Enjoy Wisconsin's Trails!

Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails, wildlife areas, and other Department of Natural Resources lands provide more than 3,060 miles of recreational trails. They go through forests and prairies and on boardwalks over wetlands and sand dunes. Some provide urban residents with scenic getaways to rural areas.

There are trails for these activites, and more:

• All-terrain vehicles
• Backpacking
• Mountain Biking
• Bicycle Touring
• Cross-country skiing
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Off-road motorcycling
• Nature trails
• Skijoring
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Wheelchair Use

More about Wisconsin State Trails

Facts and Figures [PDF 17KB]
State Trail Pass - Frequently Asked Questions
Trail News Updates – Get e-mail updates about the State Trails Council and other trail news.
Trail User Etiquette [PDF 2MB]
Ice Age Trail Agreement [PDF 192KB] – Between the DNR, National Park Service, and Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation

Other Trails

Dogsledding [exit DNR]
Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail
Wisconsin Tourism [exit DNR]
Maritime Trails [exit DNR]

Documents and Publications

State Park, Forest and Trail Visits in selected years, 1992-2006
Property Master Plans
Wisconsin State Trails Network Plan 2001
Funding for Wisconsin Trails
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Trail Building Opportunities

2008 Trail building Opportunities [PDf 44KB] Volunteer to build sustainable trails

National Trail Events

National Trails Day [exit DNR]
National Trails Symposium [exit DNR] November 15-18, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas
Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference [exit DNR] September 2-5, 2008 in Seattle, Washington

For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks and Trails (608) 266-2181.