Holy Hill Basilica
Viewpoint · Wisconsin
A minor basilica built by Discalced Carmelite friars crowns a Kettle Moraine hilltop in Hubertus, where a 178-step observation tower climbs above the church for 360-degree views over turning maple and oak, with Milwaukee's skyline visible some 30 miles off on a clear fall day.
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Peak: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 3 · mostly bare by November 8
Sampled at Holy Hill Basilica’s own coordinates and elevation (398 m) rather than a regional average.
Wisconsin is sampled at 33 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. How the forecast works
When to go to Holy Hill Basilica
Good color holds through about October 27, giving you roughly 24 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 4 days later than the rest of Wisconsin. The elevation is 1,306 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.
Figure about 25 mi from Milwaukee.
Holy Hill Basilica on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Holy Hill Basilica peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 3 and is mostly bare by November 8.
- How do I get to Holy Hill Basilica?
- The closest city is Milwaukee, about 25 mi away. It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.
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