The Badger State Trail travels 40 miles between Madison and the Wisconsin-Illinois border while traversing farmlands, woods, rolling hills, scenic meadows, remnant prairies, ravines, glacial topography and several small communities.

Trail map [PDF] Stewart Tunnel closed until further notice: Sections of loose and falling rocks from the ceiling and side walls inside the Stewart Tunnel on the Badger State Trail caused the DNR to close the tunnel in 2019 for safety concerns.

The Badger trail connects with the Sugar River trail just south of the Sugar River trail rest area in Monticello. The rest area, near County Highways C and EE, has parking available. Twinning Park in Monroe is next to the trail and has parking, picnic tables, shelters, ball …

Jun 1, 2024 · The Badger State Trail travels 40 miles between Madison and the Wisconsin-Illinois border while traversing farmlands, woods, rolling hills, scenic meadows, remnant prairies, ravines, glacial topography and several small communities. Highlighting the trail is the 1,200-foot long Stewart Tunnel.

The trail is open to walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, however, the trail is not groomed and users must share the trail with snowmobiles. Skiers do not need a trail pass while using the trail.

Jun 17, 2022 · Badger State Trail Stewart Tunnel Sections of loose and falling rocks from the ceiling and side walls inside the Stewart Tunnel on the Badger State Trail caused the DNR to close the tunnel in 2019 for safety concerns.

Some historical points of interest along the Badger State Trail include the depot in Belleville, built-in 1888, the Woolen Mill in Monticello and the curved tunnel south of Belleville. Stewart Tunnel history. Work started on the tunnel on Dec. 13, 1886, with small construction crews starting at both the north and south ends.

The Sugar River State Trail, from Bump Road (in the village of Albany) to the Badger State Trail, is part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Ice Age Trail winds for more than 1,000 miles through Wisconsin, along the terminal edge of the Wisconsin lobe of …

May 18, 2024 · We will walk around a 1.5-mile round trip to the small remnant of the original native prairie on a flat crushed limestone trail. Bring water to stay hydrated on the walk. Meet just west of Goepfert Road on County Road FF on the Badger State Trail north of Monroe.

Wisconsin has 44 State Trails open to the public. There are 43 land-based trails covering more than 1,700 miles. Thirteen of these trails are managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and 27 are managed by county partners. Two trails are National Scenic Trails.