Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Really really truly loved this nature trail! Absolutely a must see. Totally worth it. Quite the walk but definitely worth the time. 10/10 definitely suggest visiting this nature preserve it’s gorgeous. Pictures and words don’t do justice for the beauty of this preserve. The bridge is really cool. The view is just unbelievable.

With breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, and plenty of hiking trails, Lion's Den Gorge is a beautiful place to visit throughout the year.

Visitors can easily enjoy the views from the top of the bluff, or take the stairs connected via scenic bridges to go all the way down to the beach.

The main trail is accessible via stroller/wheelchair, and has chairs for visitors to sit down and soak in the beauty of Lake Michigan.

With a new picnic shelter under construction, expect it to become busier during the summer season.

If you wish to avoid the summer crowds, visit it during the winter season. It's prettier.

Gorgeous natural reserve park with beautiful views and plants. We went on a Wednesday midday and there was a lot of open parking spaces and not a lot of people on the trail.

The views you see from the location are breathtaking. This would be a gorgeous place to do a nature inspired photoshoot or also great if you want to walk the trail as a form of exercise. There are benches through the trail so you can stop and rest. Overall I would recommend to anyone looking to do a nature walk whether you are local or visiting Port Washington.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful! What more to say. I would recommend this park to anyone in average athletic condition. The only thing to be aware of is the rough and uneven terrain on the bluff trail, however there is a gravel trail the runs parallel but is on the other side of the woods so you don't hear the lake. There were plenty of strollers and dogs of all shapes and sizes, but a wheel chair, even an all-terrain motorized wheelchair, would be difficult on the more scenic route. Highly recommend 👍🏻

Gorgeous views!!! It's maybe a fifteen minute walk to the stairs that lead down to the beach. The path is pretty flat and easy, but to actually walk on the beach you climb down several flights of stairs. Remember, you have to climb them back up to leave. The beach is pretty rocky, so I recommend water shoes. I have some mobility issues, but I used my trekking poles and had no problems using the stairs or walking along the shoreline. I just took my time.