PROTECTED SINCE 2004
MITCHELL GLEN
Formerly owned by S.D. Mitchell (who operated a museum here), this spectacular site was formed 12,000 years ago when post-glacial meltwater eroded the sandstone bedrock, resulting in a steep-sided gorge. The Glen supports one of the few maple-basswood climax forests in Green Lake County and its steep geography creates its own microclimate. The unique geological formations and the spring-fed stream, Glen Creek, are part of a high-quality corridor that supports outstanding biodiversity. Due to the unique sensitive characteristics of this property public access is limited to two guided tours annually.
12 Acres
Limited Access-Guided Tours Only
0.65 mi. of trails
Guided Tours Only. To sign up visit glakesd.com or call 920.295.4488.
Scientific Paper
A History and Vascular Flora of Mitchell Glen
Mitchell Glen supports a climax forest “island” that occupies a narrow post-glacial gorge along the Platteville-Galena escarpment three miles southeast of Green Lake in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. Since the time of European settlement in the Green Lake region, circa 1840, and before then by Native Americans, the glen area has been recognized for its high quality natural features and admired for its scenic aesthetic landscape. This paper, by Thomas Eddy, details the properties vascular flora, highlighting the 234 vascular plants representing 75 families and 177 genera.






