Basic Information
Red Cedar State Trail
Property Notice
Hwy. 29 Road Construction: Construction on Hwy. 29 near the north trailhead of the Red Cedar State Trail will begin on Aug. 26, 2026 and continue through fall 2026. The Depot Visitor Center will remain open to the public, however, the parking lot will be closed to vehicle access. Parking will be available at several nearby lots, including the city trail parking lot on the north side of Hwy. 29 and the Riverside Park parking lot adjacent to the Depot parking lot.
Culvert Replacement South of Menomonie: Work to replace a large culvert on the Red Cedar Trail south of Menomonie will begin on Sept. 28, 2026 and continue through Oct. 2026. A 1.5-mile section of trail will be closed between markers 1.5 and 3. A town road can be used to detour around the closure.
Chippewa River State Trail Resurfacing: A 12-mile section of the Chippewa River State Trail from the junction with the Red Cedar State Trail to Fuller Road will be resurfaced beginning Sept. 15, 2026. This section may be closed during construction. Work is tentatively scheduled to last through fall 2026.
Trail facts
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 14.5 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Dunn
- Communities: Menomonie, Irvington, Downsville
Directions
Menomonie: The depot building/visitor center along Highway 29 on the west side of Menomonie serves as the northern trailhead for the Red Cedar State Trail. Parking and trail passes are available.
Irvington: Parking is available at the intersection of County Highway D and Paradise Valley Road.
Downsville Parking is near the intersection of Highway 25 and County Highway C. The Empire in Pine Lumber Museum in Downsville traces the colorful Lumber Era of Dunn County and gives trail users a look into the area's history.
The Chippewa River State Trail connects to the Red Cedar State Trail in the Dunnville Wildlife Area near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers. Sandbars in this area offer access to swimming, fishing and picnicking. There is some parking in the Dunnville Wildlife Area near County Highway Y.
Hours
The trail is open year-round.
Fees
A state trail pass is required for bicycling and cross-country skiing on the Red Cedar State Trail.
Planning and Management
For more information about planning for this property, see Property Master Plans.
Friends group
Friends of the Red Cedar State Trail