Places & Resources

400 State Trail 22 miles

E13660 State Highway 33, Reedsburg

The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities conveniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail. Trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. There is also a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.

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Beaver Creek Reserve

S1 County Road K, Fall Creek

Moderate difficulty. There are several trail loop options. Scenic, winding trails on two separate sections of the reserve, offer views of two creeks and the Eau Claire River. A local favorite $3 for adults, $1 for children (15 and under), free for members of Beaver Creek.

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Cadott School Forest

Cadott

Several loops go through woods past two creeks and a covered bridge as well. From Hwy 29, take the Cty Rd X exit and drive to Cty Rd XX. Head north to 80th Street. Head east for 1 ½ miles and look for a gravel dead-end road. You might have to park at the gate and walk into the educational building area. Otherwise, there is parking at the building.

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Compass Bike Lab

2113 Brackett Ave, Door 4, Eau Claire

Quality bicycles, parts, and accessories. They create custom personalized bicycle builds and offer expert consulting to riders of all levels. Get a professional bike fit to ensure your ride is right for you.

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Eau Claire River Route

1.5 miles - Trail goes from downtown Eau Claire to the East Side Hill

Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library's underground parking entrance. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley. The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.

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Evergreen Ski Trail

E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta

Easy to moderate difficulty. 2.2 miles of trail loops are open for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall. The westernmost trail follows Coon Fork Creek. $3 fee. Located 5 miles north of Augusta on Cty Rd CF (across the road from Coon Forks County Park). Park at a small dirt lot.

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Fairfax Park - Trail

4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Small woods trail that doubles as ski trail goes into small prairie area past a few ponds and re-enters woods. Directions: Access Fairfax Park Drive from either Golf Road and park in the Fairfax Pool lot, or go down Fairfax Street and park near the ball fields south of South Middle School.

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Lake Menomin Park

2997 Domain Drive, Menomonie

Lake Menomin is a 10009 acre man-made reservoir with abundant public boat landings and great fishing spots for large/smallmouth bass, northern pike, panfish, and walleye. The trail system at Lake Menomin Park has mountain biking trails with varied difficulty, and hiking trails. There are heavily wooded portions with native plant species, small ponds, and meadows to enjoy.

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Lake Wissota State Park

18127 County Hwy 0, Chippewa Falls

Several trail options go through woods, meadows, lowlands, marshes, and Lake Wissota's shoreline. Many double as ski trails. Bikes are permitted on all but 3 trails. One-mile Beaver Meadow nature trail loop for families with small children. Scenic lake trail is also a highlight. Daily and annual state park vehicle admission passes vary in price. Located on the northeast section of Lake Wissota. 

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Lowes Creek County Park Trail

S. Lowes Creek Rd., Eau Claire

Easy to moderate difficulty. Most trails double as mountain bike or ski trails. One short trail is devoted to hiking only. Nice sights of Lowes Creek. Requires $3 daily pass with seasonal passes available. Drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on Lowes Creek Road. Park entrance will be on the left. Or drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on 93. Turn right on Lorch Avenue and left on Fairview Drive. Ample parking at both entrances.

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Old Abe Trail

711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls

Easy difficulty. Popular bike trail goes from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. One scenic spot is just north of Jim Falls where the trail follows the Chippewa River on one side and small fields and ponds (some full of turtles) on the other. Head north of Chippewa Falls on Hwy 178 to the Jim Falls exit. In town, there is a trailhead sign with a parking lot. Walk north through town before getting to the scenic spots.

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Overdrive Cycling Club

Eau Claire

Supports all forms of cycling and abilities. Their members strive to improve their fitness, wellness and cycling skills while enjoying the camaraderie of our members. Group Rides: Monday at Yankee Jacks 6pm. Wednesday at Fairfax Pool 6pm.

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Pinehurst Park - Trails

3523 Delbert Road, Eau Claire

Moderate difficulty. Wooded trails along the far side of the sledding hill double as mountain bike trails. Trails end at the top of the sledding hill. From Hwy 53, turn right on Eddy Lane to Darryl Lane to Dale Road. From the parking lot, look for the trailhead on the left facing the hill.

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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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