Trail description: 40-mile rail trail between Dodgeville and Verona on a former military road. Access fee: Towns along the trail: Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Mt Horeb, Verona (pop 5,800), Wi Web site:Military Ridge State Trail Trail map: Available on the trail's website Trail surface: Gravel Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, snowmobiling, xc skiing Facilities on the trail: Points of interest: Panoramic views of the valley Lodging: Dodgeville and Verona have a few choices of accommodations Camping: Governor Dodge State Park, 3 miles north of Dodgeville, offers 267 sites. Blue Mound State Park, 3 miles north of the midpoint of the trail, has 78 sites. Bike shops: Weather forecast:Madison Tourism info:Dodgeville Area Chamber | Madison Visitors Bureau Getting to the trail: Dodgeville trailhead is just north of town. Verona is a few miles soutwest of Madison. Map of local region:Dodgeville | Ridgeway | Barneveld | Blue Mounds | Mt Horeb | Verona
Trail name: Military Ridge State Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: Sept, 2003 Sections that I biked: Mt. Horeb to Verona & Back My favourite sections of the trail: The whole trail was nice, especially from Mt. Horeb through Riley. Best time to go: Any and all!! Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Nice size trail and the scenery is awesome. What I disliked: The required pass Comments: There are various observation points which make it more enjoyable if you need to take a break and appreciate nature. Submitted by: MLK from: Mt. Horeb, WI Date submitted: Sept 2, 2003
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Trail name: Military Ridge State Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: July, 2003 Sections that I biked: Verona to Dodgeville and back. My favourite sections of the trail: The slight uphill heading east from Klevenville to Mt. Horeb is very scenic. The entire area from Blue Mounds to Barneveld is also very scenic, visiting Blue Mound State Park is a must! Best time to go: Summer Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Three attractions worth seeing; Blue Mound State Park, Governor Dodge State Park, and Cave of the Mounds (not marked-you have to look for it). Scenic throughout, yet not isolated from civilization if you encounter a problem. Great places to eat very close to the trail. What I disliked: Loose gravel and sand for about three miles west of Ridgeway. Comments: While riding alongside Highway 18, be cautious at every street crossing as cars can exit 18 directly onto the side street in a split second. There is a rutted-out driveway in front of a pig farm just west of Ridgeway, as well as a hilly area where the trail is made up of loose gravel. Submitted by: Brent Cohrs from: Bartlett, Illinois Date submitted: July 9, 2003
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Trail name: Military Ridge State Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: June, 2003 Sections that I biked: all My favourite sections of the trail: blue mounds Best time to go: all of summer and fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Very flat, nice scenery, wildlife, well maintained What I disliked: Trail pass required Comments: Great ride Submitted by: mm from: Madison Wisconsin Date submitted: June 30, 2003
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Trail name: Military Ridge State Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: Sept, 2002 Sections that I biked: Verona to Riley My favourite sections of the trail: Verona to Hwy 151 tunnel Best time to go: June-September Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars Likes and dislikes: relatively flat, polite bikers and walkers, well maintained, nice scenery of rolling hills and creeks Comments: Submitted by: MJD from: Verona, WI Date submitted: Sept 1, 2002
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