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Red Cedar State Trail

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Trail description: 15-mile multi-use trail links the Chippewa River Trail to Menomonie.
Access fee: State Trail Pass is required for bicyclists
Towns along the trail: Downsville, Irvington, Menomonie, WI
Web site: Red Cedar State Trail
Trail map:
Trail surface: Gravel
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, xc skiing
Facilities on the trail: Menomonie and Donsville have restaurants.
Points of interest: During the lumbering era of over a century ago, logs harvested in the north were floated down the Red Cedar River. The ornate Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie was built by one of the city's lumber barons.
Lodging: Menomonie has several choices of accommodation.
Camping: Two are near Menomonie: Edgewater Acres Campground (72 sites) and Twin Springs Resort (75 sites) 715-235-9321
Bike shops: A bike shop is located in Menomonie.
Weather forecast: Eau Claire
Tourism info: Chippewa Valley Visitors Bureau | Menomonie Chamber
Getting to the trail: Parking lots are located in Donsville and Menomonie.
Map of local region: Downsville | Irvington | Menomonie

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Number of ratings: 6
Average rating: 4.67  

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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

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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 a lot 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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Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked: From County road D to downsville.
My favourite sections of the trail: All of it, along the river cools you off and when you in land a little you get the warmth of the sun.
Best time to go: I can not say. I have only been on the trail in Feb/March and June/July.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Variety of scenery.
What I disliked: When there is snow the trail is not kept up as I would like for Cross Country skiing. But for biking it has been great.
Comments: Cannot comment at this point I have only eat at one location and I know there are many and I haven't had a chance to check out the surounding areas of the trail.
Submitted by: cmn
from: knapp, wi
Date submitted: July 18, 2004

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Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: entire trail
My favourite sections of the trail: along the bluff
Best time to go: winter is nice for skiing (pretty flat), spring is great
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: the scenery is beautiful
What I disliked: can be crowded, can be hot and windless
Comments: you can get to the Creamery, a very wonderful restaurant that has a great Sunday brunch
Submitted by: LTH
from: Eau Claire
Date submitted: April 30, 2004

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Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2002
Sections that I biked: the whole trail
My favourite sections of the trail: the whole trail
Best time to go: now
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: the whole trail is great..it's the best
What I disliked: none
Comments: this is one of our favorite trails. it hooks up with the chippewa trail so you can get a great ride out of it ..do lunch at the creamery in downerville(?) we love it
Submitted by: charlie cremers
from: plymouth
Date submitted: June 22, 2003

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Trail name: Red Cedar State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2002
Sections that I biked: complete trail ride
My favourite sections of the trail: numerous beautiful river views. Oustanding scenery
Best time to go: early moring, yoou can have it all to yourself
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Easy grade trail, well groomed with numerous points of interest & the convergence of the red cedar & chippewa rivers @ dunville bottoms
What I disliked:
Comments: Fantastic super club, north of menominee
"Jakes Supper Club"
Submitted by: cfm
from: roselle, IL
Date submitted: May 13, 2003

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