Putnam Trail

Located at the end of Putnam Drive, UWEC Lower Campus, Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Dirt road goes through a wooded area that follows Little Niagara Creek. Deer and wild turkeys often seen. Marshy woods with a beautiful canopy of branches and leaves. From campus heading west, the trail follows the Chippewa River.

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Red Cedar State Trail

921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie

Easy difficulty. Small bluffs with a waterfall will be on one side and the Red Cedar River on the other side. Bald eagles frequently sighted. Going other direction from Dunnville takes you through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area across a trestle near the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River. This meets up with the Chippewa River Trail.

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Seven Hawks Vineyard

17 North St., Fountain City

The tasting room at Seven Hawks is an 1870s ear renovated gem in historic Fountain City. Stop in for a free tasting and visit their open air deck or patio. They have on-site cottages, lodges, and suites to make a weekend excursion out of your trip. They serve a variety of whites and reds with onsite vineyard, and serve fresh made artisanal pizza. 

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Stage Coach Bicycle Route

Trailhead located in Augusta just off Hwy 12/27 on Stone St.

21 miles - Approximately 21 miles roundtrip with alternate loops. Mostly easy but a few steep hills. It's a scenic route that follows along a lightly traveled road and is perfect for a family bicycle outing. Available year round and no pass is required. 

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Tower Ridge Recreation Area Trail

1230 S 82nd Ave, Eau Claire

Easy to Moderate difficulty. Wide trails double as ski and horseback riding trails. Some trails are very hilly. Offers spectacular views of the Eau Claire River Valley. $3 daily pass/seasonal. Drive east from Eau Claire on Cty Rd Q and then south on L. Go past first parking lot (for disc golf players) to the second lot (road to it on left side of L).

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Trail From Boyd Park to Archery Park

Eau Claire

Difficulty: Moderate. This small short trail winds along a small bluff bordering Eau Claire’s east side neighborhood. Nice scenic spots where you look straight down to the Eau Claire River. Trail starts in a meadow. It is rocky underfoot in some sections. Directions: From downtown Eau Claire or from Hastings Way, take Main Street and turn north on Summer Street. Park near the pavilion in Boyd Park.

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Villa Bellezza Winery

1420 3rd St., Pepin

This old world inspired winery has beautiful vineyard grounds and villa. It has an Italian restaurant, tasting room, on-site cooking school, hosts a number of events, and outdoor plaza. Guests can enjoy a day full of food, tours, wine sampling, relaxing in the stunning, scenic villa, and more.

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Vino in the Valley

W3826 450th Ave., Maiden Rock

A unique, scenic, outdoor dining experience with locally made wine and Italian inspired food like pastas, pizza, and more. Open Thursday through Saturday, and Sunday afternoons.

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Wildwood Trail

200 Main St., Woodville

The Wildwood Trail is a seven-mile off-road hiking, biking and snowmobiling trail on a former railroad right-of-way, which runs from the Village of Woodville south to the St. Croix/Pierce County line, through the Town of Eau Galle.

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Fall Harvest is sponsored by:

CCF Bank
2125 Cameron St
Eau Claire

Fall Harvest is sponsored by:

CCF Bank
2125 Cameron St
Eau Claire