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The 12-foot-wide asphalt surface had some tree root-raised areas, but manageable. The middle section of the route was a nicely paved road dedicated to wastewater treatment plant traffic. The southwestern section of the trail was nestled nicely behind backyards. The sides of the trail were mowed and the trail corridor itself was not only spacious, but nicely captured beneath a canopy of trees. The trail was a little out of the way, but I highly recommend it if you happen to be in the area.
Completed my final leg of this trail by riding from London to Cottage Grove today. Trail conditions were very good, however the bridges can use some maintenance. All have matting across them to assist in preventing flats, however watch your approach, there can be some serious bumps getting onto & off the bridges. Having ridden the entire trail now, eastern portion several times; it’s just my opinion that the western portion would be my recommendation. East of Douseman the trail is paved, however much of it is in need of maintenance to remedy cracks.
It took some doing to find the trailhead of the actual “trail” part of the ride. Dewitt Road in Oostburg was the start of the paved trail. Parking was available along a nearby neighborhood road. No parking lot. From there you can ride south with only one little part on the road around a factory just past Cedar Grove. There is a nice shelter with a porta potty at the Cedar Grove depot. Unfortunately we had to turn around short of Belgium so have to leave the rest for another day.
Scenic, very pleasant ride today. Farmland, lots of bridges, packed gravel so no surprises. Parked at the Elkhorn trailhead and biked to Burlington and back. Note: the DNR site says there's a bridge out, as of 9/27/26 - there are no bridges out. Really nice ride and great way to spend a 70 degree and sunny day in late September.
The trail had a solid base with some loose gravel. I kept my speed down especially going down hills or around blind curves to keep from wiping out. There were hills to conquer, but the trail meandered through forest, prairie and around Mauthe Lake.
There was an undulating boardwalk to the north that was delightfully unexpected. The small town of Dundee had a couple of cool restaurants. Sorry, no crocodiles. :)
I happened to be in the neighborhood, so I biked the trail. I liked it!
If you are looking for a quiet, flat, and peaceful ride, then this is trail for you. The route takes you deep into the woods, out in the open prairie or farmland, and through a few small towns. The trail is mostly a crushed gravel road with a grass median. The sides of the trail and the median were nicely mowed. The were no mile markers and there were a couple of long stretches with no road crossings. Since my ride was in the fall with temperatures in the 50's, there were no mosquitoes.
The four areas with fallen trees noted by the previous review were all cleared.
There was underground utility work being done on the west side of the trail over the entire length of the it from Highway 60 to Fond du Lac. The use of small cranes with track systems for the utility work had literally made an impression on the trail surface. Most areas were patched up reasonably well, but the section between Waupun and Burnett was poorly patched resulting in an unacceptable bumpy ride.
I also encountered one too many wrist-jarring chipmunk holes that were randomly dispersed throughout most of the ride.
There were enough bathroom facilities, but there were absolutely no water sources, so bring a good supply of drinking water.
As part of the 8-trail Fond du Lac Loop, the Brooke Trail was the most adventurous. The 12-foot wide asphalt trail hugs the side of Brooke Street at first. The asphalt surface is older with some sections burdened with cracks causing a bumpy ride. The trail takes the adventurous rider through a mix of not only industrial and newer development, but also through a poorer section of town as well. The entire loop is well-marked. Although the map shows the trail ending at Dixie Road, it actually continues west on Dixie Road, then south on Hickory Street where it ends at Pioneer Road. The "Loop" then continues east along the Pioneer trail.
This trail is one of 8 trails that are part of the Fond du Lac Loop. The Harbor View trail is flat, smooth and beautiful. This trail, along with the Lakeside Park trail that it connects to, are the most scenic portion of the "Loop" and the most rewarding to ride.
I rode the trail from Sheboygan to Fond du Lac and this was a hilly ride from start to finish. The route between Greenbush and Sheboygan did have a few sections that were flat, but the route between Greenbush and Fond du Lac resembled a roller coaster. I would race down one hill, so I could minimize the effort needed to get up the next.
The asphalt surface overall was in good condition and the sides were nicely mowed. The trail surface between Greenbush and Fond du Lac was especially smooth.
The scenery to the south of the trail was a mix of farm field, prairie, woods, and rural back yards. The scenery to the north was always highway 23 and there was no escape from the noise either. Take caution approaching street crossings and bring a good supply of water.
The trail starts unassumingly in a residential neighborhood to the north and winds its way through Carthage College before bursting out of a canopy of trees into a spectacular, unobstructive view of Lake Michigan. The trail hugs the coast and meanders through a series of gorgeous parks. Just when your senses have almost reached their limit, you find yourself riding along Harbor Park filled with an assortment of sculptures, museums, and marinas. The Park is electric!
This was the most enjoyable ride I have ever taken. I will be back!
There are two cautionary notes, however.
1. The city roads between Poerio Park West and upper Alford Park are in horrible condition. Maybe avoid this northern section altogether.
2. The trail that goes south from the 50th Street bridge as you enter the Harbor is actually a staircase. I missed it the first time, but realized it on my return. There is a very steep embankment with a thin bike path next to the stairs, if you want to risk it.
The 10-foot wide asphalt surface is still in good shape. The trail hugs the road at the north end, but eventually disappears behind suburban backyards under a wonderful canopy of trees. There are a few pesky road crossings, but not bad. The trail is short, but flat and easy to ride. This is a great connector to the Kenosha County Bike Trail or the Kenosha Pike Bike Trail.
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