![]() ![]() Further connections can be made via the 400 State Trail and Omaha Trail in Elroy, and the La Crosse River State Trail in Sparta, the “Bicycling Capital of America.” Oak Leaf Trail Wisconsin's Oak Leaf Trail | Photo by Front Room MediaĬovering a massive 125+ miles that encircle Milwaukee in a messy figure 8, the Oak Leaf Trail is the crown jewel of Milwaukee County’s “emerald necklace” park and trail system, offering access to open space, picnic areas and signature sites in and around the region. There are rest areas, restrooms, drinking fountains, camping areas and snack concessions at the endpoint towns-and in between at Norwalk, Wilton and Kendall. ![]() Today, it stands as an iconic rail-trail showcase of America’s rural heartland, connecting five communities and featuring three famous tunnels-two at 1,600 feet and the other stretching 3,800 feet-which serve as a major draw (in each case, you’ll climb a grade followed by a downhill run to the town on the other side). Elroy-Sparta State Trail Wisconsin's Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Courtesy Wisconsin Bike FedĬreated in the 1960s by the state of Wisconsin, the nearly 34-mile Elroy-Sparta State Trail was one of the earliest major rail-trail projects in the United States. For more information, go to the Wisconsin DNR website. Snowmobilers and ATV riders must display a separate ATV trail pass or snowmobile trail pass. Note: Many of the trails below are managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which requires a state trail pass for people 16 and over who are bicycling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, off-highway motorcycling or inline skating. Here are just 10 of our favorite Badger State trails-encapsulating some of the best sites and experiences Wisconsin has to offer. With more than 101 rail-trails spanning nearly 2,000 miles, 25,000 miles of snowmobiling routes and a national scenic trail that traverses 1,000 miles of glaciated terrain, Wisconsin is clearly a place where the outdoors reign supreme-perhaps as well regarded as the state’s cheese and beer industries? (But you’ll certainly find an abundance of both along Wisconsin’s extensive trail networks!) For resources on how to #SharetheTrail and #RecreateResponsibly, go to /COVID-19. Other sections may be groomed for cross-country skiing or remain unmaintained.NOTE: A s you head out on the trail, remember to follow the guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local governments. During the winter months, the trail is plowed when snowfall exceeds 3” between Glenwood Springs and Main Street, Carbondale. Vault toilets are installed at the vicinity of Cattle Creek and Catherine Store Bridge. There is only one potable water source on the trail at the Basalt trailhead next to the Basalt Highschool, plan to bring your own water as there is no other water source along the length of the trail. Picnic tables and benches are provided at various locations, as are trash cans, recycle bins and dog waste stations. Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) are permitted with restrictions. Wheelchairs, both motorized and non-motorized, are permitted. The trail is open to those on foot, those on horseback, and those using human-powered equipment such as bicycles, in-line skates and skateboards. The pavement is 8 to 10 feet wide with soft surface shoulders of 2 to 6 feet. The Rio Grande Trail treadway is asphalt surfaced with some sections of concrete and compacted gravel. RFTA now manages and maintains the trail corridor, in conjunction with Pitkin County Open Space and the City of Aspen, in their respective jurisdictions. In 2001, RFTA was formed and thus a dedicated funding source for transit and trails was created. This presented an opportunity to explore both transportation and recreation solutions to Highway 82 congestion and trail connectivity challenges in the Roaring Fork Valley. In 1997 the right of way corridor was purchased with a combination of funding by local governments, Great Outdoors Colorado, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Train operations in the corridor ceased in phases, between the 1960s and the mid 1990s. The Rio Grande Trail is a rails to trails project which is built in the Aspen Branch of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The Rio Grande has 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail and is completely protected from vehicular traffic except at intersections. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority manages the greatest portion of the Rio Grande Trail which runs from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, Colorado. ![]()
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