The highest point in Wisconsin is located in the north-central part of the state near a small town called Hill. The area is known as Timms Hill County Park and is a very rural and secluded place to visit.

Hiking the highest point in Wisconsin is a great way to take in some of the natural beauty that the Northern Highlands of Wisconsin have to offer. The hike is short and easy, making it a great spot to bring kids along on the trip.

You will be able to see the surrounding areas for a long ways after hiking up and visiting the lookout tower. The hike to the summit is about 1/4 mile and the tower is a wooden construction that can be climbed for a spectacular view of the countryside and nearby lakes.

What makes Rib Mountain so unique is its quartzite, which is far more resistant to erosion than granite. The sand that formed Rib Mountain was heated up to 2 billion years ago, fusing through intense heat into a single chunk of rock, said Jim Montgomery, an associate geologist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

As a result, Rib Mountain is the strongest natural rock in Wisconsin. It's also a good indicator of how volcanoes have changed the landscape over time.