Door Bluff Headlands County Park — Attraction in Town of Liberty Grove

Unlike the Elision Bluff State Natural Area, access to this bluff is much more difficult and the trail isn’t marked very clearly. Trying to follow the trail, I almost got lost when the path vanished into an evergreen tree forest with a floor covered with a mangled up mass of roots cascading down the slope. The forest floor was lacking in any soil whatsoever. Struggling to find any signs of a trail or a bluff with a view of the lake, I felt tempted to turn around and call it a day. At that moment, I came across a sign nailed to a tree that read “Geodetic Marker: Highest Point in Door County, Survey Mark with Bench Style Monument.” Glancing to my left, I found the bench that marked the highest point of elevation (probably above sea level) in Door County.

Moving forward, I also discovered the observation platform on the bluff that provided a more breathtaking vista of the brightly shining lake than most of the other places I had been to. As I was marveling at the view, I heard a rustling in a nearby evergreen tree. Looking up, I noticed a curious looking bird with a brilliant orange throat and chest, a yellow-orange head, and striking white stripes. It was a Blackburnian Warbler, and there was a whole flock of them in that same tree, along with a couple other warbler species that I don’t see often! I wasn’t able to take any photos of them because they were darting around the tree so rapidly, but I was undoubtedly mesmerized by this uncommon bird sighting! What a phenomenal ending to a wonderful vacation in...

Beautiful views!

You park in the circle at the end of the unpaved road. There is a path at the back of the circle. Towards the start of the path, there is a short but treacherous path down to the bottom of the shore. Totally worth it if you are able. The views of the bluffs from down there are amazing. I attached a screenshot of where the path down to the shore starts. A short way further down the main path there is a great view from the top of one of the bluffs, also definitely worth it. I wouldn’t recommend going much further after the overlook, though. The path through the woods does eventually make a loop back to the parking lot, but it is long and confusing and not particularly scenic. There are many unmarked intersections, and the map at the parking lot is faded, so make sure you have a virtual map and a fully charged phone. The private property is clearly...

There were some cool features to this park. The look out over the bluffs and then some rolling hills. There was one part that I felt like I was in Harry Potter or something, all the exposed tree roots made it feel like the forest was alive. Definitely recommend good shoes or hiking boots for this steep, rooty trail. It's less steep further in but still pretty rocky and root filled. The problem is that there are no maps and the trails are unmarked. My fiance and I felt adventurous enough to just go with it and it was quite the haul. Had to have been atleast two miles. The trail ends in a second random parking loop, which we then had to walk the road back to our car. Why isn't there a trail back to the cars to...