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West Salem has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 7 are within 25 miles. It's about 67 miles from Rochester, MN, heading east.
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- Apples Last weeks around West Salem, typically through early November. 6 farms within 25 mi, closest: Maple Ridge Orchard (16 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Wisconsin, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 23). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around West Salem
- 6.1 mi Bluehouse Blueberries Holmen Blueberries
- 16 mi Maple Ridge Orchard Cashton ApplesPumpkins
- 16 mi Decorah Land Apple Stand Galesville Apples
- 17 mi Ecker's Apple Farm Trempealeau Apples
- 19 mi Ferguson's Orchards - Galesville Galesville Apples
- 20 mi Kaste's Morningside Orchards Galesville Apples
- 24 mi Fleischman Orchard Blair Apples
U-pick around West Salem
Counting West Salem itself, we list 8 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 6 towns: 6 orchards with apples, 1 with blueberries, 1 pumpkin patch and 1 corn maze. 2 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
The one farm inside West Salem is Hidden Trails Corn Maze, with corn maze. It sits on W4704 Hwy 16. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Maple Ridge Orchard Cashton | 16 mi | 6 |
| Blueberries | Bluehouse Blueberries Holmen | 6 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Maple Ridge Orchard Cashton | 16 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Hidden Trails Corn Maze West Salem | in town | 1 |
Month by month around West Salem
- July: blueberries (1)
- August: blueberries (1)
- September: apples (6), pumpkins (1), corn maze (1)
- October: apples (6), pumpkins (1), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Wisconsin; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around West Salem
In a typical year West Salem sees its last frost around April 23 and the first one of fall around October 17. That leaves about 177 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Wisconsin | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn maze | September to October | 62–76 °F | 6 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 42 °F and days reach 62 °F, so a jacket helps for a maze walk late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to West Salem, 6 miles away. The actual dates in West Salem can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest West Salem, 6 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- La Crescent Farmers' Market La Crescent · 9 mi · Tue 4 PM–7 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Galesville, WI 3 farms · 18 mi
- Tomah, WI 3 farms · 34 mi
- Spring Grove, MN 2 farms · 35 mi
- Black River Falls, WI 2 farms · 36 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in West Salem: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in West Salem, WI?
We know of one farm in West Salem: Hidden Trails Corn Maze. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in West Salem?
The farms here list corn maze most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
When is the last frost in West Salem?
Around April 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 17. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest West Salem, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to West Salem?
Maple Ridge Orchard in Cashton, about 16 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to West Salem?
Bluehouse Blueberries in Holmen, about 6 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Wisconsin is July to August.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to West Salem?
Maple Ridge Orchard in Cashton, about 16 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
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