tow--listing-8575a1499c06b11d770ed712 ## About Rising 1,233 feet above sea level in Delafield, Lapham Peak represents the highest natural point in Waukesha County and a highlight of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Thanksgiving weekend is a prime time for families to hike the glacier-carved ridges, winding through mature oak and hickory woodlands carpeted in crisp autumn leaves. The centerpiece of the park is the 45-foot wooden observation tower, offering climbers sweeping 360-degree vistas stretching across Lake Country lakes all the way to the distant Milwaukee skyline. The accessible Plantation Path offers a level, paved 0.8-mile trail through conifer forests ideal for young families. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The paved Plantation Path is 100% accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and wagons; unpaved ridge trails are best navigated with all-terrain strollers or child backpacks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated restrooms with changing tables at the Hausmann Nature Center staging area and picnic shelters with rustic stone hearths. • Age Suitability: All ages; the paved loop is perfect for toddlers, while older kids love the tower climb. • Sensory Tips: Crisp pine scents, refreshing hilltop breezes, and peaceful woodland serenity away from holiday traffic. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Lapham Peak State Forest: Lighted Ski Trails & Sledding Hill](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/lapham-peak-state-forest-lighted-ski-trails-and-sledding-hill--listing-c3700cd0f8156198309cb88e) — Open on its own schedule · Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit, Delafield · All ages · From $8 · checked Nov 5. 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