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4 mar 2021 · With more than 101 rail-trails spanning nearly 2,000 miles, 25,000 miles of snowmobiling routes and a national scenic trail that traverses 1,000 miles of glaciated terrain, Wisconsin is clearly a place where the outdoors reign supreme—perhaps as well regarded as the state’s cheese and beer industries?
4 maj 2023 · If you don’t live near a rail trail, you might soon. Oberg hopes to grow the 2,000 miles of already-existing rail trails in Wisconsin and improving connectivity between them.
7 wrz 2024 · A Wisconsin railroad map, circa 1909, illustrating the state's peak rail mileage. Note the blanket of railroads throughout the state. Author's collection.
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a hiking trail that stretches for 1,200 miles around Wisconsin, crosses the Eisenbahn State Trail near County Road H on its way to Kettle Moraine State Forest to the east.
Learn about trails in Wisconsin including top trails, trail statistics, funding, projects and how you can get involved. The Route of the Badger offers a vision of healthy, thriving communities in Southeast Wisconsin centered around a world-class, 700-miles-plus regional trail system.
Today the trail often runs alongside railroad tracks. Below is an interactive story map showcasing the route and stops along the way. Plan your route or just explore before you go!
Wisconsin has 44 State Trails open to the public. There are 43 land-based trails covering more than 1,700 miles. Thirteen of these trails are managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and 27 are managed by county partners. Two trails are National Scenic Trails.
