Recreation
Gandy Dancer State Trail - Southern Segment
The Gandy Dancer State Trail is divided into a northern segment and a southern segment and trail activities vary. The southern segment of the Gandy Dancer trail begins in St. Croix Falls, near Interstate State Park. The southern segment travels for 47 miles in Wisconsin through the communities of Centuria, Milltown, Luck, Frederic, Siren and Webster, ending in the town of Danbury at the Minnesota border. Here a 520-foot trestle crosses the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway into Minnesota.
Winter ATV/UTV use is allowed on a segment of the trail in Burnett County. Details are under the winter activities listing farther down on this page.
The trail may bring a number of different users to the trail at the same time. It is important to use good trail etiquette to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The western terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is at Interstate State Park on the St. Croix River. The Ice Age Trail follows the Gandy Dancer State Trail corridor for about 19 miles from St. Croix Falls past the town of Luck and then continues east towards Straight Lake State Park.
Walking and bicycling
The level grade and limestone surface make this trail suitable for bicyclists, walkers and joggers. A state trail pass is required for bicycling. You can buy annual and daily passes from designated vendors along the trail or at the Polk and Burnett County tourism centers.
Pet owners, please be sure to have your pet on a leash, 8 feet or shorter, at all times. You must pick up after your pet.
Winter activities
Snowmobiles are permitted on the trail. Operators must follow all Wisconsin snowmobile laws. The trail also connects to numerous miles of county snowmobile trails.
The opening and closing of snowmobile trails are at the discretion of each county. Snowmobile trails that cross DNR lands are opened and closed consistent with the surrounding county (or counties). Whenever possible, the opening and closing of snowmobile trails are done on a county-wide basis, however, localized conditions may require localized trail opening and closing. It is the responsibility of the county to provide notification about the status of snowmobile trails.
The Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report [exit DNR], and local club and county snowmobile web pages [exit DNR] and telephone hotlines will provide the most current information.
Depending on the snow base and location, motorized recreational vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs) are allowed on the south segment of the trail under specific conditions. From Dec. 1 through March 31 you may operate your snowmobile, ATV and UTV on the Gandy Dancer Trail when there is a 4-inch groomed snow base and trails are officially open. If there is no snow, the trail is open for ATV and UTV use once the Frozen Ground Trail System is open. The trail also connects to numerous miles of county winter trails.
- Burnett County trail conditions [exit DNR]
- Snowmobile operators must follow all Wisconsin snowmobile laws.
- All ATV/UTV riders must follow all applicable ATV/UTV regulations.
No Hunting and trapping allowed on trail
Hunting and trapping are not allowed on the trail corridor. For more information, please see: