Mar 27, 2018 · Wisconsin’s Windiest Road Has Countless Curves And It’s Not For The Faint Of Heart. Highways 42 and 57 in Door County, Wisconsin, offer a scenic and winding drive through natural beauty, especially a particularly curvy stretch north of Gills Rock.

Sep 30, 2017 · Utility poles are now located to the west of the road, buffeted by a row of trees. But the more commonly cited reason for the 15 curves that wind Highway 42 through the woods says that the design of the road was influenced by famed landscape architect Jens Jensen.

Aug 31, 2023 · Of Wisconsin's many iconic landmarks, one of the most unusual and most scenic is the curvy road in Door County. You've probably seen pictures of it, especially in the fall when the leaves...

Apr 29, 2021 · This is one of the most famous stretches of road in not only Wisconsin but the Midwest! It is located north of the Door County peninsula, where Highway 42 curves for no apparent reason as it...

Aug 15, 2023 · In 2021, Door County’s two major thoroughfares, Highways 57 and 42, which connect at the tip of the peninsula to form a loop, were designated as a National Scenic Byway, twists and turns...

Oct 15, 2024 · Fifteen curves break up the roughly 1 mile of Highway 42 between Timberline Road and Porte des Morts Drive at the tip of the Door Peninsula. One of three National Scenic Byways in Wisconsin, the sinuous stretch is a particular treat this time of year, when the surrounding forest dons its seasonal mantle of orange and gold.

Apr 8, 2024 · One story from Destination Door County says that the road was initially built to weave around utility poles that went straight down the center of the road. But the more commonly cited reason for the curves is purely artistic–influenced by famed …

May 4, 2023 · If you’ve ever visited Door County, you’ve probably heard of the famous “winding road.” If you haven’t heard of it, once you cross the bridge into Door County, you’ll see images of it in just about every shop in the peninsula.

Dec 17, 2021 · The impetus for creating a public road between Gills Rock and Northport, according to the Door County Advocate, was the proposed construction of a 100-foot crib pier reaching into eight to 10 feet of water: a future landing point for Jepson’s Washington Island ferries and an option when weather made landing at the Gills Rock dock unsafe.

The winding road in Door County embodies this ethos, as it winds its way through lush forests, rolling meadows, and awe-inspiring vistas, without disturbing the harmony of the surroundings. Jensen’s deliberate use of gentle curves and well-placed viewpoints enhances the visual appeal of the road, captivating photographers seeking to capture ...