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BIKE & HIKE

 

Old Abe Bike Trail:
The Old Abe Trail is a paved, 19.4 miles, multi-use trail. It winds through agricultural and forestland while following the Chippewa River. There is an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty. One of the trailheads is located northeast of Chippewa Falls. From Hwy 53 follow Cty Hwy S for about 5.5 miles. At the junction of Hwy S and Hwy O turn left on 97th Ave. State Bike Pass required for 16 and over. Self registration passes available at the trailheads in Cornell at the Millyard Park, and at Lake Wissota on 97th Ave (junction of Hwy S & Hwy 0). In Chippewa Falls passes are available at the Chippewa Falls Visitor Center, 10 S. Bridge St., and at Spring Street Sports, 12 W. Spring Street.

Hickory Ridge:
This trail is 14.2 km in length and winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest. If consists of 3 challenging loops. Located in northern Chippewa County in the County Forest the trail begins at the parking lot off of 225th Ave. (Bob Lake Rd).

Irvine Park:
This is a two-mile gently rolling trail. The trail is located in the city of Chippewa Falls on Hwy 124 North. For more information call the Chippewa Falls Parks & Recreation at (715) 723-0051.

River Road Trail:
There are two separate trails through rolling terrain and along the more-gentle grade of the River Road to the parking area. The River Road is located along the Chippewa River. The Blue trail winds through some of the more challenging terrain with steeper downhill and uphill grades. Travel north on County RD CC from Cornell for about 2.2 miles to 239th Ave. Turn east and travel about 0.4 miles to the trailhead.

Lake Wissota State Park:
Located on Cty Hwy O, the park offers over 11 miles of scenic trails that pass along Lake Wissota’s shoreline. Although the trails are not developed for biking, bikes are permitted on all but three of the trials. A State Park sticker required.

Brunet Island State Park:
Located in Cornell just off of Hwy 64 and 27 the State Park has over 4 miles of ski trails. The Timber Trail is about one mike long, crossing the interior of the island. It travels through a wooded area recovering from a tornado whit his the park in 1977. The Jean Brunet trail is a ¾ self-guides nature trail, which follows some of the channels on the north part of the island. The Nordic Trail winds through wooded terrain for about 4.3 miles. The Pine Trail connects the Timer and Spruce trails to each other. There is a one-mile bike trail that connects to the Old Abe State Trail. A State Park sticker required.

Dear Fly Trail:
Located in the County Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north the trail entrance is located two miles west of junction of County Rd M And E. This area comprises approximately 8,589 acres. Glaciated in the past, this are is a portion of the terminal moraine of the Chippewa Lobe of the Great Wisconsin Glacier.


Maps:
Check out trail maps online at Chippewa County or Contact us for a county map and other area information.


 

 

Chippewa Area Visitors Center - 10 S. Bridge St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 - 888-723-0024
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