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VVIISSIITTOORR AACCTTIIVVIITTYY GGUUIIDDEE FFOORR SSTTAATTEE PPAARRKKSS,, FFOORREESSTTSS,, RREECCRREEAATTIIOONN AARREEAASS && TTRRAAIILLSS Fees, Reservations & General Information Campers on first-come, first-served sites must Admission Stickers occupy the site the first night and any A vehicle admission sticker is required on consecutive nights for which they have all motor vehicles stopping in state park registered. Welcome properties. At each property you can Firewood Rule purchase either an annual sticker, for has rules about transporting firewood Welcome to the Wisconsin State Park System! admission to all state parks, forests and – for the latest details, make sure you consult recreation areas for the calendar year; or a dnr.wi.gov/invasives/firewood/. These rules are As Governor, I invite you to enjoy some of daily sticker, valid only on the date of issue. intended to stop the spread of forest pests and Wisconsin’s most cherished resources – our state One-hour stickers are available at most diseases that are transported in firewood. parks, trails, forests and recreation areas. From the locations. Firewood from sources approved by the waterfalls of and the beaches Wisconsin Vehicle Admission department of agriculture, trade and consumer of Kohler-Andrae State Park to the breathtaking Sticker Rates* protection is allowable. Wood that does not views at State Forest and hundreds Wisconsin registration plates – $25 meet these criteria may be confiscated and of miles of trails traversing the state, Wisconsin is annually, $7 daily, $5 one-hour; WI Senior destroyed. The person possessing such blessed with a wealth of incredible natural beauty. Citizen (65 and older) with Wisconsin firewood may be subject to a citation. registration plates – $10 annually, $3 daily; State Trail Pass* These pristine natural resources have been registration plates from other states – $35 captured and preserved for over a century through A trail pass is required for all individuals age 16 annually, $10 daily, $5 one-hour. or older who are biking, horseback riding, in- the Wisconsin State Park System and are just line skating or cross-country skiing on certain waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Visit wiparks.net for more information designated trails. (A trail pass is not required for on special fees and discounts. or walking.) An annual trail pass costs We have balanced public access with resource conservation and $20; a daily pass is $4. A dollar sign ($) next to created a state park system that today stands as one of the finest in the trail mileage on the chart in this brochure the nation. We’re proud of our incredible state parks, trails, forests Camping Reservations indicates trails that require the pass. Reservations are available for outdoor group, and recreation areas and the many possibilities they offer families family, and backpack campsites by calling our Carry in – Carry out who want to camp, hike, swim or simply relax in Wisconsin’s great toll-free reservation number 888-WI-PARKS In an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle, visitors outdoors. My wife, Tonette, and our family have taken advantage of (888-947-2757, 800-274-7275 TTY) or visiting to our picnic areas, shelters, beaches and other the recreational opportunities available through the state park system our Web site wiparks.net . Campers may make day-use areas are encouraged to pack reusable for many years and have collected a lifetime of fond memories. site-specific reservations up to 11 months in items and required to take garbage and advance. A non-refundable reservation fee of recyclables home. It’s good for us and it’s good More than 14 million people visit one of our state parks or recreation $9.70 will be charged in addition to camping for our earth. areas each year. With more than 100 locations statewide, a fees. Please have your major credit card ready when you place your call. (Checks accepted connection to the woods, waters and prairies of Wisconsin is always upon request.) close at hand. Non-reservable campsites are available at many Use this guide as your starting place to create a memorable outdoors parks on a first-come, first-served basis. For experience at one of our parks and recreation areas. We look forward more information contact the park of your choice or visit wiparks.net. to welcoming you. Camping Fees* Sincerely, Residents – $10-15/night; Nonresidents – $12-17/night. Sites with electricity $5/night extra. Vehicle admission stickers are also required. W I S C O

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Many people with disabilities explore and enjoy H O T Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas relative solitude and perceived remoteness O and trails. Most picnic areas, park offices and where visitors may experience a quiet Hikers on the Ice Age Trail. toilet/shower buildings are accessible. connection with nature. These properties provide opportunities for low impact public Nearly all campgrounds have accessible recreation such as hiking, backpacking and snowshoeing while protecting the natural and campsites. For people unable to use these scenic character within this corridor. sites, we have fully accessible cabins at The will traverse seven states when completed, allowing a hiker to Buckhorn, High Cliff, Kohler-Andrae, Mirror walk from to North Dakota. The Wisconsin portion will link many public lands Lake and Potawatomi state parks, at to create 200 miles of hiking trail. Many portions are now open. For more information Lake in the State Forest- contact our partner, the , at 608-441-5610. Southern Unit, and Richard Bong State N

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Many Wisconsin state parks have nature G centers with exhibits on the natural and cultural May-October, by reservation only. the state and national history of the region, audio/visual presentations For more information, ask at the park, or see park system. Each of and guest speakers. Others offer guided nature wiparks.net. nine separate units hikes, self-guided nature trails, informal For Your Safety around Wisconsin campfire programs and special events. Outdoor recreational opportunities and protects and interprets The Wisconsin Explorer program, for children conditions vary greatly from park to park. the outstanding ages 3-11, helps families explore the outdoors Information specific to each property is geological story in together while enjoying nature activities, available in park offices and park publications, Wisconsin. Totaling scavenger hunts, games, hikes and crafts. and posted in public areas. Enjoy your visit to more than 50,000 acres, Participants complete requirements and earn Wisconsin State Parks – please be safe, be Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center. the Ice Age Reserve collectible patches. careful and act responsibly. includes Devil's Lake, Interstate and Mill Bluff state parks, the Chippewa Moraine State Visit wiparks.net for a listing of upcoming events Recreation Area, the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Cross in Wisconsin State Parks. No Web access? Call Visit wiparks.net for more information. Plains Ice Age Complex. 715-365-8966 or write us for a free copy.

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1. 5. camping reservations, contact Dane County Parks 608/224-3730 . 3101 Lake Farm Road, Enjoy waterfalls and cascades within a 3/4 mile Over 68,000 acres of pine and oak forest, two Madison 53711 walk along the Amnicon River. View the Douglas forks of the Black River and high sandstone Fault from the historic Horton Bridge. 4279 Cty abutments. Permit required for backpacking. Hwy U, South Range 54874 715/398-3000 910 Hwy 54 East, Black River Falls 54615-9276 12. Chippewa Moraine Ice Age SRA 715/284-4103 Situated along the Ice Age Trail, visitors enjoy 2. unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. The interpretive center is open This important archaeological site and National 6. all year and sits atop a hill that was once a Historic Landmark showcases the location of a Perched atop the highest point in southern glacial lake bottom. 13394 Cty Hwy M, New 12th century Native American village. 1213 S. Wisconsin, the park offers spectacular views Auburn 54757 715/967-2800 Main, Lake Mills 53551 920/648-8774 and unique geological features. A swimming pool equipped with a lift for people with disabilities is available. Singletrack mountain 13. Copper Culture State Park 3. R J

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R the Oconto River. An independently-operated Superior shoreline, 1.5 mile sand beach and a 4350 Park Rd, Blue Mounds 53517 , near Cornell. park museum details the life of the Copper 1.3 mile long boardwalk. PO Box 143, La Pointe 608/437-5711 Culture. N10008 Paust Lane, Crivitz 54114 54850 715/747-6425 7. 8. Brunet Island State Park 715/757-3979 4. Big Foot Beach State Park The Brule River, a premier trout stream, drops Framed by the Chippewa and Fisher Rivers, this 14. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the park 328 feet as it cascades from its headwaters to island park’s bays and lagoons offer a quiet Ancient lava flows, deep gorges and spectacular offers wooded campsites, a sand beach and the shores of . Enjoy exciting respite. Connects to the and waterfalls make this one of the state’s most picnic areas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited whitewater canoeing, kayaking and fishing as the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. 23125 255th scenic parks. Log buildings from the 1930s at Big Foot Beach. 1452 Cty Hwy H/1550 well as wilderness solitude. 6250 S Ranger Rd, St, Cornell 54732 715/239-6888 CCC era add a special charm. A rustic cabin for Lakeshore Dr, Lake Geneva 53147 Brule 54820 715/372-5678 people with disabilities is available. 36764 262/248-2528 9. Copper Falls Rd, Mellen 54546 715/274-5123 The 8,190-acre park and wildlife area is located on the Castle Rock Flowage and has shoreline 15. Council Grounds State Park on the Wisconsin and Yellow Rivers. Unique Native American encampments once occupied cart-in campsites offer a rustic flavor. Three this site located along the beautiful Wisconsin group campsites and an amphitheatre. River. This park is a favorite of water enthus- Accessible wildlife/hunting blind, cabin and iasts. Accessible fishing stations. Sandy beach. fishing pier. W8450 Buckhorn Park Avenue, N1895 Council Grounds Dr, Merrill 54452 Necedah 54646-7338 608/565-2789 715/536-8773 16. Devil’s Lake State Park 10. Cadiz-Springs SRA Wisconsin’s largest state park offers grand views Two lakes totaling 93 acres, swimming beach, from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a boat landing, fishing with accessible fishing natural 360-acre lake. A superb destination for platform, 600-acre wildlife area. 40-acre natural pleasant walks or rugged hiking, a nature center, area. Trails offering hiking, snowshoeing. Day sandy beaches, watching, fishing, and use only. Box 805, New Glarus 53574 608/527- backcountry solitude. A year-round park with 2335 intriguing natural history and human history.

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17. Fischer Creek SRA 23. Harrington Beach State Park This 124-acre area has nearly a mile of Lake This 715-acre park has more than a mile of shoreline, scenic wooded bluffs, beach along , a white cedar and a grasslands and wetlands. It is managed by hardwood swamp, old field grasslands with Manitowoc County. 3500 Hwy 310, Manitowoc restored wetland ponds and a scenic limestone 54220 920/683-4185 quarry lake. Camp, sunbathe, hike, geocache, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy. An 18. Flambeau River State Forest observatory is open to the public at monthly This 91,000-acre forest provides a unique back- viewings. Group events can be held at the Ansay country recreational experience. It offers 35 Visitor Center. 531 Cty Rd D, Belgium 53004 campsites along 75 river miles on the Flambeau 262/285-3015 River in a remote, scenic setting. Two rustic 24.

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Log Cabin, Whispering Pines day use area on P H O T crystal clear Marl Lake on the upper “Chain.” O 19. Governor Dodge State Park N2480 Hartman Creek Rd, Waupaca 54981- Ice Age Interpretive Center at Interstate State Park, near St. Croix Falls. More than 5,300 scenic acres of steep hills, 9727 715/258-2372 bluffs and deep valleys, plus two lakes and a 26. Heritage Hill State Park 29. Interstate State Park waterfall, make this park a family favorite. 4175 Experience “living history” at this 48-acre Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Hwy 23 N, Dodgeville 53533 608/935-2315 25. outdoor museum in Green Bay. The park Scenic Riverway, Wisconsin’s oldest state park Enjoy this island of nature in . features 25 structures from Wisconsin’s past. provides scenic views of the riverway and the Naturalists provide programs for families, 20. Governor Knowles State Forest Per person admission charged. 2640 S. Webster steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the school and youth groups, adults and teachers at Avenue, Green Bay 54301 St. Croix. An Ice Age Interpretive Center features This 20,500-acre forest parallels the St. Croix this environmental center. Free admission. 6141 www.heritagehillgb.org 920/448-5150 a 20-minute film, photographs, murals and National Scenic River and offers a diverse N Hopkins St, Milwaukee 53209 414/527-0232 opportunity for recreation. It offers rustic 27. information about the great . Hwy 35, camping along with designated trails for horse Box 703, St. Croix Falls 54024-0703 Situated above and below the limestone cliffs of 715/483-3747 riding, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling. 325 the , this 1,147 acre park is State Rd. 70 W, Grantsburg 54840 715/463- the only state-owned recreational area on Lake 30. Kettle Moraine SF – Lapham Peak 2898 Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. The Climb a 45-foot observation tower atop the 21. Governor Nelson State Park park offers a marina, campgrounds, picnic highest point in Waukesha County. The park’s Located on 10,000-acre , areas, observation tower, and important glaciated topography provides excellent hiking, recreation and nature mingle within sight of the geological and cultural features including effigy backpacking and cross-country skiing on State Capitol. Effigy mounds can be seen on the mounds and lime kiln ruins. N7630 State Park lighted trails. W329N846 Cty Rd C, Delafield Woodland Trail. Prairie and savanna Rd, Sherwood 54169 920/989-1106 53018 262/646-3025 restorations. Boat launch, swimming area, pet 31. Kettle Moraine SF – Northern Unit swimming area, hiking and ski trails. 5140 Cty 28. Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area In the first and largest unit of the state forest, Hwy M, Waunakee 53597 608/831-3005 A 60-foot observation tower offers sweeping enjoy year-round recreation among world- views of rugged hill country, wetlands and famous glacial , kettles, and . Trek 22. Governor Thompson State Park restored prairie. Lots of watchable wildlife. 921 the Ice Age National Trail, ski in “Nordic This 2,880 acre property on the Caldron Falls Brickyard Rd, Menomonie 54751 Heaven”, take in a nature program, cruise the Flowage offers a boat launch, two inland lakes, 715/232-1242 Scenic Drive, or just escape among 30,000 W I S

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32. Kettle Moraine SF – Pike Lake Unit 38. The observation tower on Powder Hill, a 1,350- Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, foot glacial , offers panoramic views of the the park is adjacent to the Henry W. Maier park’s unique glacial topography. Swimming Festival Grounds and Discovery World at Pier beach, picnic shelter and great hiking trails. Wisconsin. An urban oasis with recreational 3544 Kettle Morraine Rd, Hartford 53027 opportunities and amenities geared to the urban 262/670-3400 population. 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee 53202 414/274-4280 33. Kettle Moraine SF - Southern Unit Within its 22,300 acres of glacial landforms lies 39. the 3,500 acre Scuppernong River Habitat Area, Located on the backwaters of the Mississippi the largest native wet prairie east of the River, the park is a year-round haven for Mississippi. Swimming beaches, year-round anglers. Sites in the south campground allow camping, trails for horseback riding, skiing and campers to moor their boats or shore fish. G L E N

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53119 262/594-6200 54629 608/687-4936 N 40. Pattison State Park, near Superior. 34. Part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, 41. Mirror Lake State Park 45. This park features a large, sandy delta where the this park offers a spectacular view of Kinnickinnic meets the St. Croix River. Large picturesque rock formations. Open Memorial Just three miles from Wisconsin Dells, you’ll The park’s wilderness philosophy offers 2,300 swimming area and boat-in camping. W11983 Day through September. 15819 Funnel Rd, find a picturesque lake surrounded by acres of forests and 11 miles of Lake Michigan 820th Ave, River Falls 54022 715/425-1129 Camp Douglas 54618 608/427-6692, sandstone bluffs. Wooded campsites. Boat, bike shoreline, 30 miles of hiking trails and backpack Off-season: 608/337-4775 and canoe rentals. Cabin for people with camping as quiet alternatives to bustling Door disabilities. E10320 Fern Dell Rd, Baraboo County. 475 Cty Rd NP, Ellison Bay 54210 35. Kohler-Andrae State Park 53913 608/254-2333 920/854-2500 This scenic gem on the shore of Lake Michigan 46. /American Legion SF offers a peaceful getaway with wooded 42. Natural Bridge State Park campsites and 2.5 miles of sandy beaches. Visit With over 223,000 acres, the largest of the state the Sanderling Nature Center or hike a See a breathtaking natural sandstone arch forests offers plenty of natural wilderness and boardwalk through the park’s magnificent sand created by the eroding effects of wind and water. solitude. Rustic camping by permit. 4125 Cty dune formations. 1020 Beach Park Lane, Open for day use, year-round. Located on CTH Rd M, Boulder Junction 54512 715/542-3923 Sheboygan 53081 920/451-4080 C west of STH 12. S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo 53913-9299 608/356-8301 47. Pattison State Park 36. 43. State Park One of Wisconsin’s cornerstone parks, Pattison One of the best-kept secrets of southern Take in a panoramic view of the Mississippi features 165-foot-high Big Manitou Falls, the Wisconsin. Prairie, forest, and marsh habitats from several outlooks atop the river bluffs. highest waterfall in Wisconsin. 6294 S State Rd offer a variety of camping and skiing Relive history at nearby Historic Site 35, Superior 54880-8326 715/399-3111 experiences. Excellent fishing on 3,200-acre and by touring the home of Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor. 12190 Cty Rd VV, glacial-hewn lake. 2405 Door Creek Rd, 48. Stoughton 53589 608/873-9695 Cassville 53806 Summer: 608/725-5374; Off-season: 608/996-2261 Spectacular bluffs and eight miles of cobblestone shoreline, an 1868 lighthouse, a 37. State Park 44. New Glarus Woods State Park scenic 18-hole golf course, outdoor summer This park has 1,062 acres of primarily young, Wooded, primitive campsites. Hiking and theater, diverse trails and an observation tower rich forests and open prairie on a 6,300-acre interpretive trails through prairie and woodland. all make this park a popular camping man-made lake. It attracts hikers, campers, Award-winning playground. Paved connector destination. 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek 54212 recreational boaters and anglers after walleye, trail to . Box 805, New 920/868-3258, Clubhouse: 920/854-5791 muskie and bass. 18127 Cty Hwy O, Chippewa Glarus 53574 608/527-2335 Falls 54729 715/382-4574 Kohler-Andrae State Park, near Sheboygan. Visit wiparks.net for more information. continued on page 14

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Amnicon Big Bay MAP KEY Superior Falls Bayfield 3 Saunders 94 1 State Parks & 2 1 47 2 Recreation Areas Pattison 7 Brule 63 River Copper 1 35 14 State Forests Falls Northern Highland/ 51 Wild American Legion 1 State Trails Gandy 53 Rivers 13 Dancer 101 Hayward 46 Ice Age National Scientific Reserve Unit 78 Minocqua Governor 45 Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail Knowles 35 Menominee Flambeau 20 98 Tuscobia 68 River 63 18 River Bearskin North Country National Scenic and State Trail Rhinelander 8 58 Nicolet Rock Straight Island Park/Forest/Trail/Recreation Area under Interstate Lake 8 Wolf 89 Governor 56 29 Thompson development. Please see our website for 71 Cattail 51 103 53 Peshtigo Newport development and progress updates. 95 Brunet 22 River 35 Stower Chippewa Island 13 Council 45 50 Peninsula 45 Seven Moraine 12 8 15 Grounds 48 Lakes 141 91 41 57 Willow River Hoffman Old Abe Oconto 62 42 Whitefish Hills Lake Wissota Wausau River Potawatomi Dunes 94 28 37 29 Mountain Bay 60 Kinnickinnic Rib 90 13 For more information on Wisconsin State 34 35 Red Mountain 53 87 52 Cedar Eau Claire Copper Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas and Trails, 93 99 29 57 72 Chippewa River Culture 63 Wiouwash Ahnapee contact parks directly or call or write: 45 Tomorrow Heritage 66 10 Green Newton Hill 69 10 Circle River Green Bay Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Buffalo Blackmour Fox 26 35 River 81 97 88 River Devil’s Bureau of Parks and Recreation 94 76 River 42 P.O. Box 7921 24 10 41 Black River 53 5 Hartman 73 51 Point Beach Madison, WI 53707-7921 Merrick 13 Creek 102 27 77 39 Wiouwash 10 Phone: 608/266-2181 Great La Crosse High Friendship Manitowoc Perrot River Mill Roche-A-Cri Cliff River 21 21 Oshkosh Fischer Creek E-mail: [email protected] 49 80 Bluff 55 151 17 84 90 40 10 39 85 Kettle 43 Website: wiparks.net La Crosse Buckhorn Mascoutin Moraine Elroy-Sparta 75 51 Valley North Kohler-Andrae 14 400 Rocky Arbor 31 Wildcat 61 57 Wild 35 For camping reservations call, Mountain 65 100 41 Wisconsin Dells Goose 41 Harrington 35 83 23 Hillsboro Mirror Lake Devil's Lake 74 Beach 1-888-WIPARKS(947-2757) 151 Eisenbahn Natural 16 90 14 Bridge 94 32 Pike 800-274-7275 TTY 42 Governor Lake 43 12 Capital 61 Tower Nelson Hill Cross Plains City Glacial Havenwoods 35 Military 21 Madison 25 Governor 59 Ridge Milwaukee Dodge 70 94 Hank Wyalusing 19 11 Lake 79 Lakeshore 86 30 Aaron 82 38 63 18 Blue Mound 6 Capital Kegonsa 2 Springs 36 Aztalan Lapham Peak New Glarus 43 45 151 Woods 90 33 94 Nelson Dewey Kettle Moraine 64 44 39 South 43 Pecatonica 92 96 Sugar White Prevent the spread of invasive species. Yellowstone River River 99 Mukwonago Lake 67 14 54 Richard River Don’t move firewood. Clean shoes, tire 11 10 Badger Beloit 4 Bong Cadiz Big Foot Beach treads, clothes and gear. Properly dispose Springs of any unused bait.

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49. 55. Roche-A-Cri State Park The park’s 1,270 acres are nestled among The French name refers to the 300-foot-high 500-foot bluffs where the Trempealeau and rock outcropping that is the central feature of Mississippi Rivers meet. Breathtaking river this quiet park. Climb the stairway to the top for views. Historic features. W26247 Sullivan Rd, a spectacular panoramic view. Native American Trempealeau 54661 608/534-6409 petroglyphs, prairie. 1767 Hwy 13, Friendship 53934 608/339-6881, Off season 608/565- 2789 50. Peshtigo River State Forest Wisconsin’s newest state forest offers over 56. Rock Island State Park 9,000 acres of recreational opportunities Take the ferry Memorial Day weekend through surrounding the Peshtigo River Flowages. The Columbus Day and enjoy a tour of the 5-mile fly fishing stretch of the Peshtigo River is Pottawatomie Lighthouse (tours 1 0am - the jewel of the property. N10008 Paust Lane, 4pm). This primitive Lake R J

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65. Capital Springs Centennial State Recreation Area. 5201 Fen Oak Ct, Room 208, Madison A 22-mile rail bed trail between Elroy and 53718 608/224-3730 Reedsburg. Connects to the Elroy-Sparta, Hillsboro and Omaha Trails. Features rock 71. Cattail State Trail outcroppings along the Baraboo River. PO Box This 18-mile trail between Amery and Almena 142, Reedsburg 53959 800/844-3507 travels through the town of Turtle Lake. 100 Polk Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake 54810 W

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Cedar Trail, and continuing into Pepin County. P H O T River to downtown Sturgeon Bay and 16 miles Eleven miles adjacent to Eau Claire and 6.5 O north and south from Luxemburg to Kewaunee. miles in Pepin Cty are paved. River and rural Elroy-Sparta State Trail. Multi-use trail open year-round. Door County, scenery. 921 Brickyard Rd, Menomonie 54751 Plover Rivers. Schmeeckle Reserve UWSP, 2419 3538 Park Dr, Sturgeon Bay 54235 920/746- 715/232-1242 78. Gandy Dancer State Trail 9959 ; Kewaunee County, E4280 Cty Rd F, Northpoint Dr, Stevens Point 54481 715/346- 73. Devil’s River State Trail This county-operated 98-mile multi-use trail 4992 Kewaunee 54216 920/388-0444 crosses the Wisconsin/Minnesota border twice This scenic trail travels through farmlands, on its way from St. Croix Falls to Superior. A 82. prairies and two dramatic railroad trestles 67. highlight is the 520-foot bridge over the scenic This urban trail connects Miller Park to across the Devil’s River. Brown County, PO Box St. Croix River near Danbury. Burnett County, A 40-mile trail connecting to the Jane Addams Milwaukee’s lakefront and other attractions. 23600, Green Bay 54305 920/448-4466 ; 7425 Cty Rd K, Siren 54872 715/349-2157 ; Trail at the Illinois state line, the Sugar River Portions run along the Menomonee River and Manitowoc County, 3500 STH 310, Manitowoc Polk County, 100 Polk County Plaza #10, Trail and the Capitol City Trail. Bicycling, hiking, contain prairie restorations and interpretive 54220 920/683-4189 Balsam Lake 54810 715/485-9294 ; Douglas XC sking, snowmobiling. Limited ATV use in signs on the Valley’s history and ecology. 2300 County, PO Box 211, Solon Springs 54873 winter. Historic railroad tunnel, 40 bridges, Ice 74. Eisenbahn State Trail N ML King Jr Dr, Milwaukee 53212 414/263- Age Trail segment. Northern 7 miles asphalt This 25-mile trail travels past the historic West 715/378-2219 8559 paved. Box 805, New Glarus 53574 608/527- Bend Depot, sections of the Milwaukee River, 79. Glacial Drumlin State Trail 83. Hillsboro State Trail 2335 towns and open farmland near the Kettle Ride 52 miles through glacial landscapes A 4-mile county-operated hike/bike/snowmobile Moraine. Washington County 262/335-4445 ; 68. Bearskin State Trail between Waukesha and Cottage Grove; 12 miles trail between Hillsboro and the 400 State Trail at Fond du Lac County 920/929-3135 paved from Waukesha to Dousman; 1.5 on-road Union Center. Camping is available in the The Bearskin is usually listed in connection with miles near Jefferson. Family and group the Hiawatha Trail. The Bearskin runs 18.3 miles 75. Elroy-Sparta State Trail Hillsboro City Park and Juneau County Parks. campground available 1 mile south of trail at Contact Hillsboro City Hall P.O. Box 447 south from Minocqua; the Hiawatha runs north A delightful 32-mile ride that includes three N5595 Mud Lake Rd. 1213 S. Main St, Lake from Tomahawk 6 miles. There is a 6 mile gap century-old railway tunnels and a succession of Hillsboro 54634, 608/489-2521 or Juneau Mills 53551 920/648-8774 or W329N846 Cty County, 650 Prairie St. Mauston, 53948, between the two trails, which are located on friendly, small towns. May through Oct, PO Box Rd C, Delafield 53018 262/646-3025 former rail bed. N1895 Council Grounds Dr, 297, Kendall 54638 608/463-7109 . Nov-April, 608/847-9389 Merrill 54452 715/536-8773 PO Box 99, Ontario 54651 608/337-4775 84. La Crosse River State Trail 80. Great River State Trail 69. Buffalo River State Trail This 22 mile trail between Sparta and La Crosse 76. Fox River State Trail This 24-mile trail winds its way through the A 36-mile multi-use trail between Mondovi and bottomlands and connects parallels an active rail line. Travel through native Fairchild in west central Wisconsin. Passes This 25-mile county-operated trail travels along Onalaska, Trempealeau, Perrot State Park and prairie remnants, rural scenery, and wetlands of farms, woods, hills and marsh. W26247 the Fox River and connects Hilbert to Green Bay. the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. 1101 the La Crosse River. Connects to the Elroy- Sparta State Trail and the Great River State Trail. Sullivan Rd, Trempealeau 54661 608/534-6409 Brown County, PO Box 23600, Green Bay 54305 Main St, Onalaska 54650 800/873-1901 920/448-4466 ; Calumet County, N6150 CTH 111 Milwaukee St., Sparta 54656 800/354- EE, Hilbert 54129 920/439-1008 2453 70. Capital City State Trail 81. Green Circle State Trail 77. 85. Mascoutin Valley State Trail The premier recreation and commuting trail The Stevens Point area’s locally-operated 31- connecting Verona and downtown Madison. A This 4-mile trail connects the communities of mile trail circles past river shores, trees, plants, This county-operated trail is now open between 17-mile paved trail linking the Military Ridge Brillion and Forest Junction. N6150 Cty Rd EE, wild and animals. Recall the history of the Berlin and Ripon and between Rosendale and State Trail and the Madison and Fitchburg bike Hilbert 54129 920/439-1008 huge pinery, Native American camps, pioneer Fond du Lac. It passes farms, woods and trails. Views of the Nine Spring E-Way and settlements and lore of the Wisconsin and wetlands. 160 S Macy St, Fond du Lac 54935 Visit wiparks.net for more information. 920/929-3135

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86. Military Ridge State Trail and Popple Wild Rivers and travels through the 93. Red Cedar State Trail Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Horses Recycle this guide when The trail follows an old military road built in The trail shadows the steep walls of the Red are not allowed on the Forest County section. you’re finished, or share it 1855 between Fitchburg and Dodgeville. Rich in Cedar Valley 15 miles from Menomonie to the Oconto County, 301 Washington St, Oconto with a friend. history and panoramic views. 4350 Mounds Chippewa River Valley. Connects to the 30-mile 54153 920/834-6995 ; Forest County, 200 E Park Rd, Blue Mounds 53517 608/437-7393 Chippewa River State Trail. 921 Brickyard Rd, Main St, Crandon 54520, 715/478-3475 ; Menomonie 54751 715/232-1242 99. Florence Co, 5628 Forestry Dr, Florence 54121 Currently open in two separate segments, this 87. Mountain-Bay State Trail 888/889-0049 scenic trail offers numerous bridges, scenic 94. Saunders State Trail This 83-mile trail stretches from the Village of 90. Oconto River State Trail vistas and quaint towns. A 2-mile adjacent trail Howard to Wausau and offers year-round This 8.4-mile county-operated trail links with A county-operated 8-mile rail-trail between is open for horses between Springfield and recreation to many trail uses. The trail passes the Gandy Dancer Trail near Superior and Oconto and Stiles Junction. The trail parallels Lyons (Walworth County). W4097 County Road through Brown, Shawano and Marathon continues into Minnesota. Box 211, Solon the Oconto River, popular for float trips and NN, Elkhorn 53121 262/741-3114 Counties. Horseback riding is allowed in Springs 54873 715/378-2219 fishing. 301 Washington St., Oconto 54153 Shawano County only. Marathon County, 212 100. Wild Goose State Trail 920/834-6995 95. Stower Seven Lakes State Trail River Drive Suite 2, Wausau 54403, 715/261- A 34-mile county-operated trail skirts the 1550 ; Brown County, PO Box 23600, Green Bay 91. Old Abe State Trail This county-operated, 14-mile trail runs from western edge of the vast from Amery nearly to Dresser. The trail passes 54305 920/448-4466 Shawano County, W5791 Ride a scenic corridor between Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac to Clyman Junction. The marsh is through maple and oak forests, wetlands, Lake Dr, Shawano 54166 715/526-5216 and Cornell. Paved trail follows the Chippewa famous for its migrant waterfowl, including prairies and farmlands, and past many River and connects two state parks. Parallel Canada geese. Horses are allowed in Dodge picturesque lakes. 100 Polk Plaza #10, Balsam horse trail connects Jim Falls to Lake Wissota County only. Dodge County, 127 E Oak St, 88. Newton Blackmour State Trail Lake 54810 715/485-9294 State Park. 711 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls Juneau 53039 920/386-3700 Ext 1 ; Fond du This 23-mile (9 miles currently open) trail links 54729 715/726-7920 96. Sugar River State Trail Lac County, 160 S Macy St, Fond du Lac 54935 the communities of New London, Shiocton, 920/929-3135 Black Creek, and Seymour. 1375 E Broadway 92. Pecatonica State Trail A 24-mile trail through farmland and woods. A National Recreation Trail and part of the Ice Age 101. Wild Rivers State Trail Dr., Appleton 54915 920/832-4790 Running 17 miles through the picturesque Trail. Bicycling, hiking, cross-country sking, and Bonner Branch Valley, this county-operated trail This county-operated trail is open between Rice snowmobiling. 14 bridges, including a covered links Belmont with Calamine and the 47-mile Lake and Ambridge, near Superior. It intersects 89. bridge. Restored historic railroad depot. Travels multi-use . 1016 16th Ave, with the Tuscobia State Trail and the St. Croix A 89-mile trail located in Oconto, Forest, and through 1700-acre wildlife area. Crosses Badger Monroe 53566 608/328-9430 National Scenic Riverway. Washburn County, Florence Counties. The trail crosses the Pine Trail and connects to New Glarus Woods State 850 W Beaver Brook Ave #4, Spooner 54801 Park. Box 805, New Glarus 53574 608/527- 715/635-4490 ; Douglas County, PO Box 211, 2335 Solon Springs 54873 715/378-2219 97. Tomorrow River State Trail A 29-mile limestone rail trail between Plover in 102. Portage County and Manawa in Waupaca This county-operated trail extends from County. Portage County, 1903 Co Rd Y, Stevens downtown Oshkosh 22 miles to Hortonville in Point 54482 715/346-1433 ; Waupaca County, Outagamie County and from Tigerton 16 miles 811 Harding Street, Waupaca 54981 715/258- to Birnamwood in Shawano County. Winnebago 6243 County, 625 E Cty Rd Y, Ste 500, Oshkosh, 98. Tuscobia State Trail 54901 920/232-1960 ; Outagamie County, 1375 E Broadway Dr, Appleton 54913, 920/832- From Rice Lake to Park Falls, the Tuscobia State 4790 ; Shawano County, W5791 Lake Dr, Trail travels 74 miles through the Flambeau Shawano 54166 715/526-5216 River State Forest and Chequamegon National Forest. Enjoy the rugged wilderness of the Blue 103. Wolf River State Trail

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