Elvehjem Sanctuary
1314 Painted Post DriveMadison, WI 53716 Directions
Acres: 11.62
Located within Elvehjem Park, the sanctuary is a red oak-basswood forest on a northwest-facing hillside with exposed sandstone bedrock. Trails through Acewood Greenway connect the Sanctuary to Heritage Prairie.
Short, steep trails through mature woods bring you along the edge of the Starkweather Creek watershed. Glimpses of sandstone outcrops can be seen on the hillside. Approx. .64 miles.
Burial Mound Policy
Created with assistance from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Ho-Chunk Nation, and approved by the Board of Park Commissioners in October 2019, the policy provides guidelines and procedures for managing burial mounds located in Madison Parks. Burial mound locations are also included in the policy.
At this Park
Native American Burial Mound
Built: ca. 700 - 1200 A.D.
Description: One conical mound.
The mounds are considered sacred by modern Native Americans and should be treated with respect.
Snowshoeing
In general parks, snowshoeing is allowed anywhere with good snow cover; typically, this means at least 6" or more. Snowshoeing is not allowed off-trail in a conservation park or on a designated cross-country ski trail.
Trails
Explore the many scenic trails and pathways throughout Madison Parks.