Fishing Trails in Wisconsin

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  • Ahnapee State Park Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 44 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Ahnapee State Trail is an excursion through farmland and forest, and for about 5 miles it traverses the Ahnapee River as it flows to Lake Michigan. The 44-mile trail runs from Sturgeon Bay in the north to 2 miles beyond Casco Junction in ...

  • Bearskin State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 18 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    Shimmering lakes and Wisconsin's beautiful North Woods wilderness await you on the Bearskin State Park Trail. The trail provides a splendid journey along an old Milwaukee Road rail corridor that hauled white pine to the Midwest and later carried ...

  • Buffalo River State Park Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 36.40 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

    The Buffalo River State Trail is a multi-use trail as it parallels Hwy 10 through Central Wisconsin. It paases through the communities of Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo and Fairchild as it connects to Eau Claire County operated Atv Trails.

  • Capital City Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 17 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    NOTE: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires a trail pass for cyclists and inline skaters for the Nine Springs E-way portion of this trail (9 miles), but Dane County provides free passes for frequent commuters. If you want to ...

  • Chippewa River State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 38.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Chippewa River State Trail runs for nearly 40 miles between Eau Claire and Durand, with plans to extend the trail farther north. The route follows part an abandoned railroad corridor of the Milwaukee Road. Much of the trail is urban and ...

  • Flambeau Trails

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 60 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

    The Flambeau Trail system in the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest has 60 miles worth of multi-use trails open to both motorized and non-motorized uses. The trails follow rolling terrain through forests and among bogs and lakes. You'll ...

  • Great River State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 24 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Great River State Trail follows the shores of the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin. The trail meanders through 24.4 miles of river marsh, thick hardwood forests and bucolic farmland. It is a wonderful nature escape and a reflection ...

  • Hiawatha Trail (WI)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    Shimmering lakes and Wisconsin's beautiful North Woods wilderness await you on the Hiawatha Trail. The trail provides a splendid journey along an old Milwaukee Road rail corridor that hauled white pine to the Midwest and later carried a passenger ...

  • Hillsboro State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 4.30 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The 4.3-mile Hillsboro State Trail will make you feel instantly at home. Easy and flat, this gravel trail will take you on a short excursion from Hillsboro to Union Center. But this trail is more of a draw for what it connects you to than for ...

  • La Crosse River State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 22 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The La Crosse River State Trail is a link in a chain of rail-trails that connect more than 100 miles. This 21-mile trail leads you from the industrial river community of La Crosse to Sparta, the self-proclaimed biking capital of the United States. ...

  • Military Ridge State Park Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 45 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    Note: Trail passes are required year-round for cyclists and inline skaters, ages 16 and up. You can buy them at self-registration stations on the trail or at select parks and private businesses. The passes are good for all state trails. Hikers ...

  • North Shore Trail (Racine County Bikepath system)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 3 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    Racine County's eastern edge is home to two rail-trails plus a stellar connecting trail between them. Because the county standardized its signs a few years back you won't see specific rail-trail names on display (look for Racine County Bikepath ...

  • Omaha Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 12.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    This 14-mile limestone trail is a gorgeous offshoot from a 100-mile continuous trail corridor that includes the Great River State Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, Elroy-Sparta State Trail and the 400 State Trail. The Omaha Trail's gentle ...

  • Osaugie Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This beautiful 5-mile trail will lead users past various landmarks along the waterfront including the S. S. Meteor, Barker's Island, the old ore docks, and out to Wisconsin Point. The trail is used by bicyclists, rollerbladers, and hikers until ...

  • Pecatonica State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 10 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Pecatonica State Trail from Belmont to Calamine promises a journey through some early Wisconsin history. Old Belmont was Wisconsin's capital when it was still a territory, and you can visit the First Capitol Historic Site, which includes ...

  • Red Cedar State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 14.50 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Red Cedar State Trail runs for 14.5 miles between the city of Menomonie and the Dunnville Wildlife Area. From here south of the river it links with the Chippewa River State Trail. Along its route, the Red Cedar trail passes through the communities ...

  • Rock River Parkway Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 2.40 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Rock River Parkway Trail in Janesville runs between Rockport Park and S. Jackson Street bridge on the north side of the river. Here, at the trail's eastern terminus, you can easily link to Spring Brook Trail from the end of Riverside Drive. ...

  • Saunders State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 8.40 miles
    Surface: Ballast

    The 8.4-mile Saunders State Tail links with the Gandy Dancer Trail at Borea, southwest of Superior, and continues into Minnesota, where it is known as the Soo Line Trail (southern route). The trail is popular with snowmobilers, equestrians, ...

  • The 400 State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 22.30 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The 400 State Trail travels between Reedsburg and Elroy on 22.3 miles of old Chicago and North Western Railroad line. The trail's curious name has an obvious origin. It is named for the train—Number 400—that traveled 400 miles from Chicago ...

  • Tuscobia State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 74 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    From Rice Lake to Park Falls, the Tuscobia Trail travels 74 miles through the Flambeau State Forest and Chequamegon National Forest. Enjoy the rugged wilderness of the Blue Hills from a nearly-level former rail grade. Trail users can hike, mountain ...

  • Wild Rivers State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 104 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    The Wild Rivers State Trail runs for 104 miles through Douglas, Washburn and Barron counties in northwest Wisconsin along an old railroad route between Superior and Rice Lake. The surface is compacted gravel in Barron and Washburn counties and ...

  • Wiouwash State Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WI
    Length: 38 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Crushed Stone

    This county-operated trail, named for Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Shawano counties, extends from downtown Oshkosh 22 miles to Hortonville and from Tigerton 16 miles to Birnamwood. Trail users can hike, bike, mountain bike, ski and snowmobile. ...