City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail:
Wisconsin
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Description:
The City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail and the Muskego Recreation Trail connect seamlessly connect the communities of Musekgo and Franklin. The corridor was originally the location of the Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light, an interurban railroad in southeaster Wisconsin and was later acquired by Wisconsin Electric Power Company which is known today as WeEnergies.



The five mile Muskego Recreation Trail starts in a residential community just across from the entrance to the Muskego County Park and is marked with a sign at the trail entrance. A bright white crushed stone surface cuts through the surrounding greenery and is draped with power lines along the way. This trail runs directly west to east is an easy level ride throughout. The first couple miles of the trails take you through the residential community of Muskego; however immediately after crossing over Mystic Drive the trail scenery quickly changes to beautiful farmland and woodland scenery.




After 5 miles in Waukesha County on the Muskego Recreation Trail, you will cross into Milwaukee County and although the transition is seamless, you will see trail signage indicating that you have joined the City of Franklin Hike and Bike Path. This 1.5 mile section of the trail continues through farmland running west to east and then abruptly turns north after crossing Forest Home Avenue . The final stretch of the trail returns you back to suburban Franklin where you'll pass by playgrounds and residential communities.

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Parking & Trail Access:
To access the City of Franklin Hike and Bike Path, take 45/100 north from Franklin to W. Rawson Avenue (County Road BB). Turn left on W. Rawson and cross Forest Homes Avenue. The trail head is on the left between Forest Homes Avenue and S. North Cape Rd. There is no public parking at this trailhead.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Waukesha/Milwaukee County Line to Franklin
Counties: Milwaukee
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Crushed Stone
Trail Activities: Bike, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6227953

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