Basic Information

Trail facts

• Rail trail: Yes
• Length: 10.5 miles
• Surface: Asphalt
• Counties: Sauk
• Communities: Sauk City, Prairie du Sac

Directions

The Great Sauk State Trail is near U.S. Highway 12 in south-central Wisconsin. Parking is available in Sauk City/Prairie du Sac at the Chamber office (109 Phillips Boulevard) and along city streets in both communities. There is also a public parking lot in Prairie du Sac along Water Street (Highway 78). Veterans Memorial Park [exit DNR] in Prairie du Sac is adjacent to the trail and also has parking available.

Hours

The trail is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.

Fees

Each bicyclist or skater age 16 or older needs a Wisconsin state trail pass.

Planning and Management

For more information about planning for this property, see: Property Master Plans.

Friends group

Friends of the Great Sauk State Trail [exit DNR]

Explore the area

Travel Wisconsin Listings

• Great Sauk State Trail [exit DNR]

More In The Area

• Sauk County Parks [exit DNR]
• Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce [exit DNR]
• International Crane Foundation [exit DNR]
• Merrimac free ferry [exit DNR]
• Nature Conservancy Land [exit DNR]
• Sauk County Historical Museum [exit DNR]
• Aldo Leopold Foundation [exit DNR]
• River Arts, Inc. [exit DNR]