Ratings of Rail Trails and Bike Paths in Wisconsin

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The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have used the trails listed in Rail Trails in Wisconsin. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.

Number of ratings for this region: 79
The latest 20 ratings are listed below

20 Rating: 5 of 5 stars Trail name: Cheese Country Recreation Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Dec, 2005
Sections that I biked: All of it 2,500 miles a year
My favourite sections of the trail: Darlinton to Fayette ATVs only, No 2 wheel bikes. Bridges are nice and smooth.
Best time to go: Spring or Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Towns every 10 miles, restrooms eating places. Nice trail for a wide open cruise
What I disliked: Speed limit is 30mph on trail, should be 40mph. speed limit on bridges is 15mph, should be 25mph.
Comments: Monroe has great holel's, Darlinton has a nice campground for tent or trailer. Belmount a new gas station/convenient store, restaurant. Great family trail.
Submitted by: Dennis
from: Wisconsin, Illinois state line.
Date submitted: Jan 6, 2006

Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2005
Sections that I biked: Complete from Menominee to Eau Claire
My favourite sections of the trail: The section along the Red Cedar offers great views, fishing.
Best time to go: Spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Everything, beautiful rivers, river crossings, wildlife area, small towns.
What I disliked: nope
Comments: A truly user friendly trail, go on a weekday or early am and you can have the trail to yourself. Nice scenery
Submitted by: cfm
from: burbs, illinsoi
Date submitted: Sept 11, 2005

Trail name: Bearskin & Hiawatha State Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: Although the trail lacks amenties, the scenery makes it worth while. In biking about 25 miles from Minocqua to ??? You follow creeks and wetlands, woods and a couple of beautiful lakes. There is a rest stop at South Blue Lake which is wonderful
My favourite sections of the trail: Lots of wildlife, light use & changing terrain make this trail very enjoyable
Best time to go: Spring, fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: See above
What I disliked:
Comments: Bijie during the weekday and you'll see trutles, deer, beaver, mink, porcupine, fox and maybe a bear if youre lucky
Submitted by: cfm
from: Burbs, Illinois
Date submitted: Sept 11, 2005

Trail name: Cheese Country Recreation Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: June, 2004
Sections that I biked: from Mineral Point to about the 65th ATV dust cloud
My favourite sections of the trail: The end, back at the lot at Mineral point
Best time to go: Never
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Poor
Rating: 0.5 stars
What I liked: Nothing to like....even the bike trails in Illinois are better.
What I disliked: A rutted poorly packed trail, with loads of ATV traffic make this trail one to avoid. Not 1 happy face on any of the bicyclists.
Comments: Scenery was also worthless. Every other trail in Wisconsin is better than this one.
Submitted by: CFM
from: Suburbs, Illinois
Date submitted: Sept 11, 2005

Trail name: Wiouwash State Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: July, 2005
Sections that I biked: Oshkosh to Hortonville
My favourite sections of the trail: Anywhere from Ryf Road to Hortonville.
Best time to go: Spring thru Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Could use a couple of more benches, lack of facilities.
What I disliked: Lots of Deer Flies in Outagamie County during hot weather. Only one place to get water between Oshkosh and Hortonville and they close at 5pm.
Comments: This is a very good trail for the beginner. Make sure you have enough water for your trip!
Contrary to this site's description, a trail pass IS NOT required for the WIOUWASH.
Submitted by: JB
from: Oshkosh, WI
Date submitted: July 31, 2005

Trail name: Sugar River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: New Glarus to Monticello; Brodhead to Albany
My favourite sections of the trail: New Glarus to Monticello
Best time to go: Spring & Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: New Glarus is a great place to visit and the trail is very nice. The ride from New Glarus to Monticello is very scenic and highly recommended.
What I disliked: It is very well maintained at the New Glarus end but the Brodhead section isn't as nice.
Comments: Stop in New Glarus for lunch or dinner - the Glarner Stube is great!
Submitted by: LR
from: Madison, WI
Date submitted: June 19, 2005

Trail name: Oak Leaf Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: Whitefish bay (Estabrook park) to South Shore/Bay View.
My favourite sections of the trail: Hubbard park (Cambridge Woods) to Riverside park section.
Best time to go: Late Spring to mid Autumn
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: You won't even feel as though you were in the city on much of the downtown trail, very pretty.
What I disliked: City street riding from downtown Veterans Park to Cupertino/South Shore.
Comments: Various off road trails hidden amongst the woods throughout East Milwaukee along the Milwaukee river. My favorite being beetween Cambridge Woods and Riverside Park. All will pretty much take you right down to the river bank, very pretty. Somewhat of a challenge in places but still fairly easy for the majority. Mountain bike is a must, otherwise excellent for hiking.
Submitted by: Christopher G.
from: Milwaukee, WI
Date submitted: June 16, 2005

Trail name: Chippewa River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: The whole thing
My favourite sections of the trail: Beetween Caryville and Durand
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: the scenery and that its away and in nature
What I disliked: parts are gravel but its a nice trail
Comments:
Submitted by: Evan P.
from: Durand, Wisconsin
Date submitted: June 15, 2005

Trail name: Glacial Drumlin State Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: whole thing
My favourite sections of the trail: sullivan to dousman and all of the paved parts are nice
Best time to go: whenever it is not currently hailing/snowing!!
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: scenery is great! I hope you guys pave the whole thing thought!
What I disliked: i don't like crossing of that highway in dousman
Comments: >snake holes are commen in sullivan
>horse flies are a pain in the wooded areas

Submitted by: Matt K.
from: rome, wisconsin
Date submitted: June 14, 2005

Trail name: Wiouwash State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2001
Sections that I biked: Hortonville south to Oshkosh (was used as part of tour route from Duluth Mn to Milwaukee)
My favourite sections of the trail: I really liked the entire trail, the section along the lake on the south end is worth mentioning by itself though.
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: Scenery was nice and was varied. Services were not to far away. Fair amount of shade on trail.
What I disliked: Trail is short. Some areas need more attention maintenance. Lack of facilities at trailheads.
Comments: (Comments on southern portion only)I would not recommend going too far out of your way to visit trail. However it is a very nice resource for those in the area, and better than your average trail, at least as far as scenery.
Submitted by: Ryan
from: Cleveland O
Date submitted: June 12, 2005

Trail name: Wiouwash State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: Actually - I don't bike, but ride my horse. I have only ridden the trail from Hortonville to Oshkosh.
My favourite sections of the trail: All the wooden bridges, and the section by Larsen.
Best time to go: Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Scenery, bridges, easy access to local horse farms.
What I disliked: Footing. Crushed limestone requires steel shoes on horses.
Comments: Possible hazards would be a couple of drainage ponds to either side of the pond. Walkers and bikers would have no troubles but horses could spook and go over the edge.
Submitted by: VMH
from: Appleton WI
Date submitted: June 6, 2005

Trail name: Cheese Country Recreation Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: May, 2005
Sections that I biked: Monroe to Mineral Point
My favourite sections of the trail: It's all good
Best time to go: spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Well marked/ Not difficult-easy and fun for the little guys/ Good stopping points
What I disliked:
Comments: Ride smart especially on weekends as the trail is very busy. Obey signs and stay on trail- enforced by police.
Submitted by: JK Big Daddy- ABATE of IL
from: Chicago, IL
Date submitted: May 19, 2005

Trail name: Great River State Trail
Times biking the trail:
Date of last visit: ,
Sections that I biked: Onalaska-Tremp
My favourite sections of the trail: 2 mile stretch north of Onalaska
Best time to go: Spring or Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: Beautiful trail!
What I disliked: Nada
Comments: I think the stretch from Onalaska to about Midway is just amazing!
Submitted by: EMS
from: Onalaska (Now E.Lansing, MI)
Date submitted: May 8, 2005

Trail name: Fox River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: All sections
My favourite sections of the trail: Downtown Green Bay to DePere
Best time to go: Spring Summer Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Scenery in spots. Places to stop for a picnic snack. Restaurants and bike shop just off the trail.
What I disliked: Some walkers and In line skaters travel in groups and bridge across the whole trail causing congestion. Do not follow rules.
Comments: Stay - St. Brendan's Inn( downtown Green Bay)
Eat - Titletown Brewery, Bangkok Gardens, Kavarnas (vegetarian) All recommendations in downtown Green Bay within a couple blocks of the trail.
Submitted by: Bill
from:
Date submitted: April 13, 2005

Trail name: Cheese Country Recreation Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Oct, 2004
Sections that I biked: All of it. The Fayette trail has a bit of a challenge making for an even more enjoyable trip.
My favourite sections of the trail: The bridges make for some very nice scenery.
Best time to go: Any time you can go. The fall is beautiful
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The scenery and the wild life. No problem with the ATV's. It doesn't bother the wild life. Besides that, their the one's that make this all possible with the fees they pay to support this trail.
What I disliked: Nothing to dislike. No matter what your there for, It's worth the trip.
Comments: All the people show their appreciation for your business. They are all very freindly.
Submitted by: wpm
from: Illinois
Date submitted: April 4, 2005

Trail name: Stevens Point Green Circle Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2004
Sections that I biked: woods, streets
My favourite sections of the trail: woods
Best time to go: summer
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
Comments: I love the trail...it's such a nice thing to have in the area
Submitted by: Kristin Kelley
from: Plover, WI
Date submitted: March 23, 2005

Trail name: Sugar River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: June, 2004
Sections that I biked: All of it.
My favourite sections of the trail: New Glarus to Monticello
Best time to go: Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Very nice scenery. Smooth grade and no steep hills.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: Very nice small towns. Great food in New Glarus. The trail is easy to ride. You can camp in a state park in New Glarus if desired. We stayed in a motel.
Submitted by: Al & Doris
from: Rockford, IL
Date submitted: Feb 28, 2005

Trail name: Wiouwash State Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Nov, 2004
Sections that I biked: the whole trail
My favourite sections of the trail: by the butte des morts lake
Best time to go: spring or fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: beautiful scenery
What I disliked: its too short
Comments:
Submitted by: Josh Stewart
from: oshkosh
Date submitted: Jan 15, 2005

Trail name: Cheese Country Recreation Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: Oct, 2003
Sections that I biked: Most of the cheese trail
My favourite sections of the trail: Going through the cow pasture, and the bump bridges.
Best time to go: we have been only early fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: We liked everything the people were very nice too.
What I disliked:
Comments: We ate at a few places and they were all good. Stayed at the Barber Shop Inn that was great too.
Submitted by: R.G.
from: LecLaire Iowa
Date submitted: Sept 17, 2004

Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Sept, 2004
Sections that I biked: all of it
My favourite sections of the trail: mile marker 4 to 7
Best time to go: when it is not covered real deep in snow
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: it is almost level great relaxing scenery
What I disliked: the pungent smell of cow manure at mile 8.25-8.5 atracts alot of small bugs takes your breath away i wish the farmer would not pile it next to trail. people walking thier dogs in the same area w/o leash
Comments: all the bridges can be very slippery when wet and the approach to them is a little abrupt
Submitted by: crs
from:
Date submitted: Sept 16, 2004

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