OFFICIAL BIKING GUIDE NINTH EDITION Dear Traveler, A little-known fact is that one of the best ways to travel in Wisconsin is by bicycle. From the picturesque rolling hills in the southwest to the premier mountain biking trails in the north, Wisconsin offers an outstanding ride for all levels of biking enthusiasts. Biking in Wisconsin is also a great way to explore our state’s rich history. As you take a ride on one of the 80 Wisconsin bike trails transformed from railroad tracks, enjoy the front row seat to amazing views on miles of quiet country roads. In my hometown of Plymouth, you can even follow the route of an old pioneer road from Sheboygan to Greenbush. The trail ends near the Wade House, an 1850’s stagecoach inn operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Remember too that anywhere you go on our miles of linear bike trails, mountain bike trails, and rural paved roads, plenty of friendly Wisconsinites and cheese options will be on the road to welcome you. Use this guide to plan your road biking adventure in Wisconsin and enjoy the journey! I’m excited that your travels have led you to our beautiful state. Sincerely, Tony Evers Governor CONTENTS Using the Guide/Map Legend .....................3 Northwest ...................................................4 Linear Bike Trails ...............................5 Mountain Biking Trails .......................8 Road Biking Tours ............................12 Northeast .................................................14 Linear Bike Trails .............................15 Mountain Biking Trails .....................18 Road Biking Tour ..............................22 GLENN SANDERSON East Central .............................................24 Linear Bike Trails .............................25 Mountain Biking Trails .....................30 Road Biking Tours ............................32 Central .....................................................34 Linear Bike Trails .............................35 Mountain Biking Trails .....................38 Road Biking Tours ............................42 Southwest.................................................44 Linear Bike Trails .............................45 Mountain Biking Trails .....................50 Road Biking Tours ............................52 South Central ...........................................54 Linear Bike Trails .............................55 Mountain Biking Trails .....................60 Road Biking Tours ............................62 Southeast .................................................64 Linear Bike Trails .............................65 Mountain Biking Trails .....................68 ROBB FISCHER Road Biking Tours ............................72 Wisconsin Biking Events ..........................74 Alphabetical Index ...................................80 This publication is produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism with the support and cooperation of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Bike Federation. Published February, 2019 Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 W. Washington Avenue P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53707-8690 WISCONSIN BIKE FED 800-432-8747, 608-266-2161 www.TravelWisconsin.com NICK COLLURA 1 BIKING IN TRAVELWISCONSIN.COM WISCONSIN sk any devoted bicyclist and they’ll tell you straight: Wisconsin is a great state for cycling. Riding cliffside, cruising wide-open country roads, or dodging pines in a 1.5 million acre forest – this is Wisconsin biking. You haven’t biked some of the coun- Atry’s greatest trails until you’ve biked our state. We’re currently ranked as one of the top 10 biking states in the nation by the League of American Bicyclists. Wisconsin was the first state to convert abandoned railways to multiuse paths. One of the best known, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, is the nation’s first rails-to-trails conversion. Wisconsin’s secondary road system is among the best in the na- tion. Looking for open country roads? We’ve got ‘em, complete with grazing cows in the distance for that true Midwest experience. Think you’re extreme? Give Wisconsin mountain biking a try. Our rolling hills make for intense off-roading adventures. Plus Wisconsin’s landscape takes you to beautiful places you can’t see from the road. But it’s more than just our miles of well-groomed trails and beauti- ful scenery. Our active state advocacy group, the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, is dedicated to funding the sport. Wisconsin is also a favorite of world-class bicycle manufacturers. Companies such as Trek, Pacific Cycle and Saris love the combination of the state’s urban and country landscape and sports culture and have built their businesses here. So with that going for us, where else would you rather ride? Head on out and let the good times roll! 2 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. MAP LEGEND USING 94 Interstate Highway 51 US Highway THE GUIDE 68 State Highway G County Highway This edition of the Wisconsin Biking Town Road (Paved) Guide is a sampling of some of the wonderful biking experiences Wis- Town Road (Gravel) consin has to offer. While the guide is Bike Route on State Highways by no means a comprehensive list of Bike Route on County Highways all the biking opportunities within the Bike Route on Town Roads (Paved) state, it offers an excellent starting Bike Route on Town Roads (Gravel) point for planning your Wisconsin Linear Bike Trail (Paved) biking adventure. We’ve divided the Linear Bike Trail (Unpaved) state into seven geographic regions, Purpose-Built Mountain Bike Trail and within each of those regions, the rides are divided into three catego- Hiking Trail/Other Trail ries: linear bike trails, mountain bike County Lines trails and road biking tours. Railroad The location of each trail or route Park Boundary is indicated on the region map at the Parking Lot beginning of each section. The col- 2.9 Mileage Indicators or-coded numbers correspond to the Trailhead numbers before each trail or route. Trailhead with Parking Lot The featured maps and road bik- ing tours in each region have been Trailhead with On-Street Parking selected from previous editions of Parking Lot the Wisconsin Biking Guides and All Services represent a cross section of the many Some Services biking opportunities within each re- Tavern gion. The key to the right refers to the Bicycle Service symbols used in the maps. Shelter Each region features a “Worth a Point of Interest Stop” sidebar highlighting some of Unincorporated Town the various tourist attractions you’ll find in that region. We’ve also sprin- Incorporated Town kled in other interesting biking facts, Telephone information and safety tips. Lodging To round things out, we’ve com- Public Campground piled a list of biking events through- Private Campground out the state as well as additional Food Service biking resources. Grocery Showers Water SAFETY FIRST Flush Toilet When riding, always act in the best interest of Pit Toilet yourself and your companions. Be sure to: n Obey specific bicycle and general traffic Hiking Only Trail regulations. Park/Picnic Area n Show courtesy to all road or trail users. Playground n Wear appropriate gear, including a well- adjusted helmet. Historical Marker or Museum n Maintain your bicycle in excellent operating Swimming condition. Underpass n Choose routes within the ability of you and State Park your companions. n Carry sufficient food, drink, first aid County Park supplies, and tools. Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. 3 Northwest WISCONSIN STATE PARKS 53 Apostle Islands 2 61 Red Lake SuperiorCornucopia Cliff 13 Bayfield Madeline Duluth Island Port Wing 1 La Pointe 35 5 10 13 7 Superior Washburn Iron River Odanah 8 Brule Ashland 53 2 2 35 Hurley Ironwood MICHIGAN Solon Drummond Montreal Springs 63 Mellen 77 51 27 45 41 Gordon 1 8 Clam Cable Lake Glidden Mercer 2 Minong Manitowish Land MINNESOTA 77 13 51 O’ Lakes 77 Danbury Butternut Phelps iver Hayward Park 17 R 63 ix Trego Falls Eagle ro 70 C Webster River Florence Stone 70 t. 70 S Hertel Spooner Lake 70 2 Iron Grantsburg Fifield Minocqua Mountain Radisson Winter 139 FLORENCE 70 Siren Three M Escanaba Niagara e Shell Lakes 32 Hiles n 11 o 63 Lake m 2 i 3 17 n Phillips Cavour e Birchwood 8 e 40 FOREST Goodman Luck 48 Crandon Peshtigo Pembine Cumberland 13 8 Laona Balsam Rice Prentice 141 St. Croix Lake Lake 41 35 Falls Ladysmith Ogema Wabeno MARINETTE 2 Bruce 73 Washington 8 Island Dresser 3 55 Carter Wausaukee Turtle Barron Gills 17 53 27 Jump Townsend Lake R Rock Osceola Chetek River 39 Lily Lakewood iv Amery 6 LANGLADE er Ellison 35 46 Holcombe 51 32 Bay New 45 Langlade Crivitz Polar Ephraim Sister Bay Somerset Richmond Medford Antigo Mountain 64 Gilman 64 Cornell 64 White River Fish Creek 94 Stillwater 63 Bloomer Lake 64 Pound Peshtigo Marinette Egg Baileys 65 Harbor Hudson Baldwin Harbor Minneapolis 4 MENOMINEE Chippewa Aniwa Knapp Falls Cadott Wausau 141 42 Jacksonport 94 47 St. Paul 29 OCONTO 2 13 Birnamwood Gillett 57 Keshena Green Bay 29 Bowler Oconto 61 Menomonie 5 Eau Claire Oconto Prescott River 9 7 Wittenberg Shawano Sturgeon 10 Falls 73 Falls 39 SHAWANO Shawano 32 Bay 10 Downsville Elderon Embarrass Bonduel Brussels 72 1 6 DOOR Ellsworth = Linear Bike Trails 45 57 4 Augusta l 29 35 61 35 63 85 22 Pulaski 10 2 Bay City Fairchild l = Mountain Bike Trails Rosholt Marion River