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Red Cedar State Trail

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Trails: The Red Cedar State Trail is a 20 km (14 miles) rail trail that is groomed for cross-country skiing. The flat trail winds along the west bank of the Red Cedar River to end at the Chippewa River State Trail (used for snowmobiling).
Trail fees: Trail pass
Tel: Park office 715-232-1242
Snow report: See Current Conditions on the park's website for a trail report.
Nearest town: Menomonie, WI
Web site: Red Cedar State Trail
Trail map: Available at the park and on the DNR website
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities:
Lodging on site:
Lodging nearby: Menomonie has several hotels and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Eau Claire/Chippewa Valley Visitors Bureau | Menomonie Chamber
Weather forecast: Menomonie
Location of trails: The Red Cedar State Trail runs from Menomonie south to the Chippewa River. Parking lots are located in Menomonie (on Highway 29 just west of the river), in Irvington at the intersection of County Highway D and Paradise Valley Road, and in Downsville near the intersection of Highway 25 and County Highway C.
Map of local region: Red Cedar State Trail, Menomonie

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Number of Ratings: 1   Average Rating: 4.0

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Name of XC Area: Red Cedar State Trail
I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2001
Trails that I skied: Entire trail.
My favorite trails: Entire trail
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
Likes and dislikes: Long, beautiful sections adjacent Red Cedar River. Hard wood trees. Blue ice cliffs 1.5 miles from Menomonie trail head. Turkey and Eagle common. Trail is flat, absolutely no hills. Usually well-groomed.
Comments:
Submitted by: Bruce Kuehl
from: Menomonie
Date submitted: Jan 16, 2001

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