White River State Trail:
Wisconsin
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Description:
The White River State Trail held its official grand opening in Walworth County on June 7, 2003. Nine of the eventual 12 miles of this trail are currently open to the public between the city of Elkhorn and town of Lyons (near Lake Geneva).

Trail users include hikers, bikers and snowmobiles for the entire trail. Equestrian use is available on a separated parallel trail from the town of Springfield to the town of Lyons. The trail features scenic vistas, quaint towns, and numerous bridges crossing babbling brooks and a beautiful river.

User groups played a major role in making the partnership between the state and county a reality by letting elected officials know this trail project was a priority. User groups also contributed money and labor to help clean-up the trail corridor and to rehabilitate some bridges along the trail's route.

For more information about the trail, please contact Brian DuPont with Walworth County in Elkhorn at 262-741-3114 or Melissa Cook, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's regional trail coordinator in Milwaukee at melissa.cook@dnr.state.wi.us or 414-263-8559.
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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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Scenic
By wayno31 in August, 2011
A very well maintained trail. Started at the Burlington entrance. Plenty of parking. Enjoyed the ride past scenic views of "America's Dairyland "...Although trail is described as flat, there is an elevation as you head toward Elkorn. Nothing major,but I thought I'd add that. Nice canopy over much of the trail. Very nice on hot weather days. This trail does have a moderate amount of traffic, so the " Good Morning" greetings are a pleasant welcome. There are nine bridges and four to five roads to cross, but all are very well marked. Overall, a very enjoyable ride.
Nice trail review by Ron
By 850120 in July, 2011
Rode this trail a couple of times and found it very enjoyable. Nice and flat. The depot in Springfield is a great spot to take a break since it is about the mid point of the trail. I do suggest that you make sure you have enough water with you since there are only 2 spots where you can buy water or a cold drink if you choose.
Nice Trail
By jmullen16 in November, 2010
The trail is very nice and easy for the whole family. Trail stops outside of Elkhorn and Burlington, and on the trail water is only available in the two small towns in the middle so bing a full bottle.
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